Group Consultation: Engaging Primary Language Speakers at all Levels in Quality Assurance

Group consultation creates greater involvement of nationals at all levels of quality assurance. This approach not only facilitates the translation process but also significantly aids in the training of translators, exegetes, and consultants-in-training (CITs). This paper elaborates on how group consultations transform consultants from mere examiners into facilitators and trainers. By engaging all team members in the consultation process, the capacity to produce high-quality translations is enhanced. The paper will delve into the origins, implementation, and impacts of this method, highlighting its effectiveness in overcoming the shortage of consultants and streamlining the translation checking process. Through detailed case studies and practical examples, this manuscript aims to demonstrate the profound benefits of group consultation in Bible translation projects.