As a single source of ideas for facilitators and school leaders this book isexcellent. The author very thoroughly covers the material and the proceduresare easy... » 

As a single source of ideas for facilitators and school leaders this book isexcellent. The author very thoroughly covers the material and the proceduresare easy to follow Stephen H. Laub PrincipalRolla Junior High School MOTodays workplace is increasingly shifting from topdown authoritativeleadership to engendering participation from all the stakeholders in a team. Inresponse to this evergrowing trend R. Bruce Williams provides groupfacilitators with insights and research about teams working together to reachconsensus and accomplish their goals. This revised edition presents currentbrain research and its implications for team leaders and members and exploresthe growing importance of participative processes in collaborative workingenvironments.In a userfriendly format Williams offers more than 50 practical stepbystepactivities and strategies for immediate implementation with reallife examplesto assist in the consensusbuilding process. The activities address the fourmain components of full consensus. Creating a purposeful vision. Effecting participative processes. Fostering individual commitment. Building strong collaborative teamsUse this valuable road map to set the stage for establishing consensus andeffecting successful collaborative teamwork «