Consensus Decision Making (London, Jan 2012)

[Talk Action]

All across the UK large and small charities, companies and member
owned groups are finding that involving staff and stakeholders is now
an essential part of how they run their organisation. Whether working
with 5 or 1500 people you need to able to make quality decisions that
stick.

This course will help you to take decisions: in a way that is
constructive and collaborative; that reflect the values and knowledge
of the employees, members or stakeholders; and which build a greater
sense of ownership of the final outcomes.

This training day will give you a theoretical framework for thinking
about consensus decision-making (CDM) and the practical skills you
need to put it into practice. You will be presented with two
contrasting approaches to CDM, so that you can decide which aspects of
each one fit your needs and resources.

The day combines presentations, experiential sessions, group
discussions and real life case studies.

The training session will provide:
The background to consensus decision-making
The values that underpin consensus
Common obstacles to effective consensus and techniques for how they
can be avoided or dealt with
Practical techniques for you to develop your own method
Detailed case studies that show how the techniques are used
A “consensus clinic” where you work out how to use CDM in your
organisation or community.
Resource packs to reinforce what you have learned on the day.
Course outcomes
Fuller understanding of what consensus decision-making is and is not
Clear techniques you can apply immediately
A sense of where and how they could be applied in your organisation
Who should attend this course?
Anyone that wants to fully engage their staff, members, stakeholders
or the wider community in the decision making process.
Organisations already using CDM include: charities, businesses,
campaign groups, NGOs, housing associations, community groups, the
United Nations and even football clubs.

Costs
£288: Large charities, public sector and businesses
£130: Smaller charities (under 15 staff) and individuals.

Concessionary rates of £20 are available for students, pensioners and
the unemployed. Please contact us at in...@talkaction.org for further
details.

Tailored courses can be arranged for groups at a date and location to
suit you.

Prices include a hot Mediterranean buffet lunch, Fair Trade
refreshments and networking time.

For bookings and information please contact Jonathan on:
Tel: 0207 324 4774
Email: in...@talkaction.org