Consensus Quote by Jossey-Bass
““Consensus is horrible. I mean, if everyone really agrees on something and consensus comes about quickly and naturally, well that’s terrific. But that isn’t how it usually works, and so consensus becomes an attempt to please everyone.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Organizational Culture, 2015
Consensus often masks true disagreement; it can become a superficial attempt to please everyone.
In simple terms: Consensus can hide real disagreements.
Seek genuine dialogue over false consensus.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- policy making
- community decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is consensus useful?
- How to balance speed and authenticity?
Consensus can be efficient in emergencies.