Identify interests and concerns of the parties instead of their positions. Generate options to satisfy interests. Establish objective criteria to evaluate options. Apply the criteria to the options. Reach consensus on overall solutions based upon the options.
TAGS allows all participants to contribute ideas into a network of computers simultaneously.
All ideas immediately post to an electronic flip chart displayed on each person's computer and on a large screen at the front of the room. Participants build on others' ideas and continue to offer new ideas in their own words anonymously. Participants can categorize and prioritize ideas, use electronic ballots to anonymously indicate their level of support for each idea, view tabulated results on-screen, and discuss results in an effort to reach consensus. The FMCS facilitator uses this technology to enhance participant interactions and outcomes. After careful consideration, the LMC prioritized these issues.