Consensus decision-making
Consensus Decision-Making
Consensus decision-making (pronunciation: /kənˈsɛnsəs dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/) is a group decision-making process that seeks the consent, not necessarily the agreement, of participants and the resolution of objections.
Etymology
The term "consensus" comes from Latin consensus (agreement), from consentio (feel together). It's combined with "decision-making", which is derived from the verb "decide", which in turn comes from Latin decidere (to decide).
Process
Consensus decision-making involves several stages:
- Problem identification: The group defines the problem or decision to be made.
- Discussion: Group members discuss their views on the problem.
- Solution proposal: Possible solutions to the problem are proposed.
- Deliberation: The group discusses each proposed solution, considering its pros and cons.
- Decision: The group chooses a solution through consensus.
Related Terms
- Group decision-making: A situation faced when individuals collectively make a choice from the alternatives before them.
- Delphi method: A structured communication technique or method, originally developed as a systematic, interactive forecasting method which relies on a panel of experts.
- Nominal group technique: A group process involving problem identification, solution generation, and decision making.
- Voting: A method for a group, such as a meeting or an electorate, in order to make a collective decision or express an opinion usually following discussions, debates or election campaigns.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Consensus decision-making
- Wikipedia's article - Consensus decision-making
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