Last year Maria's skill as a consensus builder created an unprecedented coalition.

In addition, it would give you the opportunity to build a reputation as a consensus builder.

He promised to be a consensus builder rather than a commander in chief, building broad support for change within the school system.

However, as a practical matter, he is not a consensus builder.

Indeed, asked to give her job description, she responded, "consensus builder."

She, too, spent heavily on television and radio ads, offering an image as a consensus builder.

"He's well regarded throughout the nation as a known consensus builder, bringing people to work together on solutions for environmental improvement."

He is a decision maker rather than a consensus builder.

A number of faculty members said they, too, expected the search committee to choose a consensus builder.

It means being slightly less of a commander, and more of a consensus builder.