[Businessmtg] Show Of Hands

[Darwi Odrade]

Hi,

I find your explanation intriguing. For me, this is a new approach to conducting business meetings. 
Personally, I think it is a neat idea, and I'm looking forward to seeing how it will develop itself. 

Lexa


> On Sep 19, 2016, at 07:21, Laura M <lauram at asp-afg.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Everyone,
> 
> I wanted to give a little background of why this item is on the agenda.
> 
> ASP works by KBDM (Knowledge Based Decision Making). We don't use Roberts
> Rules unless absolutely a last ditch, as ASP wants to bring people to
> consensus before taking a vote on anything.
> 
> In a face to face meeting, the chairperson would be able to gauge where
> people are by looking at nodding heads, as well as listening to the shares.
> 
> The problem at ASP is that the chairperson doesn't have the ability to
> gauge where people are unless they speak up.
> 
> Here is an example:
> An issue comes up in the business meeting and you are thinking that it is
> not a good idea and you share that position. You read all the shares, and
> realize that people have really good points, and change your mind, and wait
> for the vote.
> 
> At this point, the chairperson has no indication that you have switched
> your viewpoint, and would still consider you as a person who is not in
> favor.
> 
> Another example:
> You really don't have an opinion on an issue, and wait to hear the sides.
> You read everything and make up your mind, but don't share it with the
> group.
> 
> At this point the chairperson has no indication of where you stand on the
> issue.
> 
> What this all boils down to is that the chairperson needs a mechanism to
> determine how close the business meeting is to consensus on an issue. Since
> we can't do a physical show of hands, I am suggesting that we require a
> straw poll (or more than one) to determine if consensus has been
> reached *before
> *we entertain any motions that get voted on.
> 
> This will protect the voices of the minority, as well as ensure that
> everyone is heard.
> 
> Thanks for letting me bring this before the business meeting.
> 
> Laura M
> Secretary
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