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from Guidestar
The decision-making model you’re using is called consensus, and it works something like this:
- Someone presents an idea. It could be a formal proposal, but most of the time it’s just an idea, not yet fully formed.
- The idea is passed around and the pros and cons are discussed.
- As a result of the discussion—the more input, the better—the idea is often modified.
- If a general agreement seems to be emerging (this is where good listening and facilitation skills are helpful), you can test for consensus by restating the latest version of the idea or proposal to see if everybody agrees.
- If anyone dissents, you return to the discussion to see if you can modify the idea further to make it acceptable to everyone.
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