Group Decision Tips

Craig Freshley has written over 100 Group Decision Tips, all available here for free.

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Title	Date
Connections pdf	3/10/2010
Available pdf	2/23/2010
Brake in Advance pdf	2/1/2010
Things Undone pdf	1/13/2010
Trust Takes Over pdf	12/15/2009
In-front-of Messaging pdf	11/30/2009
Reinterpretation pdf	11/10/2009
Committees pdf	10/16/2009
Consensus at the Core pdf	9/28/2009
Loose in the Harness pdf	9/15/2009
Closing Comments pdf	8/28/2009
Different Views pdf	8/17/2009
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats pdf	7/30/2009
Causes of Conflict, and Cures pdf	7/15/2009
Three Times Considered pdf	7/1/2009
Morality as Agreed pdf	6/16/2009
Hot Hand pdf	6/2/2009
Contain Disagreement pdf	5/19/2009
High Ground pdf	4/28/2009
Orientation pdf	4/2/2009
How to Move Forward pdf	3/24/2009
Difference Between Launch and Land pdf	3/10/2009
Heads Up pdf	2/20/2009
General Comments	2/18/2009
Small Goals pdf	2/4/2009
Inauguration pdf	1/20/2009
Indifference pdf	1/6/2009
Recreation pdf	12/24/2008
Feedback Please pdf	12/18/2008
Moral Compass pdf	11/28/2008
Just Enough pdf	11/15/2008
Self Evident pdf	10/23/2008
On Behalf Cautions pdf	10/7/2008
No One Dominates pdf	9/13/2008
What’s Next? pdf	8/20/2008
Opt Out pdf	8/2/2008
Criticism Private pdf	7/12/2008
E-Mail pdf	6/12/2008
Direct Communication pdf	5/22/2008
Multi-Vote pdf	5/5/2008
Lose Now, Win Later pdf	4/17/2008
Stories pdf	3/24/2008
Facilitation pdf	3/8/2008
Credit the Group pdf	2/14/2008
Stakeholders at the Table pdf	1/31/2008
Revenge is Never a Reason pdf	1/3/2008
Earth Community pdf	12/20/2007
Okay to Change Plans and Rules pdf	12/6/2007
Know Your Lines pdf	11/12/2007
Enforcement pdf	10/31/2007
Measure to Manage pdf	10/8/2007
Hands Off pdf	9/17/2007
Incrementally pdf	9/1/2007
At Least Two Ways pdf	8/8/2007
Get a Second pdf	7/30/2007
Free from Past pdf	7/11/2007
Start with a Question pdf	6/26/2007
Outside Influence pdf	6/19/2007
Flat for Planning, Stacked for Doing pdf	6/1/2007
Not All About Money pdf	5/17/2007
Conflict Resolution Steps pdf	5/2/2007
Our Interests pdf	4/23/2007
Objectives, Agenda, Ground Rules pdf	4/4/2007
My Part pdf	3/19/2007
Let Things Die pdf	3/2/2007
Agreements Stand Until Changed pdf	2/13/2007
Leadership pdf	1/25/2007
I Don't Know pdf	1/3/2007
Mistakes pdf	12/12/2006
Okay to Change Your Mind pdf	11/30/2006
Take a Break pdf	11/7/2006
Science Trumps Intuition pdf	10/22/2006
Rules First pdf	10/7/2006
Direction more Important than Pace pdf	9/26/2006
Freedom of Speech pdf	9/15/2006
Not her Fault, her Type pdf	8/21/2006
Outside Issues pdf	8/15/2006
My First Thought is Probably Not My Best pdf	8/6/2006
Best Solutions Begin with Self pdf	7/17/2006
Ground Rules pdf	7/2/2006
At Home and in Families pdf	6/19/2006
Take a Step pdf	6/9/2006
Consensus for Endurance pdf	5/21/2006
Alternative Solutions pdf	4/24/2006
Decide How to Decide pdf	4/15/2006
Admit Mistakes pdf	3/27/2006
Reflective Pause pdf	3/12/2006
What's the Problem? pdf	2/28/2006
Demonstrate Listening pdf	2/12/2006
Assumptions Lead to Trouble pdf	1/28/2006
More Wagging, Less Barking pdf	1/15/2006
If It Fits In My Head, It’s Probably Too Small pdf	1/1/2006
Love pdf	12/22/2005
Structure Sets You Free pdf	12/5/2005
Carrots are Better than Sticks pdf	11/22/2005
Shared Values pdf	11/4/2005
Putting People in Boxes Is Not Okay pdf	10/21/2005
Last Minute Decision Making pdf	10/7/2005
Plan, Meet, Write-up pdf	9/9/2005
Head, Heart, and Hands pdf	8/31/2005
If You Don’t Have a Stake, Get Out of the Way pdf	8/17/2005
Write on the Walls pdf	8/4/2005
Resentments have Roots in Expectations pdf	7/14/2005
Act as If pdf	7/1/2005
Interests Rather Than Positions pdf	6/4/2005
No Complaining Without Contribution pdf	5/23/2005
Talk or Listen pdf	5/7/2005
Define the Edges pdf	4/25/2005
Humility pdf	4/11/2005
Straw Vote pdf	3/27/2005
Good in Everyone pdf	3/11/2005
Change or Accept pdf	2/14/2005
Good Information Compels pdf	1/29/2005
Speak Your Truth and Let Go pdf	1/17/2005
Name Leads pdf	1/3/2005
Kindness pdf	12/21/2004
Written Words Clarify pdf	12/5/2004
Gratitude pdf	11/24/2004
Listen pdf	11/8/2004
Shared Expectations Minimize Conflicts pdf	10/26/2004
Fertile Soil Helps Creativity pdf	10/8/2004
Us Over Me pdf	9/26/2004
Understanding First pdf	9/13/2004
Agenda Setting Access pdf	8/27/2004
Separate Inputs from Outcomes pdf	8/14/2004
Shared Vision Required pdf	7/30/2004
Decision Method Right-sized pdf	7/30/2004
Do What You Say pdf	7/30/2004
Changing the Process is Rarely the Solution pdf	7/30/2004
Consensus Doesn’t Mean Casual pdf	7/30/2004