consensual decision-making
[/kənˈsenʃuəl dɪˈsɪʒən ˈmeɪkɪŋ/]
nounpl: consensual decision-making processes
tomada de decisão consensual
1. A process of collective decision-making in which all participants reach agreement before implementing a decision, typically requiring consent from all parties rather than majority rule
The company adopted consensual decision-making to ensure every team member's voice was heard.
A empresa adotou a tomada de decisão consensual para garantir que a voz de cada membro da equipe fosse ouvida.
2. A governance model emphasizing dialogue, negotiation, and mutual agreement among stakeholders without coercion
Consensual decision-making is common in cooperative organizations and community groups.
A tomada de decisão consensual é comum em organizações cooperativas e grupos comunitários.
In Brazil, consensual decision-making reflects contemporary values of inclusivity and democratic participation, increasingly adopted by startups, NGOs, and progressive organizations. It contrasts with traditional hierarchical corporate structures. In the USA, this model is popular in cooperative businesses, academic institutions, and activist communities, representing an alternative to conventional voting or executive authority.
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