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. Supporti…