Consensus Building

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-006184",
  "term": "Consensus Building",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A term for a variety of processes based on collaboration in which diverse and often competing interest groups strive to reach agreement, often assisted by a neutral facilitator. The goal of consensus building processes is to develop policies with wide support and a reduced likelihood for divisive community battles or legal challenges.\n\n2. \"Consensus Building\" is a process in which people agree to work together to resolve common problems in a relatively informal, cooperative manner. It is a technique that can be used to bring together representatives from different stakeholder groups early in a decision-making process. A neutral third party helps the people design and implement their own strategy for developing group solutions to the problems.",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "Alternative Dispute Resolution Terms",
    "Public Involvement Terms & Definitions"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/consensus-building/"
}