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Background
Consensus-Based Stakeholder Processes
Mediation of Disputes Involving State Agencies
Related Web Sites
Public Policy Consensus & Mediation:  State of Maine Best  Practices

Key Steps of a Consensus Process

  1. How to do an internal agency’s assessment
  2. How to do an external stakeholder’s assessment
  3. How to select and work with a facilitator or mediator
  4. Establishing a representative group
  5. Establishing ground rules
  6. Disclosing timing and funding constraints
  7. Phases of work
  8. Finalizing the Agreement