CBDM
Consensus Based Decision Making
A different way of making decisions that more clearly follow our concepts.
Introducing the Process
Listen First
We seek understanding before agreement, making space for every voice.
Build Together
Ideas are refined through discussion, amendments, and shared ownership.
Decide by Consensus
We move forward when the group can live with the decision and support it.
NAWS Resources
Consensus-Based Decision-Making (CBDM) links, guides, slides, and references.
CBDM Basics
Locally Developed Resources
Guides & Booklets
- CBDM Booklet – BC Region (PDF)
- Consensus Scheme – Quebec Region (2021, PDF)
- Consensus Workshop – Quebec Region (2021, PDF)
- Basic Facilitation Guide (DOCX, 2013)
- Basic Facilitation Guide (PDF, 2013)
- Basics of Consensus – Dallas ASC (DOC, 2016)
- Colorado RSC Guidelines (PDF, April 2011)
- Consensus-Based Decision-Making – Chinook ASC (2016, PDF)
- Consensus Process – BCASC LSB (DOCX, 2013)
- EDM Decision-Making Guidelines (PDF, Aug 2012)
Flowcharts
- CBDM Flowchart – EDM (WEBP)
- CBDM Flowchart – Florida (PDF)
- CBDM Flow Chart & Color Key – Iowa Region (Sept 2024, PDF)
Workshops & Slides
- Consensus-Based Decision-Making – WSLD (2012, PPTX)
- Consensus Decision-Making Workshop – Canadian Assembly ZF (2012, PPT)
- CBDM Process – Florida Region (Sept 2024, PPTX)
- CBDM Process – EDM (Sept 2024, PDF)
- CBDM Process – EDM (Sept 2024, PPTX)