2. React to the proposition.
Members of the circle react to the proposition without discussion
The chair controls the amount of time allowed for these comments and ensures that all who want to speak have the opportunity (possible go-round)
3. Amend and reformulate the proposition.
The proposer amends or reformulates the proposed decision
4. Formulate objections
Do a round without discussion asking for any objections and the associated arguments
5. Use any objections to improve the proposition.
Discuss how to improve, eliminate parts of, or include precautions in the proposed decision.
6. Verify that there are no more objections.
Do a final round asking if there are any objections.
As needed, discuss action items flowing from the decision
The recorder notes the decision and any action items.
The hard
part is number five. Much of the time it's actually pretty simple. Someone says
what their concerns and limits are and the can be incorporated into the amended
proposal.
The problem is when someone's objections can't be easily incorporated into the proposal, or the proposal is pretty big and complicated. This is where Gerard maintains that the facilitator needs to expecially maintain equivelence, which he claims creates chaos and that promotes self-organization. It's the exciting part of the meeting where the solutions do not seem to be in sight until someone says one things which makes someone else say, "Aha! That's it!"
It's best for as much work as possible to be done on the proposal before the meeting.
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