Everyone is invested in implementing a decision because all have participated in its formation. Participants have more energy for working on projects with which they are fully in agreement. It significantly reduces the possibility that a minority will feel that an unacceptable decision has been imposed on them. For a group like home educators with widely divergent views in many areas, the fourth and fifth reasons are especially important. This drawback is far outweighed by the absence of disgruntled minorities sabotaging actions.
Some groups find other structures easier.
D. Members' Reponsibility - Members are responsible for voicing their reservations about any proposal. Often others have similar feelings. Members must maintain a nonjudgmental atmosphere, welcome expressions of dissent regardless of personal feelings, and make the time to pursue discussion until true consensus is reached. This page was created with Netscape Navigator Gold 3.0 . This page has been visited times since May, 2000.