Group Conscience Builder
A group conscience works best when the question is clear, the information is available, and everyone has room to be heard.
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Group conscience is not a shortcut around information.
A vote can count preferences. An informed group conscience asks whether members had enough information and room to hear differing experience before deciding.
Where AA talks about this
- What does "informed group conscience" in A.A. mean? (Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.)
The tool does not decide.
There is no score, recommended motion, ‘most AA’ answer, or pre-filled conclusion. The group owns both the question and the decision.
Local facts matter.
A Tradition may be relevant without supplying a mechanical answer. Venue rules, finances, safety, accessibility, and local service structure may also matter.
Where AA talks about this
- The Twelve Traditions (Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.)
1. What are we actually deciding?
Write the question in one sentence. If the sentence contains several decisions, consider separating them.
2. Is this ready for a decision?
3. Who is affected?
4. What principles or practical facts may matter?
5. What information is still missing?
List facts the group needs before members can make an informed decision.
6. Who has not been heard yet?
Consider newer members, the person doing the work, people directly affected, and members who disagree with the apparent majority.
7. Has the minority opinion been invited and understood?
8. If the group decides to act, what will implementation require?
Money, people, dates, communication, permissions, follow-up, or changes to existing service responsibilities.
What we decided
Who is responsible
Target date
When we revisit this
This worksheet has no score and makes no recommendation. The group owns both the question and the decision.
Where AA talks about this
- What does "informed group conscience" in A.A. mean? (Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.)
- The Twelve Traditions (Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.)
- The A.A. Service Manual combined with Twelve Concepts for World Service, 2024-2026 (Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.)
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