Building Consensus Across Differences | Ann Crews Melton | TEDxAustinCollege

Our society is fractured, and shouting often supersedes listening at public events. In a diverse, multipartisan society, how can we begin to solve community problems? Ann Crews Melton describes how to build consensus, a decision-making process that ensures no voices are left out. What she’s discovered may surprise you: the best way to find common ground is to bring all of your differences to the table. Ann Crews Melton is from Longview, Texas, and graduated from Austin College in 2003 majoring in religion. She received an MA from Emerson College in publishing and writing. Melton is currently the executive director of Consensus Council, a nonprofit based in Bismarck, North Dakota. She has served as an advocate or editor at organizations across the country, including the Presbyterian Church (USA) in Louisville, Temple Israel of Boston, and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@jamielynnethomas4404]

Well said! Bringing our whole selves to the table is so important.

[@museumAF]

Proud is too small a word. You are a powerful speaker. Well done.

[@ProAvAvionics]

Ann, very well said!

[@BeccaWigton]

I love this!

[@singhamgadhvi1875]

👌🏻

[@ClassicJukeboxBand]

The whole point of consensus is to de-legitimize opposing views...