[Businessmtg] Discussion vs. Thinking

[Steve Rankin]

Hi folks,

 

Please note that while the KBDM process can be glacial, it still has a flow
to it. And that flow is dependent on the discussion in the meeting. 

 

Here are parts B.6. and B.7. of our KBDM process . . .

 

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B. 6. If there is further discussion, it is assumed that agreement on the
entire issue has not been reached.

 

B. 6. a. If there is strong opposition to a point (more than a few), then
the discussion continues.

 

B. 6. b. If there is a small, but vocal, minority, the Chair may ask the
dissenters, what would have to change for them to be able to accept the
idea.  If the answer is nothing constructive or informational, but instead
continued opposition, then it's time to move on.

 

B. 7. If there is no further discussion, then the most recent posting of the
points and agreements made represents the consensus of the KBDM phase of the
group conscience process. 

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Naturally, discussion also includes questions and answers, not just
opposition or supporting dialogue. Members that continue to have questions
about the issue have a responsibility to ask those questions during the
discussion period. Likewise, trusted servants have a similar responsibility
to answer questions asked of them. 

 

Since there has been no "discussion" for about a week our KBDM process
suggests that it is time to move on. 

 

For those that find themselves still thinking, that's OK. You will have
another 7 days to think about how you wish to vote on the motion. 

 

Hugs,

Steve