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A Sociocracy Workshop for you and your team
Would you like to host or book a sociocracy workshop with a sociocracy trainer?
You care about practice and approachable, relatable training?
You’re in the right place!
- We have taught dozens of sociocracy workshops on 5 continents.
- We have worked with audiences from for-profit, non-profits, communities, networks/activists and associations.
- All workshops are hands-on, participatory, and connecting. We strive to teach in a way that allows people to apply what they have learned in their organizations.
“The workshops felt rich with material to digest and practice. I particularly appreciated the simple yet profound wisdom of asking if a decision is ‘good enough for now and safe enough to try’, which by itself could easily be applied to so many turning points in life. However, for me, it was perhaps the experience of our collective embodiment of sociocracy that moved me most. As we worked together, the experience of being in small, spontaneous, self-organising communities, made up of participants with a great variety of interests and reasons for being there, offered a gentle and humbling way to learn to trust the process.”
Srik Narayanan
Virtual live sociocracy workshops for teams
Overview workshop (1.5 hours)
Pricing
- poorly funded organization: $200
- somewhat funded organization: $480
- well-funded organization: $600
- Prices per group for 5-35 participants.
This workshop is perfect for those who want to give a broad overview with a little bit of practice- like an educational taste test.
Situations when this workshop is best:
- You want to get a first point of contact with sociocracy in the organization, for example, the board, the leadership or a change management team
- You have welcomed new members and want to give them a broad overview of your governance system
- You’re excited to share sociocracy with the organization
Schedule
| 0:00-0:10 | Welcome and get to know |
| 0:10-0:45 | Overview of sociocracy including circle structure, consent, meetings |
| 0:45-0:55 | Burning questions on the model |
| 0:55-1:25 | Participatory demo of a consent process, with debrief and Q&A |
| 1:25-1:30 | How to learn more, closing comments |
Variations
- poorly funded organization: $260
- somewhat funded organization: $620
- well-funded organization: $780
You can book a 1.5h workshop for larger groups (up to 75 participants)
You can request a different exercise, like a selection process, an exploration of what a circle structure would look like for you, or coaching on how to strategize to prepare an implementation.
Contact [email protected]
Full beginner class (6 hours)
Pricing
- poorly funded organization: $800
- somewhat funded organization: $1900
- well-funded organization: $2400
- Prices per group for 5-25 participants.
This workshop gives access to all sociocracy tools and practices, making this class the perfect way to get the team on board.
Use this workshop if:
- You want to introduce sociocracy and you want to give everyone access to the tools and practices
- You have welcomed new members and want them to use sociocracy well
Session plan
The workshop can be done in a 3x2h or a 2x3h format. 6 hours in one day are possible but not recommended.
It’s best to schedule the sessions within a period of 2-3 weeks.
| Session 1 (2h) | Structure and roles Selection process Lots of practice and time Q&A |
| Session 2 (2h) | Consent – a full session on facilitating consent, Integrating objections Rounds for inclusive and focused meetings |
| Session 3 (2h) | Meeting format, agenda planning for effective meetings Performance reviews, leadership and accountability |
Variations
- poorly funded organization: $1050
- somewhat funded organization: $2450
- well-funded organization: $3100
Same workshop for larger groups (up to 50 participants), with 2 trainers for some of the time.
You can request a different order, focus or more facilitation practice in the place of some elements. We can swap in some work on your organizational structure.
Contact [email protected]
Facilitator training (6 hours)
Pricing
- poorly funded organization: $800
- somewhat funded organization: $1900
- well-funded organization: $2400
- Prices per group for 5-25 participants.
This workshop assumes familiarity with sociocracy and gives extra space to skills and concepts that make the lives of facilitators better.
Use this workshop if:
- You want to give your facilitators extra training or a refresher
- You want to upskill your entire organization.
Session plan
It is recommended to schedule 3x2h within a period of 2-3 weeks.
| Session 1 (2h) | How to make the best of meeting time Agenda planning Meeting format |
| Session 2 (2h) | Objections and other obstacles Lots of scenario practice |
| Session 3 (2h) | Social dynamics, confusing situations Feedback and feedback processes Lots of scenario practice and reflection |
Variations
- poorly funded organization: $1050
- somewhat funded organization: $2450
- well-funded organization: $3100
Same workshop for larger groups (up to 50 participants), with 2 trainers for some of the time.
Any changes in order or focus – contact us to talk it through.
Contact [email protected]
Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Training (6 hours)
Pricing
- poorly funded organization: $800
- somewhat funded organization: $1900
- well-funded organization: $2400
- Prices per group for 5-25 participants.
This workshop is a great complementary workshop to a sociocracy implementation (but can also be booked independently).
The trainer is a certified Nonviolent Communication (NVC) trainer.
Use this workshop if:
- You want to give your facilitators extra support to communicate better.
- You want to upskill your entire organization.
Session plan
It is recommended to schedule 3x2h within a period of 2-3 weeks.
| Session 1 (2h) | Introduction into feelings and needs consciousness |
| Session 2 (2h) | Making requests, and more practice |
| Session 3 (2h) | Practice of feelings, needs, requests in real-life situations – including meetings. |
Variations
- poorly funded organization: $1050
- somewhat funded organization: $2450
- well-funded organization: $3100
Same workshop for larger groups (up to 50 participants), with 2 trainers for some of the time.
Any changes in order or focus – contact us to talk it through.
Contact [email protected]
In-person workshops
We think that in-person connection is wonderfully aligned with the deeper connection and alignment that sociocracy brings.
Obviously, in-person training comes with more logistics and travel costs. We still think it’s worth it!
Pricing and choices
The prices are the same as for the above online classes in their “variation” – just with added travel costs.
We highly recommend a 1-day workshop (the counterpart of a 6h class).
Since in-person classes are easier on the body than virtual classes, longer trainings are also more enjoyable. In the past, we have done 2.5-day trainings with simulations, advanced trainings with customized content, 1-week certification trainings and combinations of sociocracy and Nonviolent Communication.
We strive to combine travel engagements to make trips worthwhile. If you are interested in offsetting the cost for your organization (or yourself) by offering a public-facing workshop and charge tickets for the public, please see below.
How to host an in-person workshop
Yes, you can invite us for a workshop! Typically, workshop hosts are either part of the hosting organizations or are local hosts that help find a venue and do outreach to the workshop.
Being a workshop host
Workshop hosts are the local contact people that we work with. Workshop hosts are either part of the hosting organizations, or they are local hosts invested in making this workshop a success.
- ✅ Book and stay in contact with the local venue
- ✅ Do local outreach
- ✅ Be present for the workshop
Advantages of being a workshop host:
- ✅ Free training spot possible
- ✅ Support affordable training for the hosting organization (see below)
Financial agreements
Financial agreements are made between the trainer and the workshop host. Every context is a little different. In general, we find that the best idea is a combination of a closed workshop (for the hosting organization) and an open workshop (ticket sales to offset costs). That means your organization will get trained but you also invite “outsiders” to buy a ticket and join the training. That’s the combination that makes things affordable!
Timeline
A good workshop needs about 4 months of lead time. During that time, these are the tasks that need doing:
- Fix a date, pay and length of workshop (4 months in advance)
- Find a venue for your group size (3 months in advance)
- For open workshops
- decide on workshop fee for participants (>10 weeks in advance)
- make an event listing, e.g. on eventbrite and publish (>8 weeks in advance); we can also take care of ticket sales.
- do outreach (we add some via our mailing list)
- confirmation that the workshop will happen (> 6 weeks in advance)
- Arrange details (like materials, transportation, accommodation, arrangements for food for the workshop (>6 weeks in advance)
Trainers
You can read our trainers’ profiles, location and main focus on the consultant page.
Alternatively, we can connect you with a trainer that is more local, has a special connection to your field, or speaks your language.
Contact us [email protected] or contact your preferred trainer directly.
