Listeners learn to empathize and respect the opinions of others. As each person receives the object, it is his or her turn to speak. When that person is finished speaking, he or she passes the object to the next person. A group leader facilitates the discussion by acknowledging contributions in a non-judgemental way. Only the person holding the object speaks.
Silence is an acceptable response.
Comments are addressed to the issue and not to persons involved. Consensus and Voting Consensus is complete agreement by all group members. Consensus is the desired outcome for group negotiation. Group problem solving should be aimed at achieving consensus. However, achieving consensus is not always possible.