A keyword used by practitioners of the "Delphi Method" of "building consensus" (another keyword).
An indidious method of presenting preconceived notions to a "diverse" group of people, who then "buy into" the concept and saddle the rest of us with something we don't want or need.
I know it's boring, but......
>>>The Delphi Method makes use of a panel of experts, selected based on the areas of expertise required. The notion is that well-informed individuals, calling on their insights and experience, are better equipped to predict the future than theoretical approaches or extrapolation of trends. Their responses to a series of questionnaires are anonymous, and they are provided with a summary of opinions before answering the next questionnaire. It is believed that the group will converge toward the "best" response through this consensus process.
This is correct. They just implemented the panel of experts:
"A private group has been formed to oversee the National Animal Identification System. The United States Animal Identification Organization (USAIO) held their first meeting via teleconference this week, where the board's first three members were elected. "
I know they are selling a concept. But I am fishing for something else. And the NAIS is the one I have the most information on, so I keep referencing it.
Who now owns the livestock?