Consensus Through Conversation: How to Achieve High-Commitment Decisions

by Larry Dressler

Consensus is fast becoming one of business' most popular-but most widely mis-understood decision-making models. By involving people in the decisions that impact their work, companies develop a passionate team of workers, one that is committed to a future they've helped shape. This useful guide leads managers, consultants, and facilitators through the consensus-building process. It shows how to avoid common pitfalls like false agreement and the " illusion of inclusion." For anyone charged with getting groups to fruitful resolution on important issues, "Consensus Through Conversation" offers an invaluable reference.

Genres: Business

89 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Marilyn]

Easy read, good pointers on facilitating closure.

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good Read

[Susanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good book that gives a hands on guideline about how to facilitate the process of consensus decision making for groups.

[Joel Meador · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think a re-organization into lists (even if that is cargo culting) might have helped this, but overall fast read and lots of useful things to think about.