Assent in online meetings refers to the expression of agreement, approval, or consent by participants in response to proposals, decisions, or resolutions presented during the meeting. Key considerations regarding assent include:
Assent is a way for participants to indicate their support or alignment with a specific course of action or resolution.
It can be expressed verbally, through chat messages, or by using interactive features like a virtual “thumbs up” or “approve” button.
In some cases, formal assent may be required for decisions to move forward, especially in organizational or regulatory contexts.
Assent contributes to the consensus-building process, ensuring that meeting outcomes have the support and buy-in of participants.
Tracking and documenting assent is important for transparency and record-keeping in online meetings.
