Category: Introduction articles
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Rounds, turn-taking, and team performance
Rounds facilitate the habits that research shows make teams thrive. Distributing speaking turns is backed by science!
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Six Tips to Facilitate a Meeting Like a Pro
Do you remember being confused about the purpose of a meeting? Facilitate a meeting like a pro today with these tips.
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Simple, clear problem-solving steps for groups
Let’s say you identify an issue that you think needs to be addressed or a problem that needs to be solved. How do you go from noticing the issue to making a decision?
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How to have quick meetings that don’t waste time
Meeting time is precious, so it’s a matter of respect to be clear about our intentions first. And the good news is there’s a framework that makes this easy.
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What is nonviolent communication (NVC)?
Nonviolent communication is a method of communicating based on universal human feelings and needs.
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The myth of natural flow
“Why do we need a format to speak? Can’t we just talk naturally?!” What feels “natural” or fair to people in meetings is deeply impacted by informal power structures and biases. Fair meetings require intentional formats.
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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 Facilitation Sheet for Better Meetings
Have you ever felt stuck in a meeting? This downloadable cheat sheet for facilitators has all of the key components of sociocratic facilitation on one page!
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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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Circle Structure Introduction
What is a circle in sociocracy? A circle in sociocracy is a working group with defined membership that has authority to make decisions in a certain domain. In organizations with more than one circle, circles are nested in a way so that each has clarity over their domain and can do its work while still being connected with…