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Decision-making by consent
29/03/2024 @ 10:00 – 12:00 EDT
Basic sociocracy methods class
About this class
This class is a conceptual and practical introduction to the consent process for better group decisions. You will learn and practice what consent is, how to ask for consent and what to do in the case of an objection.
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
How can we make a decision that includes all voices without getting lost in endless discussions?
- Consent: we align with our common ground
- Objections: valuable and valued information
- Clear step-by-step for clear and inclusive process
All classes include presentation, practice, and time for questions.
Schedule
| 0:00-0:25 | Welcome. Overview: what is consent |
| 0:20-0:35 | Demo of a consent process |
| 0:35-1:00 | Practice and debrief |
| 1:00-1:20 | What do we do if someone objects? |
| 1:20-1:50 | More practice and reflection |
| 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 March 29. The starting time in local time zones is:
Price
You can request a 30% group discount for groups of 3+ people. Email events@sociocracyforall.org.
Affordability is important to us. Please email events@sociocracyforall.org if the ticket price keeps you from attending and describe your need briefly.
$85
2 hour live webinar
Venue
See also
Coaching package (choose hours)
$75.00 – $1,920.00
