I’m assuming this is considering a technical problem? We generally prefer consent over consensus meaning a solution is accepted if noone is against it instead of everyone being for it.
The absence of descent does not imply the presence of acceptance.
Sometimes people are busy and don’t have time to think about or discuss doing X thing, but they haven’t bought in on it.
A lead or senior person on the team needs to gather input and get a read from people individually, sometimes.
I also think there’s another good one when things are in a deadlock and nobody wants to force their position: “Disagree and decide.” - having some ruffled feathers and a resolution is way better than the illusion of harmony and no closure.
I’m assuming this is considering a technical problem? We generally prefer consent over consensus meaning a solution is accepted if noone is against it instead of everyone being for it.
The absence of descent does not imply the presence of acceptance.
Sometimes people are busy and don’t have time to think about or discuss doing X thing, but they haven’t bought in on it.
A lead or senior person on the team needs to gather input and get a read from people individually, sometimes.
I also think there’s another good one when things are in a deadlock and nobody wants to force their position: “Disagree and decide.” - having some ruffled feathers and a resolution is way better than the illusion of harmony and no closure.