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Why Consensus Doesn’t Work

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Change Management Team Dynamics [link] Building consensus is key in the democratic process. When you have a vote you “have a say” in the outcome. Even if the vote doesn’t go your way, you still had the privilege of having a voice. Voting may be an effective way to elect someone into office.

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5 Compelling Reasons Leader Development is a Strategic Priority

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership learning is an issue that is gaining attention. Expectations of “good leadership” are increasing and leaders and organizations are scrambling to keep up.

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The Consensus-Based Decision-Making Style

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Learn about the consensus-based decision-making style and the situations when it’s most appropriate. The fourth style of decision-making is consensus-based decision-making. Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World. However, recognize this can take a lot of time.

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3 Simple Strategies for Spectacular Leadership

Lead Change Blog

We need the right balance between authority vs. autonomy, consensus vs. direct decision-making, and friendly vs. firm. Melissa Lamson, facilitator and executive coach to some of today’s most successful companies, has developed a perfect formula for spectacular leadership.

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Why Consensus Kills Team Building | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Where Dan lost me was on point #4 – Teams Decide by Consensus. And as odd as it may sound, one of the greatest impediments to building productive teams is practicing management by consensus. He is one of my favorite leadership bloggers, and hopefully we’ll still be on speaking terms after this post.

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Leadership and Dialog

Lead Change Blog

Dialog leads to consensus. A consensus is different than a compromise. In a consensus, all parties’ concerns have been addressed to the degree that they no longer stand in the way. and listening carefully to the other and to your own feelings, you will know when you’re close to a consensus.

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How to Reach a Consensus Decision and Not Go Around in Circles Forever

Great Leadership By Dan

Consensus building is hard work for a leader – it takes a willingness to “roll the dice” and be open to any alternative. Read my recent post over at About.com Management and Leadership to find out how to involve others in a consensus decision and not have it go around in circles forever. Big egos need to be set aside.

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