What guidelines should be used in evaluating options and reaching a consensus?

(1)Narrow the range of solution options; (2)evaluate solutions on the basis of quality and acceptability; (3)agree to the criteria in advance of evaluating options; (4)be willing to justify personal preferences; (5)be alert to the influence of intangibles in selecting options; (6)use subgroups to evaluate complex options; (7)take time to cool off; (8)explore different ways to logroll; (9)keep decisions tentative and conditional until all aspects of the final proposal are complete; (10)minimize formality and record keeping until final agreements are closed.