If you strive for inclusive decision-making but struggle with the application,
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» Concise, comprehensive guide to consensus
» Powerful technique for building shared commitment
around critical decisions
» Filled with practical tips, tools and examples
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» Create more focused productive discussions
» Produce high quality, creative solutions
» Inspire ownership and commitment to decisions
» Build trusting relationships amoung group members



"This small book delivers a wealth of wise and useful information. And its format makes it incredibly easy to use. This is such an important topic — I'm grateful that Larry assembled such a rich resource."
— Margaret J. Wheatley, bestselling author of Leadership and the New Science, Turning to One Another, and Finding Our Way

"Larry Dressler has created a brilliant work that is a must read for any manager that wants to effect meaningful decisions in their organization,"
— Mike Ferretti, CEO, Great Harvest Bread Company.
"I love using consensus cards. When I am facilitating a planning retreat, the cards empower board members so that everyone feels that their concerns will be heard."
Patty Oertel, The Oertel Group - Maximizing Nonprofit Performance

"The Consensus Cards were a highly visible and tangible way for participants to indicate where they stood on key issues.Ý They helped create the expectation that all perspectives were valuable in moving us forward.Ý I'm convinced that the cards helped us achieve a better retreat outcome."
Hal Scogin, Owner - Conceptual Arc, LLC

"In my five years at Gillette we always reched consensus on key decisions -- often with unanymity. There was not time that I recall having to override a decision made by the team." - James Kitts, Former Chairman and CEO, Gillette Company