All participants contribute. Everyone's opinions are used and encouraged. Differences are viewed as helpful rather than hindering. Those members who continue to disagree after full discussion indicate that they are willing to experiment for a prescribed period of time. Enough time will be spent that all voices are heard and understood before an effort to finalize a decision is made, however long that takes.
All members share in the final decision.
Trust is needed among members to encourage sharing. Group leaders must use facilitation rather than control Steps in Facilitating Consensus Describe and define the problem, situation, or issue. Brainstorm a list of alternatives without judging, discussing, or rejecting any ideas. Take only one idea from each person to start. Review, change, consolidate, rewrite and set priorities as a group through discussion.