Periagoge
Scenario

When consensus decision-making gets manipulated by bad actors

My housemate collective is trying to make all our decisions by consensus but one person consistently blocks proposals they don't like and then proposes alternatives that serve their preferences. We all committed to this process because we believe in it philosophically, but it's being weaponized and we don't know how to address it without abandoning our principles.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Idealistic governance structures can be exploited by individuals who understand how to use the process to serve their own interests while appearing committed to the group.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Indigenous rights and land justice?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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