The top six types of agreement reflect consensus. Solutions that result in types of agreement closer to the top are preferred.
| Endorsement:
"I like it." |
| Endorsement with
a Minor Point of Clarification:
"Basically I like it." |
| Agreement with Reservations:
"I can live with it." |
| Abstain:
"I have not opinion that prevents this from going forward." |
| Stand Aside:
"I really don't like this, but don't want to prevent the group from agreeing." |
| Formal Disagreement,
but Willing to Go with Majority:
"I want my disagreement noted in writing but I'll support the decision." |
These two types of responses by one or more interest groups indicate a lack of consensus.
| Formal Disagreement, with Request to Be Absolved of Responsibility for Implementation: "I don't want to stop anyone else, but I don't want to be involved in implementing it." |
| Block:
"I don't support this proposal and will work to see that it won't be implemented." |
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