BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sociocracy For All - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sociocracy For All REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031316 CREATED:20251211T050045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T192817Z UID:10003064-1771855200-1771862400@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Academy 2 (Level 2) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/academy-level-2/ LOCATION:SoFA Zoom (Multi-Room) CATEGORIES:Academies,Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/academy-level-2-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031316 CREATED:20251211T050021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T192616Z UID:10003063-1770811200-1770818400@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Academy (Level 1) DESCRIPTION:The 5-month program covers all the parts of sociocracy in weekly 2h meetings \n\n\n\nClarity on vision\, mission\, aims\n\n\n\nDesigning circle structures\, circle roles and operational roles\n\n\n\nCo-developing proposals\, consent decision and integrating objections\n\n\n\nSelection process (simple and complex)\n\n\n\nSociocracy and equity and inclusion\n\n\n\nMeeting format\, minutes\, backlogs\n\n\n\nSocial-emotional challenges and how to address them\n\n\n\nGiving feedback\, making requests\, and performance reviews URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/academy-level-1/ LOCATION:SoFA Zoom (Multi-Room) CATEGORIES:Academies,Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/project_thumb_academy.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031316 CREATED:20251219T005010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T005923Z UID:10003109-1769605200-1769610600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Roots of Sociocracy: Complex Systems and Life in Chaordic Space DESCRIPTION:We’ll explore key concepts from complex systems theory and apply them to our communities to understand tensions\, patterns\, and dynamics\, using guiding questions that prompt deep reflection and new ways of seeing and acting. Eduardo Mercovich\, from Argentina\, has worked since 1992 in socio-technological complex systems across the Americas and international organizations\, focusing now on technology for human rights. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/ic-webinar-roots-of-sociocracy-complex-systems-and-life-in-chaordic-space/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031316 CREATED:20251228T055500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T060116Z UID:10003111-1769256000-1769266800@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Finding Flow with Sociocracy DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nGet unstuck and find your groove—together. \n\n\n\nJoin this interactive training to learn how sociocracy can help your team or organization move from friction to flow. Sociocracy is a self-management framework that offers practical\, human-centered techniques for the real headaches teams face. This training will introduce these techniques and show how they support one another so groups can flow together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn\n\n\n\n\nSession 1 \n\n\n\nWhat we mean by flow (and why it matters)\n\n\n\nCore elements of sociocracy\n\n\n\nCreating and sustaining flow within circles\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2\n\n\n\nFlow within circles (continued)\n\n\n\nFlow across the organization\n\n\n\nFlow at the individual level\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will leave with a clearer understanding of sociocracy in action\, concrete practices they can apply immediately\, and new ways to notice where flow is emerging—or getting blocked—in their teams and organizations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is this class for\n\n\n\nAll are welcome—newcomers to sociocracy\, teams preparing for implementation\, and seasoned organizations looking to rediscover their rhythm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor\n\n\n\nMichael James\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael James helps teams and organizations get unstuck and develop life-sustaining ways of working together. He brings sociocracy into diverse contexts to build trust\, clarity\, and flow. Michael is a Certified Sociocracy Facilitator and organizes the SoFA community\, Peer Support Across Practices. He is always exploring new ways to inspire joy\, love\, and meaning in groups. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Event time\n\n\n\n Saturday\, January 24\, 2026 at 17:00 UTC / 12:00 EST \n\n\n\nEvent time in your time zone: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice and Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: $100 USD \n\n\n\nYou can request a 30% group discount for groups of 3+ people. Email events@sociocracyforall.org.\n\n\n\nAffordability is important to us. If the ticket price keeps you from attending this class\, please email events@sociocracyforall.org and briefly describe your need.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nThis is an online class. You will receive your link to join once you register. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/finding-flow-with-sociocracy-january-2026/ CATEGORIES:any level,beginner,Classes,english ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Finding-Flow-with-sociocracy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031316 CREATED:20251001T024608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T234052Z UID:10003103-1769072400-1769079600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Facilitation Practice - 6 sessions DESCRIPTION:This class is a potent combination of short teachings and lots of practice to mature as a facilitator and address the most common pitfalls. Every session has a theme: Integrating objections I+II\, Staying on topic I+II\, Dealings with feelings\, Muddy situations. \n\n\n\nRegister here URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/facilitation-practice-january-2026/ CATEGORIES:Classes,english,practitioner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SoFA-EN-Facilitation-Practice-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031316 CREATED:20251125T184336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T163425Z UID:10003108-1768914000-1768917600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:January 2026 Fireside chat for Nonprofits DESCRIPTION:Gather Around the Fire: Sociocracy in NGOsJanuary 20th 10am PST\, 11am MST\, 12pm CST\, 1pm EST\, 6pm UTCRegister hereJoin Sociocracy for All’s NGO Circle for an hour with your peers for a conversation and connection event focusing in on:What does it feel like to be in a self-managing NGO right now? We look forward to hearing from you and meeting new nonprofit staff\, board and volunteer members seeking to bring more clarity and equitable decision making into their organizations in 2026. \n\n\n\nWhether you have expereince implementing Sociocracy or other power-sharing decision making and governance models for not\, we invite you to join in the conversation and share from your current expereince or hopes in what you seek to co-create at your nonprofit.Bring a friend\, share your experience\, and hear from others. What do we want to learn together in 2026? This is a by donation event.We encourage donations to support content creation and sharing of consent based governance to our sector peers\, as well as to support Sociocracy for All as a whole. Click here to register and you will receive the Zoom link to join in advance of the event in your email.If you have any questions about this event or do not see your registration link a week before the event\, please email mary.tauras@sociocracyforall.org URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/fireside-chat-for-nonprofits/ ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org LOCATION:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/fireside-chat-for-nonprofits/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260119T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260119T173000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031316 CREATED:20251223T065854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T070155Z UID:10003110-1768831200-1768843800@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Small is Beautiful: "Sociocracy light" for small organizations DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nAre you interested in sociocracy but in a small organization … where maybe it’s not worth to work with so much structure? \n\n\n\nThis class is perfect if you: \n\n\n\n if you’re in a unit or organization with 5-10 people\, and \n\n\n\n not planning to grow any time soon (i.e. not a start up) \n\n\n\n You like to keep some things informal\, while also adding a bit more structure and clarity.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\n What parts of sociocracy are useful for a small organization? \n\n\n\n What parts of more informal systems are worth keeping?  \n\n\n\n Where is more structure needed? \n\n\n\n What can we\, and what do we need to do as a next step?  \n\n\n\n\n\nIn these 4 hours we will: \n\n\n\nAnalyse what is working for your current system right now – and what isn’t?\n\n\n\nHabits that support coherence and flow\n\n\n\nWhat requires a group decision\, what doesn’t?\n\n\n\nClarity\, structure and roles – what do we need? When do we need it? \n\n\n\nWhen is informal not enough anymore?\n\n\n\nYou will leave with a clearer picture on how to use sociocracy in a way that is helpful.  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresenter\n\n\n\nTed Rau\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTed is an advocate\, trainer for self-governance and sociocracy consultant. After his PhD in linguistics\, he encountered peer-oriented governance systems and became curious about ways of organizing grassroots groups effectively yet equitably. He is co-founder and Executive Director (leader of the General Circle) of Sociocracy For All. Ted identifies as a transgender man; he has 5 children between 10 and 20. He is a German citizen and moved to the US in 2010. \n\n\n\nTed is the author of Who Decides Who Decides (2021) and Collective Power (2023)\, and co-author of the sociocracy reference manual Many Voices One Song (2018). Read his articles on the SoFA page\, on medium and in this LinkedIn Newsletter. \n\n\n\nHis experience as a sociocracy consultant is with business\, nonprofits\, academia\, and multi-stakeholder organizations. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThis class assumes basic familiarity with sociocracy. If you are brand new to sociocracy\, you can go through the free 75min sociocracy primer and that will prepare you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Event time\n\n\n\n Monday\, January 19\, 2026 at 14:00 UTC / 9:00 EST \n\n\n\nEvent time in your time zone: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice and Registration\n\n\n\n\n$120 USD \n\n\n\nThis class is geared towards small organizatons.\n\n\n\nBuy one entrance and get one free for a person in the same orgnization.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nThis is an online class. You will receive your link to join once you register. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/ssociocracy-light-for-small-organizations-2026/ CATEGORIES:beginner,english,Free Webinar,presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Small-is-beautiful.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260108T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260108T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031316 CREATED:20250809T183417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T180847Z UID:10003098-1767895200-1767898800@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Free introduction: What is sociocracy? DESCRIPTION:Are you tired of power games in your organizations? Do you have hope that collaboration in organizations could bring out the best in people? \n\n\n\nDo you think organizations could be places of synergy\, collaboration\, growth\, and deep and authentic connection? \n\n\n\nThis webinar is giving an overview of sociocracy. We will talk about: \n\n\n\nbetter listening\n\n\n\nconsent decision making and circle structure\n\n\n\nexamples from real life!\n\n\n\nPresenter\n\n\n\n\n\nThis introduction will be taught by Emily Lucke\, Academy Level 2 student. \n\n\n\n“My pronouns are she/her and I live on unceded\, unsurrendered Anishnabēg Algonquin territory in so-called Cantley\, Quebec. I’m a farmer\, bartender and community advocate who learned about sociocracy through an interest in intentional communities. I aim to embody sociocracy everywhere I go and am currently working on my consulting certifiaction.  I am particularly interested in land use\, food systems and dismantling white supremacy!  \n\n\n\nFormat\n\n\n\nThis event will include a short welcome/check-in\, followed by an introductory presentation and some time for questions from participants. \n\n\n\nAccess to the webinar\n\n\n\nDidn’t get an email with the link? Check your spam folder! \n\n\n\n\nEvent time\n\n\n\n Thursday\, January 8\, 2026 at 18:00 UTC / 1:00 EST \n\n\n\nEvent time in your time zone: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/free-info-session-january-2026/ CATEGORIES:beginner,english,Free Webinar,presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sociocracy_intro-webinar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031316 CREATED:20251013T085458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T085740Z UID:10003104-1764835200-1764853200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Accountability without coercion DESCRIPTION:Is it possible to have accountability without power-over? Is it possible to show up for each other without coercion? Join us for a mini conference to reflect on accountability in self-management. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/accountability-without-coercion-2/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/accountability-2025-Online-conference.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T020000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031316 CREATED:20251112T040600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T162506Z UID:10003107-1764723600-1764727200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Nonviolent Communication Basics 3 x 2hs DESCRIPTION:This is a 3-session introduction class to compassionate communication (Nonviolent Communication\, NVC). The class covers basic concepts with all sessions being participatory with time for questions and answers. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/nonviolent-communication-basics-december-2025/ CATEGORIES:any level,english ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SoFA-EN-NVC-3x2-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251201T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031316 CREATED:20251015T202625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T224026Z UID:10003105-1764590400-1764594000@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Free introduction: What is sociocracy? DESCRIPTION:Are you tired of power games in your organizations? Do you have hope that collaboration in organizations could bring out the best in people? \n\n\n\nDo you think organizations could be places of synergy\, collaboration\, growth\, and deep and authentic connection? \n\n\n\nThis webinar is giving an overview of sociocracy. We will talk about: \n\n\n\nbetter listening\n\n\n\nconsent decision making and circle structure\n\n\n\nexamples from real life!\n\n\n\nPresenter\n\n\n\n\n\nThis introduction will be taught by Kale Arnof. \n\n\n\n“My name is Kale\, like the veggie. I am a nonbinary person living communally in Somerville\, MA\, USA. By day\, I help folks transition out of homelessness by navigating Massachusetts and Federal programs\, and by night I organize with my union and the Greater Boston Chamber of Co-ops\, practice NVC\, dance\, and learn Spanish. I am a certified Facilitator in Sociocracy and a professional partner of SoFA\, and am currently in the Academy program to grow my skills as a consultant and trainer of Sociocracy. My wish is for us all to be seen\, appreciated\, and able to contribute to one another and the planet in life-serving ways. I have found that Sociocracy is one of the most effective tools for transforming groups of people and creating the conditions for reaching our goals\, and I look forward to sharing this tool with you! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFormat\n\n\n\nThis event will include a short welcome/check-in\, followed by an introductory presentation and some time for questions from participants. \n\n\n\nAccess to the webinar\n\n\n\nDidn’t get an email with the link? Check your spam folder! \n\n\n\n\nEvent time\n\n\n\n Friday\, December 1\, 2025 at 12:00 UTC / 7:00 EST \n\n\n\nEvent time in your time zone: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/free-sociocracy-session-december-2025/ CATEGORIES:beginner,english,Free Webinar,presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sociocracy_intro-webinar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031317 CREATED:20250615T174824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T212812Z UID:10003086-1763807400-1763829000@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:5th Annual Conference: Bringing our Best Selves to the Whole DESCRIPTION:In these turbulent times\, let’s come together to connect\, heal\, and grow. At SoFA’s annual global conference\, we’ll explore how inner work supports thriving communities. Come as you are—and bring those you’d be proud to stand with. Register here! URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/event-5th-annual-conference-bringing-our-best-selves-to-the-whole/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031317 CREATED:20250721T185655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T190727Z UID:10003095-1760643000-1760648400@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Start Your Community with Sociocracy: How good governance can help your forming village thrive with Cate de Vreede DESCRIPTION:Deciding how to decide is foundational—this session explores governance options\, with a focus on how sociocracy can help your community start strong and move forward with clarity.  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/ic-webinars-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Starting-Your-Community-With-Sociocracy-Oct16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031317 CREATED:20250731T221657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T161925Z UID:10003097-1758137400-1758141000@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Discover Your Group’s Sociocratic Strengths & Weaknesses with Audrée Morin DESCRIPTION:Join us: Assess\, Visualize\, Improve: Using SoFA’s Sociocratic Self-Assessment Tool for Your Community URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/discover-your-groups-sociocratic-strengths-weaknesses-with-audree-morin/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-OSA-webinar-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031317 CREATED:20250621T174820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T182331Z UID:10003087-1757599200-1757606400@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Facilitation Practice - 6 sessions DESCRIPTION:This class is a potent combination of short teachings and lots of practice to mature as a facilitator and address the most common pitfalls. Every session has a theme: Integrating objections I+II\, Staying on topic I+II\, Dealings with feelings\, Muddy situations. \n\n\n\nRegister here URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/facilitation-practice-september-2025-2/ CATEGORIES:Classes,english,practitioner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SoFA-EN-Facilitation-Practice-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031317 CREATED:20250822T185736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T174526Z UID:10003101-1757595600-1757599200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Navigating Resistance - Making the case for Sociocracy DESCRIPTION:To register for this event\, please visit the product page here: https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/product/ngo-webinar-navigating-resistance/In this Lunch & Learn\, we will look at ideas for how to best present sociocracy to your team\, how to understand reasons for resistance\, and how to address concerns. This session is focused for groups considering implementation or at early states of implementation\, as well as for students of sociocracy\, advocates and educators – those seeking to support other organizations and community groups with successful implementation. The NGO Sector Circle Facilitator\, Anne Sheridan\, will present this next webinar conversation.More about our Presenter: Anne is a certified sociocracy facilitator and a member of SoFA’s NGO & Nonprofit Circle. Most of her work focuses on cultivating tools and practices for participatory decision-making and conflict transformation in a care-based economy.All Lunch and Learns are open to Nonprofit staff\, Board members\, Volunteers\, etc. whether you have engaged with our or the SoFA Network’s content in the past or not! We look forward to having you with us for this or a future session. You can also engage with us on the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14517171/ URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/navigating-resistance-making-the-case-for-sociocracy/ LOCATION:Zoom information will be provided after registration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Sept-11th-Navigating-Resistance-with-AS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031317 CREATED:20250809T210236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T210440Z UID:10003099-1757505600-1757505600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Nonviolent Communication Basics 3 x 2hs DESCRIPTION:This is a 3-session introduction class to compassionate communication (Nonviolent Communication\, NVC). The class covers basic concepts with all sessions being participatory with time for questions and answers. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/nonviolent-communication-class-september-2025/ CATEGORIES:Classes,english ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SoFA-EN-NVC-3x2-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031317 CREATED:20250721T050926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T050939Z UID:10003094-1756753200-1756760400@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Sociocracy Introduction: 6hr class (2 hrs x 3 days) DESCRIPTION:An introduction to sociocracy with time for theory and practice. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/sociocracy-introduction-september-2025/ CATEGORIES:beginner,Classes,english ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Intro-to-sociocracy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031317 CREATED:20250707T160646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T195558Z UID:10003093-1754654400-1754665200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Sociocracy Fundamentals: A 12-hour Course on Collaborative Governance DESCRIPTION:Learn the essentials of sociocracy in this 4-session\, 12-hour course designed for teams\, communities\, and organizations ready to lead with shared power. Through hands-on practice and real-world examples\, you’ll explore consent-based decision making\, roles\, circles\, and collaborative governance tools that foster clarity\, equity\, and connection. Whether you’re new to sociocracy or seeking to deepen your practice\, this course offers practical frameworks you can start using right away. \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nFor beginners to people with some knowledge who want to deepen their understanding of sociocracy. \n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 1\n\n\n\nOverview of sociocracy\n\n\n\nVision\, Mission and Aims\n\n\n\nFeedback\n\n\n\nOverview of circle structure\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2\n\n\n\nSelection Process\n\n\n\nMeeting Format\n\n\n\nGenerating policy\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3\n\n\n\nConsent\n\n\n\nPractice: integrating objection\n\n\n\nDesign a circle structure\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 4\n\n\n\nFeedback practice\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Nonviolent Communication\n\n\n\nQ&A\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainer \n\n\n\nZujeil Flores\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZujeil Flores is a sociocracy trainer and coach with extensive experience teaching sociocracy to nonprofits\, universities\, ecovillagers\, and for-profit organizations. She has also consulted for nonprofits\, co-ops\, home educator groups\, and other community-based organizations. Zujeil serves as the administrator of training for Sociocracy for All (SoFA) English and the former Sociocracy Academy in Spanish. \n\n\n\nShe has been actively involved in Sociocracy for All since 2018. Zujeil holds a Master’s in Public Health. Her study of the social determinants of health led her to an interest in cooperation\, collaboration\, and support systems which then led her to the study of self-governance. Zujeil was born in Mexico and resides in Philadelphia\, PA\, USA. She is mom to two very active homeschooled boys.  \n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis 12-hour class consists of 4 sessions on August 8\, 9\, 15\, and 16 of 3 hours each. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice and registration\n\n\n\n\n\n$150 USD – 4 sessions X 3 hours \n\n\n\nYou can request a 30% group discount for groups of 3+ people. Email events@sociocracyforall.org.\n\n\n\nAffordability is important to us. If the ticket price keeps you from attending this class\, please email events@sociocracyforall.org and briefly describe your need.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nRegistrations closed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis online class meets on Zoom. Once you register you will receive an email with your link to join. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/sociocracy-fundamentals-august-2025/ CATEGORIES:any level,beginner,Classes,english,practitioner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SoFA-EN-Sociocracy-Fundamentals-w-dates-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031317 CREATED:20250805T181549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T181612Z UID:10003096-1754571600-1754575200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Growing Shared Buy-in through Co-Learning DESCRIPTION:The NGO Sector Circle and Academy alumni Leander Roth present this next webinar conversation.Groups at any stage of interest and implementation can benefit from co-learning about sociocracy. Come to this lunch and learn to explore options for co-learning\, tips for integrating co-learning\, models that other groups are using\, and to set some intentions for yourself.In this session\, we’ll: \n\n\n\nExplore how distributed decision-making supports reflective and adaptive cultures\n\n\n\nHighlight real-life co-learning practices from nonprofit teams using sociocracy whether you’re newly implementing or long time practitioners\n\n\n\nDiscuss challenges and creative adaptations in hybrid and cross-functional environments\n\n\n\nWho it’s for:Nonprofit staff\, volunteers\, board members\, and collaborators curious about peer learning\, participatory governance\, and how sociocracy can help foster shared leadership across diverse organizations.Register here: https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/product/ngosharedbuyinthroughcolearning/ URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/growing-shared-buy-in-through-co-learning/ LOCATION:Zoom information will be provided after registration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031317 CREATED:20250526T051115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T040416Z UID:10003085-1749722400-1749729600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Performance Reviews DESCRIPTION:Basic sociocracy methods class \n\n\n\n\nAbout this class\n\n\n\nThe performance review process in sociocracy is a 360-degree process to give feedback to people in their roles. It’s structured and optimized to give high-quality feedback in a safe and relaxed atmosphere. It ends with a peer-based improvement plan that supports personal and professional growth and accountability. \n\n\n\nThis class is an opportunity to practice and try out a performance review\, while reflecting on the value of accountability in peer processes. \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nGetting Started. (Never been to a workshop\, watched/read a few things.) It’s also great to join if you have other experience but simply haven’t covered performance reviews yet.  \n\n\n\nUnsure 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. \n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\nFeedback is the magic ingredient in governance – add it to improve collaboration across the board\n\n\n\nGather feedback to appreciate what is going well\n\n\n\nFind areas that could be improved\n\n\n\nMake a specific plan together in collaborative way to support the person’s growth \n\n\n\nBuild accountability\n\n\n\nAll classes include presentation\, practice\, and time for questions. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n0:00-0:25Overview: Accountability in power-with0:25-0:50Performance reviews0:50-1:10Giving feedback\, with practice1:10-1:40Practice in small groups1:45-2:00Reflections\n\n\n\nTrainer\n\n\n\nOur sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers. \n\n\n\nTed Rau\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTed 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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event is one 2-hour session on June 12. The starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nPrice and Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\nYou 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.  \n\n\n\nGet your ticket\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee also\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoaching package (choose hours)\n\n\n $75.00 – $1\,920.00Price range: $75.00 through $1\,920.00\n \n\n\n \n Select options\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n1\n2\n3\n…\n7\n\nNext Page URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/performance-reviews-june-2025/ LOCATION:Mars – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/mars-zoom-180463541 CATEGORIES:beginner,english,Performance module full,practitioner,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/performance-review-class.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031317 CREATED:20250524T204318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T175404Z UID:10003084-1749549600-1749553200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Group coaching: What’s the next step for me/us and sociocracy? DESCRIPTION:Are you unsure how to go about learning more about sociocracy? How about moving forward in your organization? What are the options for getting deeper\, getting practice\, motivating your team to learn or use more sociocracy? Do you want someone to strategize with you?  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is a 60min session where we will have 3 people ready to answer your questions. We will be in 3 rooms on 3 topic areas: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Room 1 \n\n\n\n Individual learning – How can I learn more? How can I become a better facilitator or practitioner of sociocracy?\n\n\n\nThis makes the most sense if you already have some exposure to sociocracy (not complete beginners). \n\n\n\nWith Ted Rau \n\n\n\n\n\n Room 2 \n\n\n\nGroup learning – How can my team get trained? What are easy ways to get my team on board? \n\n\n\nThis makes sense if you have a group that is wanting to learn with you. \n\n\n\nWith Zujeil Flores \n\n\n\n\n\n Room 3 \n\n\n\nOrganizational implementation – How can I prepare an implementation in my organization? Who should I talk to? How should I go about it?  \n\n\n\nThis makes sense if you know about sociocracy and you’re in an organization that isn’t sociocratic but could be.  \n\n\n\nWith Jerry Koch-Gonzalez \n\n\n\n\n\nYou will be able to submit your questions so come prepared! You will be able to switch between groups but it might be best to decide which group to attend. All breakouts will be recorded and you will receive a summary after the webinar.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent date and time\n\n\n\nThis webinar will meet on Tuesday\, June 10 at 10-11am EDT / 7-8pm PT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n$0 – $10 – This webinar is free\, however you may choose to make a donation to help us carry our mission forward. \n\n\n\nGet your ticket URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/whats-the-next-step-for-me-us-and-sociocracy/ CATEGORIES:any level,english,Free Webinar,practitioner,presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SoFA-EN-Whats-our_my-next-steps-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031317 CREATED:20250430T023017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T194800Z UID:10003083-1747306800-1747310400@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Building Cohousing Together: Working Effectively with Professionals Using Sociocracy DESCRIPTION:Join us for an info session on governance options for intentional communities\, focusing on how sociocracy can provide a strong foundation for decision-making. This session is perfect for community-builders who are new to sociocracy and just starting their journey. Learn how to make decisions together and keep your group moving forward.https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/ic-webinars/ URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/ic-webinars-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-09-at-11.40.47 AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031317 CREATED:20250409T181826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T023618Z UID:10003082-1746041400-1746045000@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Start Your Community with Sociocracy :: How good governance can help your forming village thrive DESCRIPTION:Join us for an info session on governance options for intentional communities\, focusing on how sociocracy can provide a strong foundation for decision-making. This session is perfect for community-builders who are new to sociocracy and just starting their journey. Learn how to make decisions together and keep your group moving forward. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/ic-webinars/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-09-at-11.40.47 AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T153000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031317 CREATED:20250224T133214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T133618Z UID:10003080-1745485200-1745508600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Sociocracy conference DESCRIPTION:This conference is for practitioners and enthusiasts of sociocracy in all sectors – business\, nonprofit\, community\, networks\, activists\, and education. We’re all working towards this new world in a decentralized way.  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/sociocracy-conference/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Conference-2025-Featured-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031317 CREATED:20250131T174703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T214547Z UID:10003079-1744293600-1744297200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:First Steps Into Sociocracy DESCRIPTION:You’re interested in more collaborative\, consent-based ways of working but you don’t really know where to start. This is the webinar for you! \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, Ted will walk through things you can do to inspire\, immerse and improve the decision-making in your organization.  \n\n\n\nWe will show 3 small experiments you can do in any organization to practice and see what is possible. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is part of our Leading Together with Sociocracy webinar series for non-profits\, small biz\, activists\, and communities. Check out the other two webinars: \n\n\n\nFounder Dynamics – breaking unhealthy power dynamics through intentionality. \n\n\n\nLiving Into Our Values – how sociocracy helps us walk the talk. \n\n\n\n\nPresenter\n\n\n\nTed Rau\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTed 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.Ted brings his designed scenarios to this class – based on years of experience of what is hard and what is helpful in meeting facilitation. \n\n\n\n\nEvent date and time\n\n\n\nThis webinar will meet on Thursday\, April 10 at 2-3pm EST / 11-12pm PT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n$0 – $10 – This webinar is free\, however you may choose to make a donation to help us carry our mission forward. \n\n\n\nGet your ticket URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/first-steps-into-sociocracy-2025/ CATEGORIES:beginner,english,Free Webinar,presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Firts-Steps-into-sociocracy-webinar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031317 CREATED:20250131T010508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T170246Z UID:10003078-1742392800-1742396400@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Living Into Our Values DESCRIPTION:A common story: mission-driven organizations that write beautiful words on their website. But under the hood and behind closed doors\, it’s the same old same old power dynamics. It’s disheartening to see how many organizations struggle to be the organization they want to be – despite best intentions. The missing link is often the lack of a governance system that creates conditions where a positive culture can evolve and thrive.  \n\n\n\nInstead of unacknowledged power-over or apathy\, find clarity. \n\n\n\nInstead of pretty words and analysis paralysis\, find action. \n\n\n\nInstead of saying “we’re inclusive and we care”\, implement the structures that support it. \n\n\n\nMany of those aspects can be addressed by the governance system sociocracy. We will show why awareness-based approaches and good intentions alone can’t address a lack of integrity\, and what practices and tools actually work – not for being perfect but closer to who we want to be.  \n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is part of our Leading Together with Sociocracy webinar series for non-profits\, small biz\, activists\, and communities. Check out the other two webinars: \n\n\n\nFounder Dynamics – breaking unhealthy power dynamics through intentionality. \n\n\n\nFirst Steps Into Sociocracy – ways to experiment\, inspire & implement \n\n\n\n\nPresenter\n\n\n\nTed Rau\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTed 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.Ted brings his designed scenarios to this class – based on years of experience of what is hard and what is helpful in meeting facilitation. \n\n\n\n\nEvent date and time\n\n\n\nThis webinar will meet on Wednesday\, March 19 at 2-3pm EST / 11-12pm PT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n$0 – $10 This webinar is free\, however you may choose to make a donation to help us carry our mission forward. \n\n\n\nGet your ticket URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/living-into-our-values-2025/ CATEGORIES:any level,Classes,english,Free Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Living-into-our-values-webinar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031317 CREATED:20250130T032800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T091741Z UID:10003077-1740484800-1740488400@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Founder Dynamics - Free DESCRIPTION:Some founders have a really hard time sharing power. Being a founder requires a certain skill set of being a passionate generalist who can get things done – a slightly different skill set than building a sustainable organization to carry the mission.  \n\n\n\nAs these groups around a founder grow into organizations\, there is a classic trap that evolves:  \n\n\n\nFounders feel very responsible because\, of course!\, they care about the organization\, they often hold the intellectual property or expertise\, as well as relationships. Others want to contribute to the mission but soon notice that all paths in the organization seem to lead back to the founder. For everyone else in the organization (self-starters or just people who want to do their work well)\, that can be a maddening experience.  \n\n\n\nThey might even be aware of the disproportionate power they hold.  \n\n\n\nThose patterns are hard to break – frustrating everyone else and depriving the organization of broader input.  \n\n\n\nFor founders\, it can be dramatic – being a bottleneck is not healthy and can easily lead to burnout.  \n\n\n\nThis free webinar will show how to get out of the trap – if people are ready.  \n\n\n\nWe will talk about people end up in the trap\n\n\n\nUnderstandable and well-intentioned actions that just tighten the trap.\n\n\n\nWhat works?\n\n\n\nNext steps you can take as a founder or member\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is part of our Leading Together with Sociocracy webinar series for non-profits\, small biz\, activists\, and communities. Check out the other two webinars: \n\n\n\nLiving Into Our Values – how sociocracy helps us walk the talk. \n\n\n\nFirst Steps into Sociocracy – Ways to experiment\, inspire & implement \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresenter\n\n\n\nTed Rau\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTed 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.Ted brings his designed scenarios to this class – based on years of experience of what is hard and what is helpful in meeting facilitation. \n\n\n\n\nEvent time\n\n\n\nThis webinar will meet on Tuesday\, February 25 at 12 EST / 9 PT \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n$0 – $10 This webinar is free\, however you may choose to make a donation to help us carry our mission forward. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGet your ticket URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/founder-dynamics-feb-2025/ CATEGORIES:any level,beginner,english,Free Webinar,practitioner,presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Founder-Dynamics-webinar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T031317 CREATED:20240625T165709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T141012Z UID:10002748-1732357800-1732379400@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Sociocracy in Intentional Communities Conference DESCRIPTION:Conference \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAbout this Conference\n\n\n\nSave the date! Our 4th conference for intentional communities is coming in November 2024 – with information on better governance in communities\, networking\, and inspiration. \n\n\n\nProgram and speakers to be announced! \n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis conference runs for 6 hours starting at: \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPre-register!\n\n\n\nWe’re happy to remind you when the conference gets closer and the program is public! \n\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1\n2\n3\n…\n7\n\nNext Page URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/sociocracy-in-intentional-communities-conference-2024/ LOCATION:SoFA Zoom (Multi-Room) CATEGORIES:any level,english ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/jerryCopy-of-Sociocracy-in-intentional-communities-conference-2023-social-media.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241104T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241104T131500 DTSTAMP:20260423T031317 CREATED:20210708T185253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T141043Z UID:10001908-1730721600-1730726100@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Free introduction: What is sociocracy? DESCRIPTION:Didn’t get an email with the link to access the webinar? Check your spam folder! \n\n\n\nAre you tired of power games in your organizations? Do you have hope that collaboration in organizations could bring out the best in people? \n\n\n\nDo you think organizations could be places of synergy\, collaboration\, growth\, and deep and authentic connection? \n\n\n\nThis webinar is giving an overview of sociocracy. We will talk about: \n\n\n\nbetter listening\n\n\n\nconsent decision making and circle structure\n\n\n\nexamples from real life!\n\n\n\nTeacher\n\n\n\nThis introduction will be taught by Ted Rau\, staff in Sociocracy For All\, and co-author of the sociocracy handbook Many Voices One Song. \n\n\n\nFormat\n\n\n\nThis event will include a short welcome/check-in\, followed by a 35min presentation and time for questions from participants. \n\n\n\nTickets/zoom access\n\n\n\nDidn’t get a ticket? Check your spam folder! \n\n\n\nEvent time\n\n\n\nThe event will be on Monday\, November 4th – 12:00 UTC / 07:00 EST \n\n\n\nEvent time in your time zone: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMissed the event? Go here  \n\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/free-info-session-nov2024/ CATEGORIES:beginner,english,Free Webinar,presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sociocracy_intro-webinar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR