First post and Consensus

This is my first post. I have never written an online journal or “blog” before. I am very excited about this opportunity.

Lately I have been pondering a LOT about the consensus decision model of making decisions. I used to think it was the only good way to make decisions. While I prefer using consensus over other models, I have recently been dismayed over the manipulation of this model by people. There are ways to use consensus to achieve one’s personal agenda, it turns out. I have learned this the hard way. It has caused me to think a lot about it, especially since I participate in groups that use this model almost exclusively.

I will continue to think about this and offer my thoughts, as they formulate.