Current initiation criterion
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Quick SysCon starts with a certain topic and normally with a direct proposal (or a question followed by a proposal). As soon as the proposal is properly identified and recognized as valid for the framework it is immediately checked for resistance "Is there any resistance to this proposal?". This is done by raising one hand.
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Proposed clarification of current initiation criterion
Although other criteria could be used to initiate Quick Syscon (see below) the single hand raise has advantages:
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In this way an idea can be explored and questions asked openly until a person makes a proposal starting with "I propose we...". Understanding this convention will lead to investigative dialogue seeking towards resistance-freedom before a proposal is made - in the case where a resistance-free solution is in the room, it may be quickly found. Individuals will learn that "I propose we..." is the initiation to Quick Syscon and that it helps to clearly state a full proposal if it is to be immediately accepted. Suggesting an idea would be simply regarded as dialogue, however, if an individual has forgotten the "I propose we..." convention but seems to be actually making a proposal, any member can prompt them with the question "Are you making a proposal?". Individuals who feel like investigative dialogue is going nowhere can exit this space by making a proposal.
Case
The /wiki/spaces/YUN/pages/50069579 where Martin and Raphael announced their intention to split off from yunity in Kirchheim 2016-08-07. There was no clear agenda, no clear process, no agreed facilitator, no agreed time-frame and not everyone trained or understanding of (Quick) Syscon Consensus. At some point Lars proposed a break, the formation of an agenda and then returning to the meeting: after 90 minutes into the meeting and there was still no clear line of conversation and a lot of talking in circles. Some people expressed resistance to his proposal and vague proposals were suggested... Joachim suggested to use Quick Syscon to reach a conclusion. This process proposal was met with some resistance but no better suggestions were brought forward. Joachim had to explain how the process worked to some people who didn't know exactly how it worked and some proposals were amended several times: the length of time this took to some discontent in group, but a decision was reached about 15-20 minutes later with leading to a smoother second half.
Retroanalysis
Addressing any of the issues "No clear agenda, no clear process, no agreed facilitator, no agreed time-frame, not everyone trained or understanding (quick) systemic consensus." would have likely averted the length of the process towards to the process conclusion. Solutions could include:
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Alternative initiation criteriaWith largely harmonious proposals, the voicing of a single issue and a quick amendment by the proposer can very quickly lead to a conclusion. As it stands, this scenario is not an option and the voicing of any resistance leads to the initiation to Quick Syscon. Whilst a well-trained and prepared group can use Quick Syscon very quickly, it is this authors opinion and experience (Douglas Webb by the way!) that it still takes a considerable amount of time. Are there better scenarios to lead to someone stepping up to implement a Quick Syscon?
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