November 12, 2021 – November 25, 2021 Project Update

November 26, 2021

Dear Kundalini Yoga and Sikh Dharma Communities,

We are happy to provide this biweekly update on the Compassionate Reconciliation Project.

Compassionate Reconciliation Commission (CRC) Update

Some of you might be aware that the CRC is developing its decision-making structure based on a consensus model, which some have called “a journey and a destination” (Arietta and Wallace, 2000). As a process, consensus is a means by which groups can productively resolve issues, make choices or develop strategies. As an outcome, consensus represents a resolution—a decision that satisfies all participants.  Consensus is not about getting everyone to think the same way, rather, it provides an opportunity to hear many voices and collectively learn what is a good way forward for the whole.  As the work of the CRC gets underway, we are already seeing many indications of how well suited the CRC is toward this kind of deliberation and thoughtful decision-making, based on the spirit of curiosity and creativity demonstrated by its members.
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Below are some resources shared with the CRC on the topic of Consensus-based decision making, listed here for your reference as well.

Books, Guides, Websites:

  • “A Practical Guide to Consensus-Based Decision Making” by James Madden- Available here.
  • “Facilitator’s Guide to Participatory Decision Making” by Sam Kaner
  • “Facilitating With Ease: Core Skills for Facilitators, Team Leaders and Members, Managers, Consultants, and Trainers” by Ingrid Bens
  • “The Deep Democracy of Open Forums: Practical Steps to Conflict Prevention and Resolution for the Family, Workplace, and World” by Arnold Mindell.
  • “Consensus through Conversation: How to Achieve High-Commitment Decisions” by Larry Dressler
  • “Consensus Decision Making” https://www.seedsforchange.org.uk/consensus
  • “Benefits to Consensus-Making Decision Making” https://extension.umn.edu/leadership-development/benefits-consensus-decision-making

Youtube:

“Brave New Work: Participatory Governance”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTKiQJhswxk
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How Consensus Decision Making factored into the recent Climate Change summit (COP-26) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSsa4mhrCd8
 
Example:
Japanese Corporations Use of Consensus:

Upcoming Events Open to all Community Members

Circle Facilitation, 14 hour Training — We are limiting this training to 24 participants with a waitlist. While we are now already at capacity, we anticipate that we will receive cancellations and therefore invite you to utilize the waitlist.  Please do sign up for the waitlist if you’re interested!
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  • Monday-Tuesday, December 6-7 & 13-14, 2021, 7:00 a.m. PT – 10:30 a.m. PT/15:00 GMT – 18:30 GMT. Click here to register

Next Q&A Session:

  • Wednesday, December 15, 2021, 9:00 AM PT/17:00 GMT. Click here to register.

Yours in kindness, compassion, and gratitude,
Catherine Bargen, Matthew Hartman, Cara Walsh, Aaron Lyons, and our extended Just Outcomes Team

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