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Consensus

QUEST Decision-Making always requires each team member to reach consensus. While decision-making through consensus is slower and more difficult than a simple majority vote, it is more thorough and effective. It forces team members to discuss and explore alternatives and it encourages collaborative thinking. By consensus, each team member arrives at a decision everyone agrees to support.

Consensus: A collective team agreement that every team member understands, supports and is willing to carry out.