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Quick systemic consensus is a decision making technique that quickly Systemic Consensus is a  consent-oriented decision making method for finding the most acceptable option for the a group by identifying the option with the least resistance. It is designed for lighter matters and meetings , where peoples time and attention is are precious. This mini-guide aims to provide provides you with enough understanding to participate in a meeting where quick syscon is in useQuick SysCon.

Voicing a proposal

If during a meeting you have a proposal that you'd like the group to adopt, clearly state it beginning with "I propose ...". This - this signifies you have a complete idea that you support. (If you're just looking for opinions, instead ask something like "What do you think about ...?")

Expressing resistance

If someone has made a proposal, you will be asked to express any personal resistance towards it. This is simply done by silently raising one hand - you do not need to have a logical reason or an alternative proposal in order to express resistance.

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If no one raises a hand, the proposal becomes the group decision.

Resistance → Quick

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SysCon

If one or more hands are raised, Quick Systemic consensus begins. Someone will start forming the ballot - a list of options to decide from Quick SysCon begins. The original proposal will first be recordedwritten down, then the topic will be summarized from that proposal and two control options will be added:

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Next you will be asked if you have any further proposals to add. If you do, clearly state them. Please At this point, please limit dialogue here to amending or removing your proposal(s), asking others to clarify their proposals if unclear, responding to requests for clarification on your proposal(s), providing concise information or stating a short, personal opinion - in particular, do not discuss proposals.

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