Quaker-based decision-making

The principle of consent in sociocracy is derived from Quaker practices. The Quaker-based decision-making has a simple structure which allows for individual voices to be heard while moving the group towards unity (not unanimity). Key components are:

• The belief in a common humanity and the ability to decide together.
• Ensuring group members speak only once until others are heard.
• Dissenters’ perspectives are welcomed.
• The facilitator serves the group rather than acting as person-in-charge.
• The facilitator articulates the sense of the discussion.
• The facilitator discerns who is acting in selfish interest without concern for the group.
• Ideas and solutions belong to the group.
• Decisions belong to the group.

Reference: Wikipedia