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In their post Creepy Crawly Consensus, the authors of WorkLifeBridge direct their readers to some good consensus building resources. See below for their recommendations and click here for the full post.
Here are some resources and ideas to help you get the most out of your consensus decision-making process:
- Here are some step-by-step instructions for achieving consensus
- For a more detailed treatment, here is a handbook on consensus processes
- For an even more elaborate discussion, here are notes on consensus
- Finally, here is a Cornell University study on when managers should and shouldn’t use consensus
Ah ha! Now I see that the prolific negotiation-guru, ADR queen, and mediation czar Diane Levin is a part of this dynamic group. Diane — one of the few people who make me feel as if I’m sitting around watching soap operas and eating bon bons all day. Do you NEVER sleep my friend?
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