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Consent Decision Making

A practical explanation of consent decision-making, including the difference between preference, tolerance, and objection.

Source: Sociocracy For AllAdded June 12, 2026Published 2022
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Why it matters

Consent is one of the core practices that lets democratic organizations move decisions forward without requiring everyone to personally prefer the same option.

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Groups that get stuck between majority vote, full consensus, and informal decision-making.

This resource is especially useful for teams that confuse consent with consensus. It helps members understand that an objection is not a veto or preference, but information about whether a proposal may harm the group’s aim.

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