Mechanics on Group Decision-Making

Excerpts from Art Larabee’s visit to Guilford a few years ago

Trust that the wisdom of the group is greater than the individual

Be open-minded

Commitment to expressing views, then releasing them to the group

Climate of safety

Commitment to make an effort to find the sense of the meeting

Willingness to consider standing aside

Reach conclusion on a topic before moving on to the next topic

Record decisions in minutes

Anyone in the group has permission to sense the group

We are willing to take risks and show courage

Welcome opportunities for silence; settling

Affirm what you can of what others have said

Demonstrate respect for everyone in the meeting, even though you don’t agree with them, perhaps quite vehemently

Take personally helping to discern the collective wisdom of the group

Think of Guilford College as another person in the room

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