Going Horizontal: Creating a Non-Hierarchical Organization, One Practice at a Time

Each such governance item is discussed in turn and brought to resolution with the following process: Present proposal: The proposer states his proposal and the issue this proposal is attempting to resolve. Clarifying questions: Anybody can ask clarifying questions to seek information or understanding. This point is not yet the moment for reactions,

On important decisions that require widespread commitment for successful implementation, make the decision as a group, either participative or consensus. Enter the process with your own points of view, but be open to having your ideas influenced by others. Be clear whether the final decision is to be made by consensus or by you.