Category: Decision Making
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Governance: the language of collaboration
What can natural languages teach us about self-governance? The language of collaboration: When two humans talk, they use language to make sense of the world and to connect. Governance is […]
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What matters more, product or process?
Some people want to make progress. Some want to focus on good process. This article describes the typical mindset patterns in managing those two desires and energies.
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How to run an engaging board meeting
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Want a board meeting that is clear and engaging? This article offers a template that helps you prepare and run a refreshing and productive board meeting!
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Using Sociocracy for Decision-Making in Social Services and Medical Care
Presentation by Norma Wassel Medical and human services are routinely delivered in a hierarchical system with rigid roles of authority. This results in a process that often disempowers staff as well as the individuals and families receiving assistance. How can we implement Sociocracy in these systems? With case examples!
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Sociocracy in large groups?
Sociocracy was developed with small groups in mind. When and how can we apply it to large groups?
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The day I consented to a proposal I hated
It was yet another Thursday morning 7.30am – our weekly support circle meeting in Sociocracy For All with 3 staff people present. We were all stretched thin. The last few months […]
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Comparison of decision-making methods
What are the major decision-making methods? There are five major decision-making methods: Autocracy: Top-down decision making Democracy: Decisions by majority vote No governance system: Unclear, lack of a decision-making method […]
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Getting to consent
A presentation about what consent decision making is, how to get there and what to do if there is no consent.
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Meeting clip: accepting a new member
A consent process accepting a new member into a circle with clarifying questions, quick reactions and consent.