- Consensus: requires the majority approve, and the minority agree
to go along.
- Consensus decision does not fit well with modern business as you often need active assent. Soliciting active assent is not a common pattern in meetings, and is often assumed through tacit silence1.
- Advice: Any person in the organization can make any decision, but the person must seek advice of all stakeholders and people with experience in the matter.
- Benevolent Dictatorship: One individual makes all the decisions
- Random: Leaves the choice to random chance
- Unanimity: The group discusses the issue until it reaches an agreement by all those that are part of the situation.
- Consent: âno objectionsâ. Consent does not mean you fully agree, but you can âlive with itâ. It is not unanimity or full agreement.
- Solidarity: unwavering commitment to the group, individual will supressed.2
1. Dagdeviren, C. Donât Assume Consensus In The Absence of Objection. (2021).
2. Cleff, A. Decision Making Patterns for Teams. (2021).