Bylaws clarify what the council can and cannot do and how it makes decisions. This pocket guide targets the many important decisions to be made by asking the questions that shape a site council's purpose. A sample set of bylaws helps jump-start the process. Making Conflict Work Conflict is not all bad. Councils who bend over backward to avoid conflict lay the groundwork for their own destruction.
Healthy conflict helps the council make better decisions.
This pocket guide discusses how to avoid destructive conflict and use healthy conflict to make better decisions for the school. Voting creates winners and losers in a group that must function as a team. Using consensus builds a team and results in decisions that are more likely to be carried out. Consensus take more time than voting, so consider the issue, time, and possible results to make the best use of each approach to decision making. Succeeding at Teamwork Teamwork is not only for the athletic field.