<aside> 💡 This is the official version of ACT and is meant to be used with Whole systems. This would require a team of minimally 3, and the process will work better with a larger system. For smaller teams consider using the v.1

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A.C.T. - Agent Coherence Template

Introduction

Decisions are catalysts that affect the velocity and momentum of collectives. Decisions (and our commitments to them) enable us to move forward in the direction we want to go. The ETHOS focuses on moving in a direction that maximizes thriving for all involved, individually and collectively.

There are many decision-making processes along with variations of those processes. Here we will outline the ACT Process — which stands for Agent Coherence Template. The Act Process is a proposal-based decision-making process, as well as a Solutionary decision-making process.

For those unfamiliar with making decisions through proposal-based processes, consider this your first opportunity to experience and learn this style of governance!

Outline of ACT Process

1. Prepare / Assess / Write proposal
2. Others on the team review the proposal and offer commentary/advice/concerns/feedback (aka advice process).
3. Submit the modified proposal.
4. Once all edits are integrated, all involved in the decision (the domain) register their response to the proposal.
5. If all affirm the proposal, then a collective decision has been made. Yay!
6. If there are some who have alternative solutions to the proposal, then there is a resolution process, which will be described in more detail below. (*note - If it is a modification to an existing agreement, then that existing agreement is the competing proposal)

ACT

Prepare / Assess / Write proposal