A question for all.
Can you really live decisions that are made by 60% of those who vote? What if you have a paramount and reasonable objection to the decision but your concerns are not included?
Operating using the principle of "Consent" to govern decision making would make sure that all perspectives are included in policy matters or proposals don't go forward.
A subtle sounding difference from consensus that completly changes the dynamics in any organization. It means no blocking of proposals unless you have a really good argument against it. It also means there is no need to seek "agreement" in order to be able to move forward. In Sociocracy all decisions have an end term and can be re-examined anytime circumstances or information changes so folks are more willing to live with or try things out.
Food for thought?
Maggie Dutton,
www.sociocracyinaction.ca
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H.O.M.E.S. Housing Ourselves Made Easy Society,