The process of consultation involves respecting diversity, valuing all contributions, withholding evaluation until sufficient information has been gathered, expressing opinions freely, carefully considering the views of others, keeping to the vision at hand, sharing in the unified purpose, expecting the truth to emerge from the clash of differing opinions, letting go of opinions once stated, maintaining a friendly atmosphere, seeking consensus, and accepting the decision of the majority. Dissenting opinions after the decision is made can be destructive, and decisions made with community unity and support allow for observation and correction of wrong choices.
