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Consensus Through Conversation: How to Achieve High–Commitment Decisions

Larry Dressler

Berrett–Koehler Publishers

November 2006

Paperback, 89 pages

ISBN: 1576754197

Consensus is fast becoming one of business‘ most popular–but most widely mis–understood decision–making models. By involving people in the decisions that impact their work, companies develop a passionate team of workers, one that is committed to a future they‘ve helped shape. This useful guide leads managers, consultants, and facilitators through the consensus–building process. It shows how to avoid common pitfalls like false agreement and the " illusion of inclusion." For anyone charged with getting groups to fruitful resolution on important issues, "Consensus Through Conversation" offers an invaluable reference.


About the Author:

Larry Dressler has, for over 15 years, designed and facilitated high stakes meetings in large corporations like Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Starbucks. He has also assisted in important community deliberations involving diverse stakeholders: farm workers in Washington state, homeless artisans on Skid Row in LA, and indigenous leaders in the Ecuadorian Amazon

 

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