Agent skill

reaching-consensus

Facilitate group decision-making. Use when teams need to align on decisions, resolve disagreements, or make collective choices. Covers consensus techniques.

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npx add-skill https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/tree/main/skills/devops/reaching-consensus-dralgorhythm-claude-agentic-frame

SKILL.md

Reaching Consensus

Consensus vs. Voting

Voting: Majority wins, minority loses Consensus: Everyone can support the decision

Consensus Levels

Level Meaning
1 Fully support
2 Support with minor concerns
3 Can live with it
4 Have serious concerns
5 Cannot support

Goal: Everyone at level 3 or better.

Techniques

Fist of Five

Quick check on support:

  • 5 fingers: Fully support
  • 4 fingers: Support
  • 3 fingers: OK with it
  • 2 fingers: Concerns
  • 1 finger: Strong concerns
  • Fist: Block

Gradients of Agreement

  1. Enthusiastic Yes
  2. Supportive Yes
  3. Willing Yes
  4. Reservations
  5. Stand Aside
  6. Block

Proposal-Based

  1. Present proposal
  2. Clarifying questions
  3. Quick reactions
  4. Amendments
  5. Check for consensus
  6. Iterate if needed

When Stuck

Disagree and Commit

  • Debate thoroughly
  • Make decision
  • Everyone commits
  • Review later

Time-Boxing

  • Set decision deadline
  • If no consensus, fallback option
  • Owner makes final call

Smaller Group

  • Delegate to experts
  • Report back
  • Full group ratifies

Facilitation Tips

  1. Ensure everyone speaks
  2. Summarize positions
  3. Find common ground
  4. Address concerns directly
  5. Document the decision
  6. Include dissenting views

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