HEALTHY GROUP DECISION MAKING

DINNER BY CONSENSUS

WHEN WE STOP THINKING OF OURSELVES AS EQUALS, WE SETTLE FOR LESS THAN EQUAL OUTCOMES.

DINNER BY VOTING

BUILDING BY COMPROMISE

AIM HIGHER – SEEK CONSENSUS

HIGHER QUALITY DECISIONSMore needs are understood.Perception can be more accurate.No authority is lost by experts – only shared.We avoid getting stuck with narrow alternatives.Decisions less sensitive to temporary emotions.

PROCESS BENEFITSHigher responsibility.Shift from external motivation to intrinsic.Builds connection & community.Provides a return to humility.

CONSENSUS QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWEREDCan I live with this decision,

even if it isn’t my first choice?Are the needs of the

community being met?Can I live with this decision,

so long as people know my

position?

PATH TO HEALTHY DECISIONS

1)Frame the question2)Focus on Needs3)Formulate ideas4)Find Objections5)Finalize Decisions

ROLE DECISIONS

ASKING FOR 100%

DOVETAILING INTERESTS

ROLE OF THE MINORITY

Declare reservationStand asideBlockOffer changes or new solutions

THE ALLIGATOR RIVER

SOURCE:FUNCTIONALCONSENSUS.ORG

GO, GET HEALTHY!