n nA practical guide to facilitating consensus decision makingn nThe essential manual for grassroots organising by Seeds for Change, one of the leading activist training collectives n n This book explains the spirit and philosophy of co-operative decision making, and gives practical, easy to read guidance on how to facilitate a consensus process. A Consensus Handbook looks at common situations and explains the skills and tools your group can use to ease the path to a decision. n n Includes: n n- Skills and tools for facilitation and decision making n- Small and large groups n- Face to face or virtual meetings n- Spirit and philosophy of consensus decision making n- Troubleshoot your consensus process - a guide to dealing with common pitfalls and problems n- Consensus in the wider world - how can consensus decision making be used outside small groups? nWhether youre new to consensus or are experienced; whether you think its the best way to make decisions or are struggling to make it work: this book is for you!n