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Consensus-oriented decision-making : the CODM model for facilitating groups to widespread agreement / Tim Hartnett.

Hartnett, Tim. (Author).

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This resource offers a step-by-step process for collaborative group decision-making. It combines insight into group dynamics with effective communication skills and conflict resolution techniques.

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  • ISBN: 9780865716896
  • ISBN: 0865716897
  • Physical Description: xxii, 169 p. ; 23 cm.
  • Publisher: Gabriola, B.C. : New Society Publishers, c2010.

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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 161-162) and index.

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Subject: Group decision making.
Consensus (Social sciences)
Group facilitation.

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Decoda Literacy Library 658.4036 H37 2010 (Text) 35410000040691 General Collection Volume hold Available -
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Acknowledgments xvii
Introduction xix
1 The Principles of Consensus-Oriented Decision-Making (CODM)
1(10)
Consensus and Unanimity
2(1)
Participatory Decision-Making
3(4)
Efficient Decision-Making
7(3)
Summary
10(1)
2 The CODM Facilitator Role
11(12)
Group Leadership
12(4)
General Qualities of Effective Facilitators
16(3)
The Facilitator's Primary Responsibilities
19(4)
3 Final Decision Rules---What's Right for Your Group?
23(14)
Person-in-Charge/Executive Committee
25(4)
Majority Rule
29(1)
Supermajority Rule
30(1)
Unanimity
31(3)
What Will Work Best for Your Group?
34(3)
4 CODM Process Overview---The Seven Steps
37(16)
An Outline of the Steps
37(1)
Step 1 Frame the Topic
38(2)
Step 2 Open Discussion
40(1)
Step 3 Identify Underlying Concerns
41(1)
Step 4 Collaborative Proposal Development
42(1)
Step 5 Choose a Direction
43(1)
Step 6 Synthesize a Final Proposal
44(1)
Step 7 Closure
45(1)
Modifying CODM
45(1)
CODM Shortcuts
46(3)
Spontaneous Resolution
49(2)
Summary
51(2)
5 Step 1: Framing the Issue
53(12)
Collect Agenda Items
53(2)
Clarify the Issue
55(3)
Interview a Sample of Group Members
58(3)
Identify and Delegate Pre-Meeting Research
61(1)
Introduce the Discussion
61(4)
6 Step 2: Facilitating Open Discussion
65(20)
Inspire an Open-Minded, Creative Discussion
66(1)
Provide Guidelines and Structure for the Discussion
67(10)
Manage the Discussion
77(2)
Support Full and Varied Participation
79(2)
Record Ideas
81(2)
Summary
83(2)
7 Step 3: Identifying Underlying Concerns
85(12)
Identify Stakeholders
86(1)
Identify Underlying Concerns
87(5)
Gather All the Concerns
92(3)
Summary
95(2)
8 Step 4: Collaborative Proposal Development
97(10)
Describe the Collaborative Process
99(1)
Select Root Ideas to Develop
100(2)
Develop the Options
102(1)
Facilitate Option Development
103(4)
9 Step 5: Choosing a Direction
107(14)
Check for Readiness to Choose a Direction
108(1)
Analyze the Proposal Options
109(3)
Preference Gradient Voting
112(9)
10 Step 6: Synthesizing a Final Proposal
121(8)
Review Any Unsatisfied Concerns
122(1)
Identify Details That Might Improve the Proposal
123(2)
Select Which Details to Include in the Proposal
125(1)
Compose Final Wording for the Proposal and a Process for Deciding Unresolved Details
126(1)
Improvising the Steps to a Final Proposal
127(2)
11 Step 7: Closure
129(10)
Apply the Group's Final Decision Rule
130(1)
Provide Empathy for Any Unsatisfied Participants
131(3)
Ratify Acceptance of the Group Decision
134(1)
Request Cooperation in Implementing the Decision
135(1)
Dealing with Unsatisfied Group Members
136(1)
Concluding the Seven Steps
137(2)
12 Going For Full Agreement (Unanimity)
139(18)
Conditions That Favor Unanimity
140(1)
Process Tools to Reach Unanimity
141(4)
Issues Arising from Consensus Blocking and Required Unanimity
145(8)
When Should a Group Require Unanimity?
153(3)
Summary
156(1)
Resources for Facilitators 157(2)
Appendix: CODM Crib Sheet 159(2)
Notes 161(2)
Index 163(6)
About the Author 169

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