AI Tutor
You spend forty minutes arguing with your group, everyone seems to nod at the end, but the next day nobody knows what was actually decided.
A successful meeting does not end when time runs out; it ends when the team produces a clear agreement and a list of next moves.
How do you turn four competing opinions into a single, unified plan without leaving anyone behind?

Consensus vs. Majority Rule

A majority vote leaves the losing side dissatisfied, which often leads to poor teamwork later on.
Instead, academic teams aim for consensus, which means reaching a shared decision that every member can genuinely support, even if it is not their original first choice.
What does a completed consensus actually look like on paper?

The Consensus Statement

A consensus statement is a 1-to-2 sentence summary that synthesizes the group's central finding and states their agreed direction.
To build one, combine the points of agreement from opposing sides into a single claim using transition words like while, because, or by combining.
Once your group agrees on the central thesis or decision, how do you ensure the work actually gets finished?