[Businessmtg] KBDM process

[James]

Hi Melanie and business meeting members,

KBDM-- Knowledge Based Decision Making--in its pure form does not allow for voting, everything is toward having a consensus. It is my understanding that Alanon KBDM process allows for motions and voting to be done, if the chair deems it opportuned, or to see if the group is near consensus. Of course, the chair can always extend the discussion. But oftentimes a break will do wonders in coming to consensus. Or the status quo is also good--we continue to talk to each other and reason things out. 

James. 

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On Feb 25, 2013, at 5:55 PM, Melanie <melaniemalias-melanie at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Dear Business Meeting folks,
> 
> I am learning more about the KBDM process, and I offer these quotes:
> 
> "It is important to note is that 'the KBDM process is very time consuming'.  It 
> is not unusual for an issue to remain unresolved after one session of the 
> Business Meeting.  It is possible that many sessions may be required to develop 
> a true consensus and agree to the various points that are key to the consensus."
> 
> In the KBDM process, we don't have motions.  We wait for a consensus.  Although 
> we have heard quite a lot from some people, others haven't shared, but plan to 
> respond to many of the different comments.  
> 
> The meeting will close at the end of February, however much we regret not 
> reaching a consensus.
> 
> Hugs and Serenity,
> Melanie
> ASP Secretary
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