A Consensus Handbook
Co-operative decision making for activists, co-ops and communities
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Practical Politics, Business & Finance, Human Resources & Personnel Management, Training, Management & Leadership, Decision Making & Problem Solving
| Author: | Seeds for Change Lancaster Co-operative ltd, Max Hertzberg, Rebecca Smith, Rhiannon Westphal | ISBN: | 9780957587113 |
| Publisher: | Seeds for Change | Publication: | May 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Seeds for Change Lancaster Co-operative ltd, Max Hertzberg, Rebecca Smith, Rhiannon Westphal |
| ISBN: | 9780957587113 |
| Publisher: | Seeds for Change |
| Publication: | May 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
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 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 book 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 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 book is for you!
