Consent is only consent if one can object! Mastering consent therefore means mastering the integration of objections!
| Skill description |
ability to integrate objections gracefully, effectively and holding everyone’s needs with care |
| How to acquire skill |
self-study; workshop; practice in real life; MVOS chapter 3.5 |
| Show skill |
facilitating 2 consent processes with an objection. |
| Measurement |
Peer group (ALC) assesses based on checklist below.
- Meetings held within Peer group (ALC): evaluate in circle (meeting evaluation).
- Meetings held outside of Peer group (ALC): ask for written feedback based on checklist from two people in that circle and present to Peer group (ALC).
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| Checklist |
- Was consent reached?
- What was the original proposal? What was the objection? What was the final proposal reaching consent?
- Did the facilitator ensure that the objection was well understood?
- Did the facilitator effectively guide the circle in resolving the objection?
- Did the facilitator treat the objection with curiosity and respect?
- Did the facilitator make sure other people’s input/reactions could be heard?
- Was there a clear distinction between preference and range of tolerance?
- Did the facilitator have clarity in (helping) revising the proposal?
- Which strategies were used?
- Modify proposal
- Shorten term
- Measure the concern
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