Making Better Decisions Together: Using Consensus-Seeking to Move Groups Forward - Softcover

Clark, Len

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1662973241 ISBN 13: 9781662973246

Publisher: Gatekeeper Press, 2026

Synopsis

Most modern decision-making models—drawn from courts, politics, and the military—are designed to produce winners and losers, not shared understanding or long-term wisdom. In Making Better Decisions Together, Len Clark presents consensus-seeking as a practical alternative for groups that want to move forward with clarity and trust.
Drawing on Quaker traditions and decades of leadership experience, Clark explains how consensus-seeking works, why it leads to stronger outcomes, and how groups can overcome the common obstacles that arise when trying to use it. He offers clear guidance for navigating disagreement, encouraging full participation, and transforming conflict into collective insight.
This book is designed for families, faith communities, nonprofit boards, government committees, and business teams seeking a better way to make decisions. Accessible and grounded in real-world practice, Making Better Decisions Together shows how groups can replace competition with cooperation—and make choices that reflect both shared values and practical wisdom.

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About the Author

Len Clark is a philosopher, educator, and organizational leader with decades of experience guiding institutions through collaborative decision-making. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Yale University and served as Provost and Academic Dean at Earlham College for more than two decades after teaching philosophy there. Clark has chaired multiple academic, civic, and professional organizations and has consulted widely with colleges and nonprofit groups. His work centers on the practical use of consensus-seeking to help groups make wiser, more inclusive decisions. Drawing on Quaker traditions and institutional leadership, he brings scholarly insight and real-world experience to the challenges of collective choice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gatekeeper Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1662973241
• ISBN 13: 9781662973246
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 150