Consensus is a decision making process in which each member of a group agrees to the decision of the whole group. The objective is to have the final decision acceptable to everyone involved. By doing so we promote a community based on trust. The way we work for social change is a vital link to the change itself. Each individual is important to the group.
Differences of opinion are normal and healthy and can be worked through.
They need not result in a divided group. Creative solutions are possible. When each individual shares in the decision of the group, then all have a greater commitment to the implement the group s decisions. Better decisions are made because more ideas are generated and discussed which creates more freedom for creativity. It increases group strength by decentralizing authority, and allowing more people in the group to take on leadership roles.