During a group meeting, Colum and Lucas disagree about how to design the background of their web page. Which action would best build consensus in this situation?

A.
Asking them to discuss the background design after the group meeting because no one else shares the same concern about this detail
B.
Reporting the problem to the teacher so that Colum or Lucas can be reassigned to another group
C.
Telling them that they have 10 minutes to find a solution, or the rest of the group will pick a new design
D.
Asking each of them to explain their thinking, and then pointing out how their ideas are similar

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D. Asking each of them to explain their thinking, and then pointing out how their ideas are similar.

This approach encourages open communication, allows both parties to express their views, and helps the group identify common ground, which can lead to a more collaborative solution.