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| Here are some of the things people are saying about C.T. Lawrence Butler and Formal Consensus |
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content and the manner of your presentation were extremely effective in
convincing all present that Formal Consensus is the proper tool for the
future development of the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra. I can recommend you
and your workshop without reservation to any other arts
group." Frank Letcher, MD, President & CEO of the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra |
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"I recommend C.T. Butler and Formal Consensus without reservation
to anyone who is interested in helping groups function effectively and
in the most humane and inclusive way possible." Ann Macfarlane, RP (Registered Parliamentarian) ann(at)jurassicparlianment.com |
| "I highly
recommend his services. His years of developing consensus into a
workable and understandable system for decisionmaking have deepened
democracy for hundreds of groups through the years. Formal Consensus
decisionmaking is democracy in action." Bob Davis, People's Food Coop, Portland, OR bdavis(at)saw.net |
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"Thanks again, C.T. You've given me a valuable tool that
I'm now able to spread to groups that need it." Julie Mazo, Mediation Trainer, Virginia |
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"Thank you for your presentation on consensus. The feedback I
received was very positive. Everyone was also very appreciative of the
way in which you were flexible to the needs of those in
attendance." Denice Dennis, MPH, Project Director, HIV Consortium, Atlantic City, NJ |
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"I was really glad to see someone dealing so well with some of
the pitfalls of consensus, particularly around blocking. I thought the
book was brilliant, thanks for writing it." Vivien Sharples , Editor Conscience,Seattle, WA |
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"Formal Consensus Decision Making has a clearly defined structure
and process. It requires a commitment to active cooperation, disciplined
speaking and listening, and respect for every member. Thus differences
and conflicting viewpoints can be expressed in a way that they can
contribute to constructing a final outcome. " "The Land Use and Transportation Study Coordinating Group has been trained in Formal Consensus Decision Making and is growing steadily in the perfection of its practice. They have also consented to eleven Standards of operation and the set of rules for Formal Consensus." The Land Use and Transportation Study Coordinating Group |
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" The Land Use and Transportation Study Coordinating Group "When everyone participates in the discussion of an idea, trust developes and people feel valued and committed to the result. A proposal is stronger when everyone works together to create the best possible decision for the group. Any idea can be considered, but only those ideas everyone thinks are in the best interests of the group are adopted. |
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"Decision Making and Leadership
When everyone participates in the discussion of an idea, trust is developed and people feel valued and committed to the result. A proposal is stronger when everyone works together to create the best possible decision for the group. Any idea can be considered, but only those ideas which everyone thinks are in the best interests of the group are adopted. There are several models of consensus which your group might choose to adopt. It is most important, however, that whatever process you use is clear, consistent, and able to be easily taught and learned so that all can participate fully. (See bibliography in the appendix) Many progressive groups avoid having leaders who might dominate the group. However, it is a mistake to think a group does not need leadership roles. To avoid having power concentrated in the hands of a few entrenched leaders, encourage leadership skills in every member of the group and rotate all roles. This can be accomplished by holding skill-building trainings and by encouraging and supporting people to be self-empowered, especially those who are generally reserved. This helps the the group become more democratic and helps individuals feel more satisfied and, therefore, less likely to burn-out or fade away.. " Food Not Bombs, How to Feed the Hungry and Build Communiy |
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"[Butler is] a master of this art." Millennium Whole Earth Catalog |
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To scheduled a workshop contact ctbutler@together.net
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