UNIVERSITY of WISCONSIN-MADISON

Consensus Building through Effective Communication and Collaboration

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Summary

When leaders strive to work collaboratively with their teams, reaching a consensus and agreement can be challenging and rewarding. Through a blend of interactive exercises, insightful discussions, and practical simulations, you'll gain a deep understanding of consensus building, its strengths and when to leverage it for optimal results. Explore common decision-making approaches and how to determine the best one for each situation. Refine your listening skills to truly understand others' perspectives while improving how you communicate your own.

This course equips you to navigate the inevitable challenges of consensus building using strategy and creative problem-solving to find common ground.

Overview

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Determine the most effective decision-making model for a situation.
  • Use effective communication skills to support consensus building and foster collaboration.
  • Navigate the inevitable challenges of consensus-building constructively.
  • Leverage the collaborative negotiation model to achieve successful consensus and implement solutions effectively.

Earn Continuing Education Hours

By participating in this class you will earn:

Instructional Hours 12
University of Wisconsin Continuing Education Units 1.2

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Contact Emma Bailey at emma.bailey@wisc.edu

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