Consensus is not just about agreement—it is about understanding.
In today’s complex and fast-paced work environments, managers are expected to deliver results while fostering inclusive, collaborative teams. But how do you know when your team is truly aligned—and when silence masks disagreement? How can you turn diverse perspectives into a strength, rather than a source of conflict? How much agreement is desirable?
“Consensus Management” offers a practical, research-informed framework for navigating these challenges. Drawing on years of consulting, coaching, and academic research, the authors introduce the Consensus Management Framework—a structured, iterative approach that helps managers explore, measure, and optimize consensus in teams, organizations, and networks.
This book bridges the gap between people and data. It equips managers with tools to:
- Identify where consensus is strong or weak—and why it matters.
- Collect and analyze opinion data to uncover hidden dynamics.
- Translate insights into short- and long-term actions that improve collaboration, performance, and well-being.
- Reflect on their own mental models—what the authors call “Implicit Consensus Theories”—to lead with greater clarity and care.
Whether you are a team leader, HRM professional, consultant, or organizational behavior researcher, this handbook provides actionable strategies to make consensus visible, measurable, and manageable. With real-world examples, step-by-step action plans, and a strong foundation in both practice and theory, it helps you move beyond intuition—toward intentional, evidence-based leadership.
Consensus is not a destination. It is a trajectory. This book shows you how to navigate it.
The Consensus Project 
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