Introduction This document provides guidance on the consensus decision-making process. It has been written for individuals participating in The Open Group Forums 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 and Work Group operations are guided by the Guiding Principles for Forums and Work Groups. Acknowledgements Guidance