Consensus-building: meaning, definitions and examples

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consensus-building

 

[ kənˈsɛnsəs ˈbɪldɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

teamwork

Consensus-building is the process of working towards an agreement within a group by incorporating the opinions and ideas of all members. It involves open communication, active listening, and compromise to reach a decision that everyone can support.

Synonyms

agreement, collaboration, harmony

Examples of usage

  • Consensus-building is essential for effective teamwork.
  • Through consensus-building, the team was able to find a solution that satisfied everyone.
Context #2 | Noun

politics

In politics, consensus-building is the practice of seeking common ground among different parties or stakeholders to achieve a shared goal or resolution. It often involves negotiation, mediation, and diplomacy to reach a compromise that benefits all involved.

Synonyms

compromise, diplomacy, negotiation

Examples of usage

  • Consensus-building is crucial in reaching bipartisan agreements.
  • The success of the peace talks was attributed to consensus-building efforts.

Translations

Translations of the word "consensus-building" in other languages:

🇵🇹 construção de consenso

🇮🇳 समझौता निर्माण

🇩🇪 Konsensbildung

🇮🇩 pembangunan konsensus

🇺🇦 побудова консенсусу

🇵🇱 budowanie konsensusu

🇯🇵 コンセンサス形成 (コンセンサスけいせい)

🇫🇷 construction de consensus

🇪🇸 construcción de consenso

🇹🇷 konsensüs oluşturma

🇰🇷 합의 형성 (합의 형성)

🇸🇦 بناء التوافق

🇨🇿 budování konsensu

🇸🇰 budovanie konsenzu

🇨🇳 共识构建 (共识构建)

🇸🇮 gradnja konsenza

🇮🇸 samstöðubygging

🇰🇿 келісімге келу

🇬🇪 კონსესუსის მშენებლობა

🇦🇿 konsensus qurma

🇲🇽 construcción de consenso

Etymology

The term 'consensus-building' originated in the field of social psychology in the mid-20th century. It gained popularity in the context of group decision-making processes and conflict resolution. The concept emphasizes the importance of cooperation, communication, and mutual understanding in reaching agreements. Over time, consensus-building has been widely adopted in various fields, including business, politics, and community development, as a key strategy for fostering collaboration and achieving collective goals.