Most newly organizing teams find it effective to start out with an initial set of norms with the understanding that these will need to be reviewed and modified frequently. Some teams decide to review norms at the beginning or end of each meeting. A designated scribe will take minutes and publish them for all. An agenda is published in advance and an initial step in team meetings is to agree on the amount of time allowed for discussion of each topic. Decision making is by consensus.
Consensus hopes for unanimous support.
Individual team members may not fully agree with a team decision, but will fully support it. Silence means consent. Since all team members are expected to contribute their views on issues and concerns, when the team achieves consensus, those remaining silent are understood to be supporters of the decision. Absence may also mean consent when the team agrees that absent members will be given notice of team decisions and the opportunity to express concerns prior to the decision becoming final. Team members agree to hold themselves and each other accountable for commitments made to one another.