diff --git a/en/src/guides/consensus_process/index.md b/en/src/guides/consensus_process/index.md index 519eb9ef..5d4c0194 100644 --- a/en/src/guides/consensus_process/index.md +++ b/en/src/guides/consensus_process/index.md @@ -42,9 +42,9 @@ Build consensus for a decision you need to make together, to reach an agreement |---|---| | You notice a problem or opportunity and take the initiative. | | | **State the issue to be decided**

Provide background information and open a broad ranging discussion to build shared understanding. Look for emerging proposals. | Start a Loomio thread

Name the topic of discussion in the thread title, and what you hope to achieve.

Attach or link to background information. Invite people to ask questions, contribute information and write comments. | -| **Present a proposal**

Test for consensus. | Run a **Sense check proposal**.

*In the title:* Name the proposal.

*In the proposal details:* Clearly frame the proposal and say why it is important. Include any background information necessary and a link to the proposal.

Invite everyone to respond, and to do so before the proposal closes. | +| **Present a proposal**

Test for consensus. | Run a [Sense check proposal](https://help.loomio.com/en/user_manual/polls/proposals/index.html#sense-check).

*In the title:* Name the proposal.

*In the proposal details:* Clearly frame the proposal and say why it is important. Include any background information necessary and a link to the proposal.

Invite everyone to respond, and to do so before the proposal closes. | | **Amendment**

Discuss, clarify and amend the proposal.

Seek to understand and resolve any objections.

Invite people objecting to to propose a constructive and practical modification to the proposed decision or course of action. | Facilitate discussion in the thread to address concerns and modify the proposal. | -| **Agreement**

Do you have an agreement? Check for:

Agreement: I support the proposal.

Abstain: This decision does not affect me and I am happy with whatever the group decides.

Disagreement: Something in the proposal needs to be changed before I can support it.

Block: I have a fundamental disagreement with the proposal that cannot be resolved. | Run a **Consensus proposal** with the current proposal version.

*In the title:* Name the decision to be made.

*In the proposal details:* Present the proposal and invite people to vote.

Include a clear statement of what agreement means, say 'for this proposal to pass, we need everyone to vote agree' or 'for this proposal to pass, we need 75% of members to agree'.

Ask participants to leave a vote 'Reason' - and if they do not agree to say why, and what needs to change for them to agree.

Some organizations also use the Block (or veto) voting option.

As voting progresses, respond to comments, post updates, close early, or let the proposal run to conclusion.

Participants can *“change vote”* up to proposal close time, say in response to new information that arrives during voting. | +| **Agreement**

Do you have an agreement? Check for:

Agreement: I support the proposal.

Abstain: This decision does not affect me and I am happy with whatever the group decides.

Disagreement: Something in the proposal needs to be changed before I can support it.

Block: I have a fundamental disagreement with the proposal that cannot be resolved. | Run a [Consensus proposal](https://help.loomio.com/en/user_manual/polls/proposals/index.html#consensus-proposal) with the current proposal version.

*In the title:* Name the decision to be made.

*In the proposal details:* Present the proposal and invite people to vote.

Include a clear statement of what agreement means, say 'for this proposal to pass, we need everyone to vote agree' or 'for this proposal to pass, we need 75% of members to agree'.

Ask participants to leave a vote 'Reason' - and if they do not agree to say why, and what needs to change for them to agree.

Some organizations also use the Block (or veto) voting option.

As voting progresses, respond to comments, post updates, close early, or let the proposal run to conclusion.

Participants can *“change vote”* up to proposal close time, say in response to new information that arrives during voting. | | **Outcome**

State if agreement was reached and the decision that has been made.

Implement the decision and plan actions to be taken. | Consider voting results and state the decision made.

Summarize results of the process and say what will happen next.

If results are inconclusive, you may choose to re-open the discussion and run a new proposal.

The outcome statement is an important record of the decision for future reference. | ## Example of a Consensus process on Loomio