consensus-building
[/kənˈsɛnsəs ˈbɪldɪŋ/]
noun
construção de consenso
1. The process of working collaboratively to reach agreement or general acceptance among a group of people with different viewpoints or interests
The committee focused on consensus-building to ensure all departments felt heard before implementing the new policy.
O comitê se concentrou na construção de consenso para garantir que todos os departamentos se sentissem ouvidos antes de implementar a nova política.
2. A deliberate strategy of facilitating dialogue and compromise to achieve collective agreement rather than imposing decisions unilaterally
Effective consensus-building requires active listening and willingness to find middle ground.
A construção eficaz de consenso requer escuta ativa e disposição para encontrar um ponto de equilíbrio.
Consensus-building is highly valued in Brazilian organizational culture, particularly in hierarchical institutions seeking to modernize. It reflects a preference for maintaining harmonious relationships (jogo de cintura) while making decisions. In the USA, it's often associated with democratic processes and inclusive leadership, though the term gained prominence in corporate America during the 1990s-2000s emphasis on stakeholder engagement and participatory management.
NYC Slang
getting everyone on the same page / bringing people together
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