Process Consulting
Process matters. Better decisions come from a process that taps into collective wisdom and offers transparency, dialogue, and deep listening. We partner with organizations to create adaptive, resilient systems that drive productivity, inclusion, and innovation. Our process consultants specialize in implementing the techniques of Quaker consensus-building and decision-making for community-based solutions that build trust and strengthen organizations from the ground up.
Process, Re-evisioned
Consultations may include:
- Organizational structure assessment
- Performance management system design
- Change management and implementation strategies
-Meeting planning and facilitation training
-Process standardization and transparency
Our Difference
Quaker decision-making, rooted in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), represents a unique approach to collective decision-making characterized by a sense of broad engagement, deep listening, and a willingness to modify original positions through reflection. Quaker decision-making offers a distinctive alternative to traditional top-down governance models.
While consensus-based decision making is used by many nonprofit boards, there is a substantial difference between seeking consensus and seeking a shared sense of the meeting. In Quaker process, the goal is to find a solution that all participants can genuinely support, not simply to convince minority perspectives to stand aside. This method has gained significant attention in corporate governance for its collaborative and inclusive nature, as well as its ability to tap the wisdom of internal talent.
Support Services
Implementation is where the rubber meets the road. In addition to providing training for facilitators and participants in Quaker process, Aratus offers in-person support services for organizations seeking to re-invigorate their decision making.
Expert Quaker facilitators are available to partner on meeting agendas, to lead meetings on site, and to provide ongoing observation-based coaching for organizations (and leadership) in transition. Clientele for these services include not only corporate and nonprofit leadership, but also Quaker-founded organizations seeking to strengthen their process.
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