ConsensusPolling:Introduction
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Introduction
Consensus Polling is an online decision-making process that allows groups to make creative decisions that just about everyone feels good about, decisions that last. Consensus polling allows everyone to work together to craft a collaborative solution themselves (not simply advise the decision-making body). Consensus polling leaves communities feeling "whole," rather than in conflict, as with some other methods.
Consensus polling can increase the size of a group, perhaps to increase its clout and make bigger things happen. Rather than having static terms of engagement and a voting process that too often leaves a potential new member deciding against joining, consensus polling allows them to in effect “tweak” the group’s agenda or objectives, to their liking, so they care enough to join the group.
Why does consensus polling work?
- Consensus polling gives people a chance to efficiently express their views.
- The decisions made through consensus polling are almost unanimous.
- The process takes place in the open, where everyone can see what's happening and how it is progressing.
- Participants are the decision-makers.
I added the new paragraph because it is another potential upside. I think we might give more thought to listing more upsides.MartinPfahler