Consensus is the product of a good-faith effort to meet the interests of all stakeholders in a particular process or negotiation. It is not unanimity, but an agreement that everyone can live with the final outcome. Our consensus building services have stood the test of time and include process facilitation, convening and recording the meeting(s), conflict assessment, strategies for identifying and resolving conflict and maximizing gains, stakeholder identification, mediation and organizational debriefing on lessons learned.
Whether it is an IT project for a mid-sized business or a new water allocation policy by a state government, consensus building can be a cost-effective tool for problem solving and improving understanding across stakeholder groups.