Quick Systemic Consensus is a consent-oriented decision making method for finding the most acceptable option for a group by identifying the option with the least resistance. It is designed for lighter matters and meetings where time and attention are precious. This mini-guide provides you with enough understanding to participate in a Quick SysCon.
Voicing a proposal
If during the meeting you have an idea a proposal that you'd like the group to adopt, clearly state it beginning with "I propose we ...". This - this signifies you have a complete idea that you think is a good ideasupport. (If you're just looking for opinions, instead ask something like "What do you think about ...?")
Expressing resistance
If someone has made a proposal as above, you will be asked to express if you have any personal resistance towards it. This is simply done by silently raising one hand - you do not need to have a logical reason or even an alternative proposal in order to express resistance.
No resistance
If no one raises a hand
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, the proposal becomes the group decision.
Resistance → Quick
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SysCon
If
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one or more hands are raised, Quick SysCon begins. The original proposal will first be
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written down, then the topic will
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be
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summarized from that proposal and two control options will be added:
- Passive solution: the decision to keep things as they are. This solution is often "It'
it'- s not clear
'- ".
- Deepen process: the decision will be continued outside the meeting using a deeper process
, online syscon - - Online systemic consensus unless specified otherwise.
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Next you will be asked if you have any
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further proposals to add. If you do, clearly state
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them. At this point, please limit dialogue to amending or removing your proposal(s), asking others to clarify their proposals, responding to requests for clarification on your proposal(s), providing information or stating a personal opinion - in particular, do not discuss proposals.
Once all proposals have been collected you will be
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asked to rate the proposals based on how much you resist
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them. Each proposal will be read out in turn and you will
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be asked to rate after each - this is done silently
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using your hands:
- No resistance (0)
. Keep - - keep both
of your - hands in your lap (I love it, like it or have no problem with it)
- Some resistance (1)
. Raise - - raise one hand clearly
above your head- , keep your other
hand - in your lap.
Lots of - (I have some problem(s) with it)
- High resistance (2)
. Raise - - raise both hands clearly
above your head.- . (I really do not want this option)
The option with least cumulative resistance
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(based on the numerical values) becomes the group decision. If there is a tie, the tied options will be read out and rated again based on enthusiasm (raised hands meaning 'I like it!')
Back to the meeting
After Someone will announce the decision that has been announced, made then the meeting will continue continue where it left off.
Tips
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- Make use of the more informal meeting dialogue to get the information you need to create a good proposal before you voice it: Once voiced, the formal process will begin and continue until completion.
- The clear expression of a proposal is as important as the proposal content - if people don't understand, they will be resistant.
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