Consensus Building at Summer Camp

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!