Author: Ted Rau
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The tragedy of the meeting: Meeting time as an example of a common pool resource
Meeting time is lifetime shared with others. How do we share these resources well? This article highlights Prosocial’s Core Design Principles with the example of meeting time as a common pool resource and shows how tools from sociocracy help share time in a collaborative way.
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Better time management in meetings – with sociocracy
Longing for better time management in meetings? Curious what sociocracy has to offer? This video with Ted Rau gives an overview!
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Sociocracy. The operating system of the New Economy.
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Sociocracy. The operating system of the New Economy.
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Sociocracy in Small Groups
Whether small groups can use sociocracy in a meaningful way in small organizations is a recurring topic with my clients and students. This article is an attempt to answer the most typical questions.
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Is “good enough” good enough?
What are some common misconceptions about the phrase “good enough” in sociocracy? People ask, “Why settle for a proposal that’s just good enough? Why wouldn’t we make an AWESOME plan?” Let’s talk about this more.
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Consent decision making
Making decisions by consent – step by step! Everything is clear, everyone has a chance to get on board.
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“What if people don’t cooperate with others?”
In this article, we’re going to look at how to have a systemic view of meetings (as one of the governance tools and practices we use most often in sociocracy).
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Sociocracy and Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
Sociocracy and Nonviolent Communication (NVC) are often used together. For a good reason! The essence of Nonviolent Communication is “Everyone’s needs matter”. The essence of sociocracy is “Every voice matters” […]
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Who Decides Who Decides
How to start a group so everyone can have a voice! “Powerful, tangible, and empowering organizing has never been more needed. Here is a gentle, stepwise guide for how to begin. Drawing on many years of experience and teaching, Ted Rau takes the mystery out of forming effective groups.” -Nathan Schneider
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Vision, Mission, and Aims in Sociocracy
Sociocracy uses vision, mission, and aims to clarify the goals of the organization and what you’re working towards as a group.
