Tools & Techniques

Consensus Building Concepts and Principles

The terms “consensus building” or “alternative dispute resolution” (ADR) are often used interchangeably to refer to a collection of procedural options for settling disputes (or building consensus on solutions to controversial problems), generally involving the assistance of a neutral. Most often, these are voluntary processes in which the participants seek a mutually acceptable resolution of their differences. Key concepts include:

• Types of Consensus Building
• Stages of Consensus Building
• Consensus Building Principles