How is this different from the "Commitment" pattern itself, in this case??
Setting an explicit group intention to assume good faith on each other's part creates a climate of trust and makes it more possible to check in with people if, in a particular difficult instance, they are assuming the good faith of another. (See Commitment) -- Tom
When the time is right, get the group's agreement that NOW is when they are going to find the right Alignment to accomplish their purpose. -- Tom
Have the group set its intention to pursue the inquiry and purpose they came together around. -- Tom
Help the group consciously Set their Intention to focus on what's needed to achieve their purpose. -- Tom .................... Inititally, the priority setting is part of the process of setting intention and purpose. - Wiki
Setting Intention is an act of orienting a person or group to the Purpose or something that serves the Purpose. -- Tom .............. Purpose, along with Setting Intention, are the initial, primary and over-arching patterns of group process. Intention is the high-level strategy, the "how", the way the group will "stretch towards" achievement of Purpose. - Wiki
A group can Set an Intention to not blame and scapegoat each other. This can really help them to behave well together. -- Tom. Setting an intention is part of taking responsibility. --Tree
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