Steps in Nominal Group Technique and Consensus Decision-Making

DOE-HDBK-1086-95

Steps in Nominal Group Technique

and Consensus Decision-Making

Using a combination of Nominal Group Technique and Consensus Decision-Making,

we will reduce the negative social interactions and communication problems that

interfere with good decisions and effective use of time, and at the same time, make

the best possible use of the talent available.

1. Silently

generate/write

ideas

2. State ideas in

round robin

3. Discuss/clarify

ideas

4. Combine ideas

as appropriate

Table-Top Training Design

Team Lesson - Page 5

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