Collaborative Informed Consent is a stakeholder engagement model of community engagement and interpersonal communications developed by Dr. L. Darryl Armstrong and Kay Armstrong over five decades. It prevents or resolves multi-party conflicts through structured, facilitated communication, often preventing litigation and public outrage.

     The process builds trust by demonstrating ethical, collaborative decision-making while improving community interactions and relationships. Organizations benefit from enhanced reputation management and more effective problem-solving.

     Implementation requires thorough preparation, participant education, and patience. The model uses operating principles, learning contracts, expectation-setting, and objective questioning to build consensus.

     True consensus doesn't require unanimous agreement. Instead, it exists when all participants have had fair opportunities to voice opinions, discuss differences, and have their input considered. Participants commit upfront to support the final decision without undermining it once announced. 

     Contact us at 270.619.3803 or ldarrylarmstrong@gmail.com to discuss training or consultation.