Nonviolent Communication Basics 3 x 2hs
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.
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.
Learn and practice the basics of sociocracy In this class you will be introduced to basic principles of sociocracy with many examples and practice opportunities. All sessions are participatory with time for questions and answers. Friday, September 19, 2025 at 14:00 UTC / 10:00 EDT Event time in your time zone: Class Schedule This is […]
The 5-month program covers all the parts of sociocracy in weekly 2h meetings. Leads to facilitator certification.
This is a free sociocracy info session. We will look at what self-management is trying to achieve, how sociocracy works, and what kind of organizations are doing sociocracy.
For members and prospective members of the Professional Partner Program. This two our “unconference” is an opportunity to break out of our Communities of Practice and share our burning questions and the wisdom we’ve gained from our professional experience. Prospective Professional Partners should have at least a Facilitator level certification.
Learn how to train and implement sociocracy! Requires facilitators certification. 2h sessions every two weeks for 5 months
This is a quarterly Community of Practice for people actively working in cooperatives and engaging questions of governance, participation, facilitation, and organizational structure. Our gathering will take place on Sept 22 at 1pm ET and will be hosted by Leander Roth and Michelle Tsutsumi from the Sociocracy For All Co-op Circle. Future sessions will continue […]
A beginner-friendly session on sociocracy — a consent-based, shared-power system for making decisions together — for Unitarian Universalist leaders, staff, and congregants. We’ll cover the basics, hear real examples from UU settings, and leave with ideas for your own community and what next steps you can take.
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. Register here
How can sociocracy create a culture where all voices can be heard, disagreement is welcome, and people feel comfortable to be themselves? This training will highlight how the concepts of psychological safety and generative conflict can be intentionally cultivated through your facilitation and implementation of sociocracy.
Kelly Leonard and Stefani Danes of Rachel Carson EcoVillage share their community’s practice of “Transformative Communication” — blending sociocracy and Non-Violent Communication to strengthen relationships and support collective action. Interactive session with hands-on practice. 👆 Click the title above to register.
A six-session facilitator workshop moving from understanding sociocracy to practicing it — for UUs and open to all. Wednesdays, Oct 7–Nov 11, 4:30–6:30pm PT. Facilitated by Rev. Renee Ruchotzke and Anne Sheridan, Certified Sociocracy Trainer. We’ll build skills like consent-based meetings and holding rounds. 👆 Click the title above to register.
This is a free sociocracy info session. We will look at what self-management is trying to achieve, how sociocracy works, and what kind of organizations are using sociocracy.
Join the Sociocracy & Permaculture Community of Practice! The next gatherings will take place on: and will be hosted by Rhonda Baird from the Sociocracy in Permaculture Circle. Register to the event
Explore the foundations of sociocracy for intentional communities—consent-based decisions, circle structure, and tools for transparent, collaborative governance. Led by facilitator Adam Barnfather, who helps communities thrive through dynamic governance. 👆 Click the title above to register.