The One-Day Consensus Conference

I facilitate the One-Day Consensus Conference, which takes a diverse group of stakeholders with varying amounts of knowledge about and interest in a topic and puts them on a level playing field so they can reach consensus on a decision that needs to be made.

This decision-making process:

  • Allows each participant a full and fair opportunity to influence the outcome, even when a large number of people need to be consulted.
  • Minimizes or eliminates some negative things that can happen when diverse groups interact, such as domination of the discussion by one or two influential or high-ranking people.
  • Is more efficient, stimulating and rewarding for participants than alternative processes such as brainstorming sessions and formal committee meetings.