How Do You Reach An Agreement In Group Decisions?
When working in a group full of people with diverse opinions, it can be difficult to get everyone on the same page. The group discussion can go on for hours—even days. But you have to reach an agreement at some point to progress with your project or initiative. You must have a clear, fair set of rules in place that will require your group to come to a decision, whether at an informal or formal meeting. Appoint a leader of the group as well. The leader should be someone whom the group members listen to and respect. In a last-case scenario, this person will be the tie-breaker in a vote and may be the one to make the final decision for the group after arguments have been made in place of a vote. Appoint a parliamentarian for the group. This should be a balanced, level-headed person who does not tend to take one side over the other on a regular basis. This person will be responsible for maintaining order, closing discussions and demanding that a decision be made or asking for a vote. Dra
