After talking separately with Amy and Carl, Daniel suggested that they meet together again.

At the joint meeting, Daniel explained, $$I think that this situation, while it is certainly difficult, could benefit by getting all the people who will be affected by a decision together to talk about what each person wants to see happen and why. Then we can see if we can reach a consensus on the best possible course of action."

Amy said, "But isn$$t consensus impossible here? It$$s pretty clear that Carl and I aren$$t going to agree on some pretty basic things!$$

Daniel said, $$Consensus doesn't have to mean total agreement, just that the decision we come to is the best possible one for this group at this time. And we try to separate the people from the problem$$ keep the focus on what should be done in this situation, rather than on competing values or personalities."

Daniel is suggesting the parties participate in a stakeholder process in order to come to an agreement. Select the statement that accurately describes this type of process.

A process intended to help one party develop his$/$her own conflict resolution skills when other parties are unwilling to meet

A process of looking at a conflict's participants and history, creating an easily consulted model of the conflict

A process intended to help build mutual understanding between parties with different perspectives$/$beliefs about highly contentious issues

A process in which input on a decision is sought from all people directly affected by the decision