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Sociocracy is a self-organizing governance model that applies complexity theory to organizational structure and decision-making. It was developed in the early 1800s and uses principles of consent-based decisions, semi-autonomous circles for different parts of the organization, connections between circles through double-linking, and consent-based elections. Sociocracy has been adopted by many European and US companies, non-profits, and governments and is based on inclusive decision-making through rounds and resolving all objections.
Sociocracy sfx
- 1. A Sociocratic Complex?a self-organizing governance modelfor the
- 2. Sociocracy: HistoryApplies complexity theory to governance of organizations
- 3. History
- 4. early 1800s Auguste Comte: scientific method applied to society
- 5. 馨庄糸-1800s Frank Ward: coined the term
- 6. 1920s KeesBoeke: created school and developed key principles:the interests of all members must be considered, the individual bowing to the interests of the wholeno action can be taken if there are no solutions found that everyone can acceptall members must be ready to act according to these unanimous decisions1970s Gerard Edenburg: applied principles to his family companyTrack record Widely adopted in Holland
- 7. Businesses as well as Government
- 8. US Green Building Council
- 9. Center for Non-Violent Communication (ABQ)
- 10. European divisions of Shell, Heineken, Mars and Pfizer
- 11. Dutch police unionsGoverning PrinciplesCONSENT decisions: no reasoned paramount objectionsCIRCLES governance: semi-autonomous and self-organizingDOUBLE-LINK connections: between circlesCONSENT elections: open discussion
- 12. Governing PrinciplesCONSENT decisions: no reasoned paramount objectionsCIRCLES governance: semi-autonomous and self-organizingDOUBLE-LINK connections: between circlesCONSENT elections: open discussion
- 13. Consent Decision-makingConsent governs policy decision-making.
- 14. Consent means there are no argued and paramount objections to a proposed decision.Argued and Paramount Objections Argued = present objection clearly for all to understand
- 15. Paramount = unable to function within organization
- 16. MUST BE RESOLVED for (policy) decisions to take place
- 17. Rounds are used to resolve objectionsRounds Circle meetings consist of ROUNDS and Open Discussion
- 18. EVERYBODY participates in rounds
- 19. Opening Round
- 20. Proposals & Questions
- 21. Quick reaction round
- 22. Consent round
- 23. Change round resolve objections by improving proposal
- 24. Closing RoundGoverning PrinciplesCONSENT decisions: no reasoned paramount objectionsCIRCLES governance: semi-autonomous and self-organizingDOUBLE-LINK connections: between circlesCONSENT elections: open discussion
- 25. Circles Semi-autonomous and self-organizing units
- 26. Have clear Vision, Mission and Aim
- 27. Make policy decisions within their domain
- 28. Delegate Leading, Doing and Measuring to members
- 30. Circle Meeting Facilitator
- 31. Secretary and Log Keeper
- 33. Maintain Log of meetings and decisions
- 34. Plan their own development
- 35. Operate through Circle Meetings
- 38. Governing PrinciplesCONSENT decisions: no reasoned paramount objectionsCIRCLES governance: semi-autonomous and self-organizingDOUBLE-LINK connections: between circlesCONSENT elections: open discussion
- 39. Double-Links Higher circles elect Operational Leader of lower one
- 40. Lower circles elect representative(s) to higher circle
- 42. TOP circle (~ Board of directors)
- 43. GENERAL CIRCLE (~ Department heads)
- 45. Governing PrinciplesCONSENT decisions: no reasoned paramount objectionsCIRCLES governance: semi-autonomous and self-organizingDOUBLE-LINK connections: between circlesCONSENT elections: open discussion
- 46. Elections by Consent Elect: leader, facilitator, secretary, representatives
- 47. Every year or two
- 48. Clarify Function and Task of position, skills needed
- 49. Nomination round
- 50. each member nominates candidate and
- 51. explains why he/she is suited for the job
- 52. Change Round opportunity to change original nomination
- 53. Facilitator proposes candidate
- 54. Consent Round: everyone expresses opinion and/or objection
- 55. Decision is made by consent
- 56. My Proposal Read book and discuss this option
- 57. Consider adopting sociocracy as governance of Complex
- 58. Engage a consultant to create an Implementation circle
- 59. Create all circles and operateMy Proposal