Add the points for each idea listed to identify which ideas rated highest among the group. Parliamentary procedure can be very helpful during meetings. It is the formal way to implement majority rule decision making in a group. Majority rule decision making is not comfortable to all people, especially in some cultures. Consensus is another way to make group decisions that may be more comfortable.
Consensus occurs when everyone in the group chooses to agree without taking a vote.
The larger the group, the more time it takes. May not work if members of the group do not trust one another enough to speak out. Requires a leader to facilitate the discussion, time for input and encouragement for every person to speak. Requires a to leader help keep the discussion focused. Consensus decision making is similar to problem solving.