Draw a sociocratic circle structure
April 25 @ 10:00 – 12:00 EDT
Basic sociocracy methods class
About this class
This class offers two things: (1) it gives an overview of sociocratic circle structure – circles, roles, linking, General Circle, Mission Circle and special circles. In the second part, we will (2) draw your own organizational structures and get feedback on the draft.
Level
Getting Started. (Never been to a workshop, watched/read a few things.)
Unsure of what your level is? Try our Sociocracy Level Quiz. This event is geared towards people with an assessment score of <14 but open to anyone.
Topics
We want to distribute authority – but avoid misalignment. How can we do that?
- Aims and domains: who decides who decides what?
- Information flow and good flow of operations
- How to integrate a board and strategy into our work circle structure
All classes include presentation, practice, and time for questions.
Schedule
| 0:00-0:20 | Overview of different forms of organizing and their pros & cons |
| 0:20-0:40 | Features of sociocractic structures |
| 0:40-0:50 | How to draw a structure – step by step |
| 0:50-1:25 | Exercise: draw your structure + get feedback |
| 1:25-1:50 | Common misconceptions and questions |
| 1:50-2:00 | Feedback and next steps |
Trainers
Our sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers.
Name of trainer
Ted is an advocate, trainer and consultant for self-governance. His main focus is sociocracy. After his PhD in linguistics and work in Academia, he co-founded the membership organization Sociocracy For All in 2016 which has grown to 250 members with several international and topic-focused departments and action teams. Ted spends his days consulting with mission-driven organizations, teaching and deeply immersed in the work as a member within Sociocracy For All. Ted identifies as a transgender man; he has 5 children between 10 and 20. A German citizen, he has lived in Massachusetts since 2010. He is (co)-author of three books on self-governance, Many Voices One Song (2018), Who Decides Who Decides (2021), and Collective Power (2023) and working on a book on the interface between governance and wisdom.
Duration and time zone
This event is one 2-hour session on April 4. The starting time in local time zones is:
Price
You can request a 30% group discount for groups of 3+ people. Email [email protected].
Affordability is important to us. Please email [email protected] if the ticket price keeps you from attending and describe your need briefly.
Venue
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Coaching package (choose hours)
$65.00 – $1,920.00
