Seeds for Change. Настольная книга по консенсусу. Как построить эффективную работу в группе, учитывая мнение каждого участника

Consensus decision making is a creative and dynamic way of reaching agreement between all members of a group. Instead of simply voting for an item and having the majority of the group getting their way, a group using consensus is committed to finding solutions that everyone actively supports, or at least can live with. A Consensus Handbook explains the spirit and philosophy of co-operative decision making as well as providing practical guidance on how to facilitate a consensus process. This comprehensive guide looks at common situations and explain the skills and tools your group can use to ease the path to a decision. This book covers techniques for decision-making in small and large groups as well as virtual meetings. We've also included material on some of the pitfalls and problems you and your group may face - and have provided some suggestions of how to deal with them! Whether you're new to consensus or are experienced; whether you think it's the best way to make decisions or are struggling to make it work: this handbook for consensus decision making is for you. A comprehensive guide explaining the spirit and philosophy of co-operative decision making "Excellent - clear guidance and thoughtful reflection on power and conflict" - THE GUARDIAN Practical guidance on how to facilitate the consensus decision making process, looking at common situations and explaining the skills and tools your group can use to ease the path to a decision. The book covers techniques for decision-making in small and large groups as well as virtual meetings. We've also included material on some of the pitfalls and problems you and your group may face - and have provided some suggestions of how to deal with them! Spirit and philosophy of consensus decision making Skills and facilitation tools Small or large groups, face to face or virtual meetings Troubleshoot your consensus process Whether youre new to consensus or are experienced; whether you think its the best way to make decisions or are struggling to make it work: this book is for you! Making decisions by consensus -- Facilitating consensus -- Facilitating consensus in large groups -- Facilitating consensus in virtual meetings -- Quick consensus decision making -- Facilitation techniques and activities -- Troubleshooting in your meetings -- Bridging the gap between theory and practice -- Consensus in wider society -- Afterword -- Appendix: Short guide to facilitating workshops -- Glossary