Introduction

The work of The Open Group relies on cooperation among a broad cultural diversity of organizations, peoples, ideas, and communication styles.

This document provides guidance on the consensus decision-making process. The intended audience is individuals participating in The Open Group Forums, Consortia, and Work Groups as we work together to develop multiple, interoperable technologies for Boundaryless Information Flow™.

This document supplements and defers to The Open Group standard governance procedures contained in The Open Group Standards Process. Information on The Open Group Standards Process is available at: www.opengroup.org/standardsprocess .

The Open Group Forum, Consortium, and Work Group operations are guided by the Guiding Principles for Forums, Consortia, and Work Groups.