Cohousing-L Mailing List: Consensus & delegation

[Mmariner (Mmariner]

Some wise folks I know who teach the consensus process and group
facillitation say that groups should work to reach consensus on major issues
and directions, then delegate subgroups or individuals to carry out the
decision, without having to reach consensus on every detail of the
implementation.

This approach, of course, entails trust in delegating and a willingness to
let the end result vary (within the consensed boundaries) somewhat based on
the  folks carrying out the decision.


Mike M.