Consensus Building Method: From Individual Creativity to Collective Behavior

Author: Brian Stanfield
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: The Consensus Building Method is a treasure trove of profound thoughts and experience. Every part of this method, the entire process, and the knowledge and understanding of human tendencies on which it is based, allow people to use it at different depths and levels of complexity. As a manual, this book provides clear, practical, and detailed procedures for the proper use of the method. It also serves as a guide, showing people how to apply the method to large or small groups, guiding them to find "quick and effective" solutions or to facilitate serious and in-depth dialogue to reach consensus. If repetition is necessary, this book also offers alternative approaches for adaptation. This book is not intended as a reference for designing or solving problems, nor is it a ready source of "best practices." It can enrich training experiences and clarify confusing concepts. Practical focus issues, completed consensus-building results, and integrated processes provide facilitators with templates for understanding and designing successful consensus-building sessions.