Our activist group has been trying to make decisions by consensus, but we have one member who uses the process to block anything they personally disagree with, and the rest of us are getting frustrated but don't want to abandon our commitment to inclusive decision-making. We're paralyzed between our values and our effectiveness.
More people experience this than they realize.
A group's democratic ideals are being undermined by someone who exploits the process, creating tension between principles and progress.
“Where Are You with Adopted identity — chosen and given?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.