http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sun, 19 May 2013 09:37:51 PDT Sun, 19 May 2013 09:37:51 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=526268 Concordance is a simple online group decision-making tool. It helps teams make better decisions in less time, with less conflict and greater commitment. Concordance is focused on managing decision-related information well and helping team members collaborate productively.Using Concordance participants have an information framework for structured decision-making. Structured decision-making collects information in a repeatable process, defines goals and assumptions, uses consistent approaches to evaluating alternatives, and provides a clear history for review. The clarity and improved organization Concordance brings helps make sure all alternatives are considered, voices are heard, resolutions are conclusive and implementation is wholehearted.Concordance has a free version and is accessible through any modern browser. It has potential for classroom use, but is even more effective for asynchronous collaboration on issues and decisions, for example a term project.