1. Situation (Problem)
2. Proposal (Solution)
3. Impact (Cost/Benefit)
4. Execution (Who/When)
2. Proposal (Solution)
3. Impact (Cost/Benefit)
4. Execution (Who/When)
A vague proposal invites blockage. To reach consensus quickly, your proposal should answer the core questions upfront.
The S.P.I.N. Framework
- Situation: What is the current problem? (e.g., "The tractor keeps breaking down.")
- Proposal: What exactly are we doing? (e.g., "Buy a new Kubota L2501.")
- Impact: What is the cost (money/time) and the benefit? (e.g., "$15k cost, but saves 10 hours of repair/week.")
- Next Steps: Who does what if this passes? (e.g., "Dave will go to the dealer on Tuesday.")
The "Safe to Try" Standard
Remind voters that consent doesn't mean "I love this idea." It means "This is safe to try." Encouraging this mindset prevents perfectionism from stalling progress.