For any group or organization to function effectively, it must be able to make decisions well. Consensus-Oriented Decision-Making is the first book to offer groups (and group facilitators) a clear and efficient path togenerating widespread agreement while fostering full participation and true collaboration.
Poised to become the new standard for group facilitation, Consensus-Oriented Decision-Making combines:
- Deep insight into complex group dynamics
- Effective conflict resolution techniques
- Powerful communication skills.
Groups using this simple, step-by step approach experience increased cohesion and commitment and stronger relationships as a result of their successful cooperation.
Incorporating the principles of collaboration, inclusion, empathy, and open-mindedness, the CODM process encourages shared ownership of group decisions. The method can be used in any group situation, regardless of whether the final decision-making power rests with a single person or team, a vote of members, or unanimity.
Business, government, non-profit, social and community organizations can all benefit from Consensus-Oriented Decision-Making. Whether you are a designated facilitator or an active participant, understanding this powerfulframework will help you contribute to the success of your group through achieving maximum participation and efficiency, a clearer decision-making process, better decisions, and improved group dynamics.
Authors
- Bibliography, etc. Note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Control Number Identifier
- CaOOCEL
- Dewey Decimal Classification Number
- 658.4/036
- Dewey Decimal Edition Number
- 22
- General Note
- Issued as part of the desLibris books collection
- ISBN
- 9780865716896 9781550924817
- LCCN
- HM746
- LCCN Item number
- H37 2011eb
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- CaBNVSL
- Original cataloging agency
- CaOONL
- Physical Description | Extent
- 1 electronic text (xxii, 169 p.)
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- CaOOCEL
- Rights
- Access restricted to authorized users and institutions
- System Control Number
- (CaBNVSL)slc00226747 (OCoLC)712016123 (CaOOCEL)436523
- System Details Note
- Mode of access: World Wide Web
- Transcribing agency
- CaOONL
Table of Contents
- Front Cover 1
- Advance Praise 2
- Title Page 10
- Rights Page 11
- Dedication 12
- Contents 14
- Acknowledgments 18
- Introduction 20
- Chapter 1: The Principles of Consensus-Oriented Decision-Making(CODM) 24
- Chapter 2: The CODM Facilitator Role 34
- Chapter 3: Final Decision Rules —What’s Right for Your Group? 46
- Chapter 4: CODM Process Overview —The Seven Steps 60
- Chapter 5: Step 1 - Framing the Issue 76
- Chapter 6: Step 2 - Facilitating Open Discussion 88
- Chapter 7: Step 3 - Identifying Underlying Concerns 108
- Chapter 8: Step 4 - Collaborative Proposal Development 120
- Chapter 9: Step 5 - Choosing a Direction 130
- Chapter 10: Step 6 - Synthesizing a Final Proposal 144
- Chapter 11: Step 7 - Closure 152
- Chapter 12: Going For Full Agreement (Unanimity) 162
- Resources for Facilitators 180
- Appendix: CODM Crib Sheet 182
- Notes 184
- Index 186
- About the Author 192
