Participatory Decision-Making: When and How to Apply Inclusive Decision-Making Methods

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Live on January 29th, 2026: 2:00pm to 3:30pm Eastern

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Whether you are running a project, team, organization, or network, effective decision-making is core to the work. Many of our structures still reflect inherited models that are often rooted in strict hierarchy, control, labor, extraction, and urgency. But many justice-centered leaders are reimagining decision-making in ways that are more grounded, participatory, and aligned with our values.

NPQ is pleased to welcome Niloufar Khonsari, author of the new book The Future Is Collective, to guide participants through a set of participatory decision-making practices and how to apply them. For each method she Khonsari will offer clear process steps and guidance to avoid potential pitfalls.

Topics this session will cover:

• The role of decision-making in a healthy team, organization, or network
• Participatory methods including consent and consensus
• Where to apply a given participatory method
• Guidance for introducing and socializing participatory decision-making in your organization

Decision-making is one of the clearest places to live our values as justice-centered leaders. This session is ideal for anyone looking to build out their decision-making toolbox to promote staff engagement, clarity, and trust.

Moderated by Jeanne Bell

Presenter:

Niloufar Khonsari, Bala Rising

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