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Consensus Decision-Making
Definition
Consensus decision making is a group decision making process that works to creatively include all people in making final decisions. When working to come to a common decision, you have to give and take. Contributions of all group members are collaborated and synthesized to come to a solution that everyone can agree on. It is important to remember that this is not a voting process it is a decision making technique to help to come to an agreement on the topic at hand that everyone agrees on. Not everyone will be happy with the result, but everyone will be able to live with the outcome.
History
Application
Procedure
Strengths
Limitations/ Barriers
Tips for Successful Implementation
For successful implementation of a consensus and decision making technique it is key to ensure that all members of the group are contributing ideas and having the chance to be heard, and have their ideas equally considered amongst others contributions. It is also key to make sure that the idea and discussion being had is clear, and people understand exactly what they are discussing, and what the impacts of the decision will be and who they impact, because this may alter or influence the participants ideas and general feelings about a decision.It is essential to have the situation being discussed in writing, so it is visual for everyone to see as the conversation proceeds and its also key to implement techniques that control the conversation to avoid over powering personalities, even though its natural for some member to have a stronger opinion. Avoiding over powering personalities from deterring others from being heard, or becoming intimidating to the rest of the group, as this will minimize participation and may create limitations.
Providing visual aids, that show the groups progress, such as the use of a chart, where everyone has a space to contribute and then putting common ideas in the middle allows for people to our ideas down, without being verbal, insuring even those who are quitter are contributing and gathering common ideas shows popular and strong ideas to start with and build off of.
Another thing to keep in mind when coming to a decision or concenus is "A friendly amendment" this is a suggestion that adds to another persons idea, instead of being opposed or "blocking" a proposal. It's not a new idea, but a way of making an existing option more effective, and to adapt and consider more peoples ideas.
References
http://www.markshep.com/peace/Consensus.html accessed November 23/11
External Links
Glossary of Terms [1]
Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making [2]
Process Chart [3]
Authors
Travis Clements, Michelle Pett, Mackenzie Gibson, Ryan Kasperowitsch, Erin Burford, Emily Bandeen.
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