BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sociocracy For All - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sociocracy For All 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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022454 CREATED:20240327T104154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T110409Z UID:10002666-1715594400-1715601600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Inclusive meetings. Better meetings with clarity and flow DESCRIPTION:Basic sociocracy tools \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAbout this training\n\n\n\nMeetings are the precious moment when a team comes together. How can we spend this time more meaningfully? \n\n\n\nThe sociocratic meeting format is one of the gems sociocracy offers. It’s inclusive\, connecting\, and human-centered while providing focus on the work. Learn in this two-hour session how meetings can be improved instantly and how to build a meeting culture over time that fits your culture and gives you the meetings you want. \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nGetting Started. (Never been to a workshop\, watched/read a few things.) \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\nWhat is a meeting format that gives everyone a voice and still doesn’t end up in talking and talking … and talking?\n\n\n\nMeeting format – step-by-step into shared power\n\n\n\nRounds. Thinking and sensing together as a group\n\n\n\nHow to plan and facilitate to stay on track\n\n\n\nHow to divide up complex decisions into doable chunks\n\n\n\nAll classes include presentation\, practice\, and time for questions. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n0:00-0:10Overview and welcome0:10-0:40Meeting format and backlogs0:40-1:00Rounds; facilitating rounds1:00-1:20Building blocks of group process: understand-explore-decide1:20-1:45Staying on track1:45-2:00Feedback and next steps\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\n\nOur sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers. \n\n\n\nJerry Koch-Gonzalez\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJerry has been committed to nonviolent social change all his adult life. He started his career with anti-oppression (especially classism)\, then became a certified trainer of Nonviolent Communication/NVC\, facilitation\, consensus. In the last 10 years\, he has focused on his work in sociocracy. Jerry used to be part of The Sociocracy Consulting Group\, and he is co-founder of Sociocracy For All where he now works full time. Jerry was born in Cuba and immigrated to the USA as a child. He has lived in community all of his life\, since 1994 in Pioneer Valley Cohousing. Jerry is the co-author of the sociocracy reference manual Many Voices One Song. \n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event is one 2-hour session on May 13. The starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nPrice\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\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/inclusive-meetings-better-meetings-with-clarity-and-flow-2/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:Meetings module full ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/basic-classes-2024-meetings.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022455 CREATED:20240215T113159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T232449Z UID:10002642-1714039200-1714046400@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Draw a sociocratic circle structure DESCRIPTION:Basic sociocracy methods class \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAbout this class\n\n\n\nThis class offers two things: (1) it gives an overview of sociocratic circle structure – circles\, roles\, linking\, General Circle\, Mission Circle and special circles. In the second part\, we will (2) draw your own organizational structures and get feedback on the draft. \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nGetting Started. (Never been to a workshop\, watched/read a few things.) \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\nWe want to distribute authority – but avoid misalignment. How can we do that?\n\n\n\nAims and domains: who decides who decides what? \n\n\n\nInformation flow and good flow of operations\n\n\n\nHow to integrate a board and strategy into our work circle structure\n\n\n\nAll classes include presentation\, practice\, and time for questions. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n0:00-0:20Overview of different forms of organizing and their pros & cons0:20-0:40Features of sociocractic structures0:40-0:50How to draw a structure – step by step0:50-1:25Exercise: draw your structure + get feedback1:25-1:50Common misconceptions and questions1:50-2:00Feedback and next steps\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\n\nOur sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers. \n\n\n\nName of trainer\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.  \n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event is one 2-hour session on April 4. The starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nPrice\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\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/draw-a-sociocratic-circle-structure/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:Structure module full ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/basic-classes-structure.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022455 CREATED:20240214T214301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T113259Z UID:10002641-1711706400-1711713600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Decision-making by consent DESCRIPTION:Basic sociocracy methods class \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAbout this class\n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nGetting Started. (Never been to a workshop\, watched/read a few things.) \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\nHow can we make a decision that includes all voices without getting lost in endless discussions? \n\n\n\nConsent: we align with our common ground \n\n\n\nObjections: valuable and valued information \n\n\n\nClear step-by-step for clear and inclusive process\n\n\n\nAll classes include presentation\, practice\, and time for questions. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n0:00-0:25Welcome. Overview: what is consent0:20-0:35Demo of a consent process0:35-1:00Practice and debrief1:00-1:20What do we do if someone objects? 1:20-1:50More practice and reflection1:50-2:00Feedback and next steps\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\n\nOur sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers. \n\n\n\nName of trainer\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.  \n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event is one 2-hour session on March 29. The starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nPrice\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\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/decision-making-by-consent/ LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558 CATEGORIES:Consent module full ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/basic-classes-consent.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022455 CREATED:20240214T145649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T020825Z UID:10002640-1711544400-1711548000@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Prosocial and Sociocracy. How Community Culture Shapes Cooperation and Trust DESCRIPTION:Webinar \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAbout this webinar\n\n\n\nA ProSocial Perspective on Sociocracy: How Community Culture Shapes Cooperation and Trust \n\n\n\nWhat does culture have to do with getting the work done? In a voluntary work force\, cultural patterns can foster cooperation\, trust and motivation or limit their expression. How can community culture be readily understood? Derived from direct observation of successful indigenous peoples’ practices in stewarding shared commons and and demonstrated effectiveness reflected in evolutionary and contextual behavioral science\, the 8 ProSocial Core Design Principles are universal engagement patterns that point to cultural leverage points for strengthening whole group wellbeing by unpacking the difference between “power-with” verses “power-over” dynamics. This brief overview can help you understand how to strengthen whole group wellbeing by considering sociocratic procedures and processes through the lens of the ProSocial Worldview. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.prosocial.world/ \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nFor all levels \n\n\n\nKathleen Walsh\n\n\n\n\nKathleen Walsh\n\n\n\n\n\nKathleen has explored individual\, group and planetary wellness throughout her life as a mental health professional\, legislative activist\, community member and systems thinker. She credits freedom to roam the woods surrounding her home in early childhood as her introduction to the wonders of nature’s inherent intelligent design and considers both sociocracy and the ProSocial Worldview to be perspectives on how nature’s design can inform our thriving future. \n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event is one 1-hour session on March 27. The starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\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/prosocial-sociocracy-ic-2024/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/webinar-prosocial-kathleen-walsh.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T163000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022455 CREATED:20240215T150114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T191236Z UID:10002650-1711463400-1711470600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Facilitation practice (6x2h) DESCRIPTION:2 x 6h practice class \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAbout this practice class\n\n\n\nThis 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\nEveryone gets to facilitate several times! \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nLearning and practicing. For people who have had an overview of sociocracy and are ready to dive into practice in a safe environment. \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 10-18 but open to anyone. \n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\nAddress the most common pitfalls of sociocratic meetings head-on in realistic role plays. \n\n\n\nA tried and tested format: \nmini lecture at the beginning\n\n\n\nscenarios – everyone gets a turn facilitating for embodied learning\n\n\n\nreflection in plenary\n\n\n\n\nWe will practice integrating objections with focus on the steps of integrating\, and then on different ways of integrating objections; \n\n\n\nWe will look at better agendas and how to facilitate different kinds of agenda items effectively\, and what to do when we slide off track or don’t know what to talk about next. \n\n\n\nWhat if feelings get in the way? Address them or ignore them and focus on the meeting? Who decides what? \n\n\n\nWhat kinds of muddy situations are there? What if\, for example\, a visitor objects\, or someone questions basic assumptions while we’re trying to ? \n\n\n\nAll classes include presentation\, practice\, and time for questions. \n\n\n\nSchedule (6 sessions)\n\n\n\n0:00-0:25Welcome and teaching of the day\, intro scenarios0:25-1:403×25 min of role play in groups of 3-4 people; topic will go with the theme of the session1:40-2:00Reflections and learnings with trainer responses\n\n\n\nTrainers\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\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\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event consists of 5x 2-hour sessions starting on March 26. \n\n\n\nThe starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nThe other sessions: \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\nPrice\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\nYou can attend individual sessions by request for $40 each. Contact events@sociocracyforall.org to arrange. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\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/facilitation-practice-6x2h/ LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558 CATEGORIES:Advanced Facilitation,Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/facilitation-class-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240323T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240323T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022455 CREATED:20240206T001756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T010536Z UID:10002628-1711184400-1711198800@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Better Collaboration with Sociocracy for Communities. Portland in person half-day workshop DESCRIPTION:Duration: 4hr | In Person | 2525 N Killingsworth St\, Portland\, Oregon\, United States \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSociocracy gives structure to how to collaborate together toward a shared vision. This workshop is a great introduction to the participative decision-making for the 21st century! \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an eye-opening workshop on sociocracy for communities\n\n\n\nSociocracy is the groundbreaking decision-making method transforming how communities work. In this half-day event\, we will delve into the principles and practices of sociocracy\, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to revolutionize decision-making within your team. \n\n\n\nSociocracy is a transformative approach that empowers individuals and groups to make better decisions\, enhance communication\, and foster a sense of ownership and accountability. Attending this workshop will give you valuable insights into the core principles underpinning sociocracy and discover its potential to revolutionize your community and group dynamics. \n\n\n\nOne of the fundamental aspects of sociocracy is consent decision-making. Unlike traditional methods that rely on majority votes or top-down authority\, sociocracy ensures that every voice is heard and considered. Through a series of engaging activities and discussions\, you will learn how to facilitate consent decision-making processes\, enabling your team to achieve genuine agreement and alignment.\n\n\n\nAnother key principle of sociocracy is decentralized power. By distributing authority and responsibility throughout the organization\, sociocracy fosters a sense of autonomy and ownership among team members. You will explore practical strategies for implementing decentralized power structures\, enabling your team to operate with increased effectiveness\, resilience\, and creativity.\n\n\n\nSociocracy also offers techniques for improving meetings. Say goodbye to long\, unproductive meetings that drain your team’s energy and time. Through interactive exercises\, you will learn how to facilitate efficient and participatory meetings that foster collaboration and move things along faster while creating trust and connection.\n\n\n\nBy the end of this workshop\, you will walk away with an understanding of how what sociocracy is and how it might be useful to your community.\n\n\n\nI learned a lot and have a great understanding of the Sociocracy process after the beginners’ class. It was engaging and enjoyable. I appreciate the opportunity to work with folks from many backgrounds through the class exercises.. I am looking forward to continuing my sociocracy education and implementing it in my groups! \n\n\n\nTami Gingrow\, Fayette County\, Pennsylvania \n\n\n\nTrainer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTed Rau 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 Sociocracy For All and spends his days consulting\, teaching and leading the member organization. Ted identifies as a transgender man; he has 5 children between 9 and 18. A German citizen he\, has lived in an intentional community in Massachusetts since 2010. He is co-author of two books on self-governance\, Many Voices One Song (2018) and Who Decides Who Decides (2021); and Collective power (2023) \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nI highly recommend this course on consent\, objection and facilitation. Ted explains clearly and calmly\, the slides are an excellent addition to the book ” many voices\, one song” and it’s great to see people from around the world using Sociocracy. \n\n\n\nJackie\, Bull City Commons\, Durham\, NC \n\n\n\nWho is this workshop for?\n\n\n\nPeople from intentional communities (ecovillage\, cohousing and collectives)\n\n\n\nPeople interested in living in community\n\n\n\nTopics/Schedule\n\n\n\nWelcome: get to know\, and an overview of the day\n\n\n\nStructure: how does the structure of a community differ from “traditional” structures? What do real communities’ structures look like?\n\n\n\nMeeting format – Have better and more inclusive meetings!\n\n\n\nDecision-making: How does consent work? What’s the difference betwen consensus and consent? Consent process (demo + practice). Objections: What if someone is against a proposal? \n\n\n\nSelections: Choosing candidates by consent: how to choose together who does what (demo)\n\n\n\nClosing and fare-wells \n\n\n\nThis is an in person workshop!\n\n\n\nThis workshop is being presented in partnership with Cathedral Park Cohousing\, a forming community in Portland\, OR. \n\n\n\nVenue: 2525 N Killingsworth StPortland\, 97217United States \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nSign up now and join us to find out about a more harmonious and successful way of working together. \n\n\n\n\n\nWe care about affordability and ease of access – but we also need to watch for our own livelihood. Please pay what you can afford. \n\n\n\nThis event is on March 23! \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\nMore info about sociocracy\n\n\n\nFind out about sociocracy on our resource page. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/better-collaboration-with-sociocracy-for-communities-portland-or-half-day/ LOCATION:Portland\, 2525 N Killingsworth St\, Portland\, OR\, 97217\, United States CATEGORIES:In person training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/better-collaboration-march-23-portland-half-day.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org GEO:45.563213724171;-122.69281135866 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portland 2525 N Killingsworth St Portland OR 97217 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2525 N Killingsworth St:geo:-122.69281135866,45.563213724171 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240322T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240322T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022455 CREATED:20240206T212352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T005529Z UID:10002631-1711099800-1711123200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Better Collaboration with Sociocracy. Portland in person full-day workshop DESCRIPTION:Duration: 6.5 hr | In Person | 2525 N Killingsworth St\, Portland\, Oregon\, United States \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSociocracy gives structure to how to collaborate together toward a shared vision. This workshop is a great introduction to the participative decision-making for the 21st century! \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an eye-opening workshop on sociocracy for organizations\n\n\n\nSociocracy is the groundbreaking decision-making method transforming how organizations collaborate and function. In this all-day event\, we will delve into the principles and practices of sociocracy\, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to revolutionize decision-making within your team. \n\n\n\nSociocracy is a transformative approach that empowers individuals and groups to make better decisions\, enhance communication\, and foster a sense of ownership and accountability. Attending this workshop will give you valuable insights into the core principles underpinning sociocracy and discover its potential to revolutionize your community and group dynamics. \n\n\n\nOne of the fundamental aspects of sociocracy is consent decision-making. Unlike traditional methods that rely on majority votes or top-down authority\, sociocracy ensures that every voice is heard and considered. Through a series of engaging activities and discussions\, you will learn how to facilitate consent decision-making processes\, enabling your team to achieve genuine agreement and alignment.\n\n\n\nAnother key principle of sociocracy is decentralized power. By distributing authority and responsibility throughout the organization\, sociocracy fosters a sense of autonomy and ownership among team members. You will explore practical strategies for implementing decentralized power structures\, enabling your team to operate with increased effectiveness\, resilience\, and creativity.\n\n\n\nSociocracy also offers techniques for improving meetings. Say goodbye to long\, unproductive meetings that drain your team’s energy and time. Through interactive exercises\, you will learn how to facilitate efficient and participatory meetings that foster collaboration and move things along faster while creating trust and connection.\n\n\n\nBy the end of this workshop\, you will walk away with a solid understanding of how sociocracy works in a community and what its benefits are.\n\n\n\nI learned a lot and have a great understanding of the Sociocracy process after the beginners’ class. It was engaging and enjoyable. I appreciate the opportunity to work with folks from many backgrounds through the class exercises.. I am looking forward to continuing my sociocracy education and implementing it in my groups! \n\n\n\nTami Gingrow\, Fayette County\, Pennsylvania \n\n\n\nTrainer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTed Rau 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 Sociocracy For All and spends his days consulting\, teaching and leading the member organization as Executive Director. Ted identifies as a transgender man; he has 5 children between 9 and 18. A German citizen he\, has lived in Massachusetts since 2010. He is co-author of two books on self-governance\, Many Voices One Song (2018) and Who Decides Who Decides (2021); and Collective power (2023) \n\n\n\n\nI highly recommend this course on consent\, objection and facilitation. Ted explains clearly and calmly\, the slides are an excellent addition to the book ” many voices\, one song” and it’s great to see people from around the world using Sociocracy. \n\n\n\nJackie\, Bull City Commons\, Durham\, NC \n\n\n\nWho is this workshop for?\n\n\n\nPeople from organizations with collaborative cultures (business\, nonprofit)\n\n\n\nActivist groups\, associations\, trusts\, coops\n\n\n\nanyone who makes decisions with others!\n\n\n\nTopics/schedule\n\n\n\nAll topics will include Q&A as we go! \n\n\n\nWelcome: get to know\, and an overview of the day\n\n\n\nStructure: how can we organize committees so everyone can be included in decision-making? Draw your own circle (small groups)\n\n\n\nSelections: Choosing candidates by consent: how to choose together who does what (demo + exercise)\n\n\n\n(Lunch break)\n\n\n\nMeeting format – Have better and more inclusive meetings!\n\n\n\nDecision-making: how can we make decisions together so every voice is included – while still moving forward? Consent process (demo + practice). Objections: What if someone is against a proposal? Practice (small groups)\n\n\n\nFeedback processes:How feedback helps us be inclusive and productive; a simple format to do group feedback (practice)\n\n\n\nClosing and fare-wells \n\n\n\nGiving individuals the ability to freely and safely express their thoughts and opinions in a group while also allowing room to grow and learn is the most beautiful part of Sociocracy. \n\n\n\nSalt Lake City\, Utah \n\n\n\nThis is an in-person workshop!\n\n\n\nThis workshop is being presented in partnership with Cathedral Park Cohousing\, a forming community in Portland\, OR. \n\n\n\n2525 N Killingsworth StPortland\, 97217United States \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nSign up now and join us to find out about a more harmonious and successful way of working together. \n\n\n\n\n\nWe care about affordability and ease of access – but we also need to watch for our own livelihood. Please pay what you can afford. \n\n\n\nThis event is on March 22! \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\nMore info about sociocracy\n\n\n\nFind out about sociocracy on our resource page. \n\n\n\nShareTweetShare0 Shares URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/better-collaboration-with-sociocracy-portland-or-full-day/ LOCATION:Portland\, 2525 N Killingsworth St\, Portland\, OR\, 97217\, United States CATEGORIES:In person training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/better-collaboration-march-22-portland-full-day.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org GEO:45.563213724171;-122.69281135866 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portland 2525 N Killingsworth St Portland OR 97217 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2525 N Killingsworth St:geo:-122.69281135866,45.563213724171 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022455 CREATED:20240126T122806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T003000Z UID:10002626-1711018800-1711033200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:2024 Nonprofit Sociocracy Conference DESCRIPTION:This conference will explore how sociocracy can help nonprofits address critical governance challenges\, build healthy cultures and advance their missions. Our aim is for conference attendees to leave the event feeling energized and inspired by being part of a larger movement. We hope that attendees will come away from the conference feeling more knowledgeable about the experiences of others in the field\, and related frameworks. We will also be offering participants the option to be paired with certified consultants to consider implementation needs. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/2024-nonprofit-sociocracy-conference/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Sociocracy-in-Nonprofits-2024-1200x675-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240315T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240315T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022455 CREATED:20240206T230030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T152008Z UID:10002632-1710525600-1710532800@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Better Collaboration with Sociocracy. Port Townsend in-person workshop DESCRIPTION:Duration: 2hr | In Person | Port Townsend Ecovillage @ 420 35th St.\, Port Townsend\, Washington\, United States \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSociocracy gives structure to how to collaborate together toward a shared vision. This workshop is a great introduction to the participative decision-making for the 21 century! \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an eye-opening workshop on sociocracy\n\n\n\nSociocracy is the groundbreaking decision-making method transforming how organizations collaborate and function. \n\n\n\nSociocracy is a transformative approach that empowers individuals and groups to make better decisions\, enhance communication\, and foster a sense of ownership and accountability. Attending this workshop will give you valuable insights into the core principles underpinning sociocracy and discover its potential to transform your community and group dynamics. \n\n\n\nOne of the fundamental aspects of sociocracy is consent decision-making. Unlike traditional methods that rely on majority votes or top-down authority\, sociocracy ensures that every voice is heard and considered. Through a series of engaging activities and discussions\, you will learn how to facilitate consent decision-making processes\, enabling your team to achieve genuine agreement and alignment.\n\n\n\nAnother key principle of sociocracy is decentralized power. By distributing authority and responsibility throughout the organization\, sociocracy fosters a sense of autonomy and ownership among team members. You will explore practical strategies for implementing decentralized power structures\, enabling your team to operate with increased effectiveness\, resilience\, and creativity.\n\n\n\nSociocracy also offers techniques for improving meetings. Say goodbye to long\, unproductive meetings that drain your team’s energy and time. Through interactive exercises\, you will learn how to facilitate efficient and participatory meetings that foster collaboration and move things along faster while creating trust and connection.\n\n\n\nBy the end of this workshop\, you will walk away with an understanding of how sociocracy can benefit organizations in living in a shared power frame.\n\n\n\nFor this 2h workshop\, we will focus on structure and decision-making. \n\n\n\nI learned a lot and have a great understanding of the Sociocracy process after the beginners’ class. It was engaging and enjoyable. I appreciate the opportunity to work with folks from many backgrounds through the class exercises.. I am looking forward to continuing my sociocracy education and implementing it in my groups! \n\n\n\nTami Gingrow\, Fayette County\, Pennsylvania \n\n\n\nTopics / Schedule\n\n\n\nAll topics will include Q&A as we go! \n\n\n\nWelcome: get to know\, and an overview of the evening\n\n\n\nStructure: how can we organize committees so everyone can be included in decision-making? \n\n\n\nDecision-making: how can we make decisions together so every voice is included – while still moving forward? Consent process (demo + practice). Objections: What if someone is against a proposal? \n\n\n\nClosing and fare-wells \n\n\n\nTrainer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTed Rau 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 Sociocracy For All and spends his days consulting\, teaching and leading the member organization as Executive Director. Ted identifies as a transgender man; he has 5 children between 9 and 18. A German citizen he\, has lived in Massachusetts since 2010. He is co-author of two books on self-governance\, Many Voices One Song (2018) and Who Decides Who Decides (2021); and Collective power (2023) \n\n\n\n\nI highly recommend this course on consent\, objection and facilitation. Ted explains clearly and calmly\, the slides are an excellent addition to the book ” many voices\, one song” and it’s great to see people from around the world using Sociocracy. \n\n\n\nJackie\, Bull City Commons\, Durham\, NC \n\n\n\nWho is this workshop for?\n\n\n\nPeople from organizations with collaborative cultures (business\, nonprofit)\n\n\n\nActivist groups\, associations\, trusts\, coops\n\n\n\nanyone who makes decisions with others and wants to do that well!\n\n\n\nThis is an in person workshop!\n\n\n\nPort Townsend Ecovillage \n\n\n\n420 35th St.Port Townsend\, Washington\, 98368United States \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nSign up now and join us to find out about a more harmonious and successful way of working together. \n\n\n\n\n\nWe care about affordability and ease of access – but we also need to watch for our own livelihood. Please pay what you can afford. \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\nMore info about sociocracy\n\n\n\nFind out about sociocracy on our resource page. \n\n\n\nShareTweetShare0 Shares URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/better-collaboration-for-communities-townsend/ LOCATION:Port Townsend Ecovillage\, 420 35th St.\, Port Townsend\, WA\, 98368\, United States CATEGORIES:In person training GEO:48.125416840357;-122.7817395469 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Port Townsend Ecovillage 420 35th St. Port Townsend WA 98368 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=420 35th St.:geo:-122.7817395469,48.125416840357 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022455 CREATED:20240213T140451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T215503Z UID:10002639-1710414000-1710421200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Inclusive meetings. Better meetings with clarity and flow DESCRIPTION:Basic sociocracy tools \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAbout this training\n\n\n\nMeetings are the precious moment when a team comes together. How can we spend this time more meaningfully? \n\n\n\nThe sociocratic meeting format is one of the gems sociocracy offers. It’s inclusive\, connecting\, and human-centered\, while providing focus on the work. Learn in this two hour session how meetings can be improved instantly and how to build a meeting culture over time that fits your culture and gives you the meetings you want. \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nGetting Started. (Never been to a workshop\, watched/read a few things.) \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\nWhat is a meeting format that gives everyone a voice and still doesn’t end up in talking and talking … and talking? \n\n\n\nMeeting format – step-by-step into shared power\n\n\n\nRounds. Thinking and sensing together as a group\n\n\n\nHow to plan and facilitate to stay on track\n\n\n\nHow to divide up complex decisions into doable chunks\n\n\n\nAll classes include presentation\, practice\, and time for questions. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n0:00-0:10Overview and welcome0:10-0:40Meeting format and backlogs0:40-1:00Rounds; facilitating rounds1:00-1:20Building blocks of group process: understand-explore-decide1:20-1:45Staying on track1:45-2:00Feedback and next steps\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\n\nOur sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers. \n\n\n\nJerry Koch-Gonzalez\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJerry has been committed to nonviolent social change all his adult life. He started his career with anti-oppression (especially classism)\, then became a certified trainer of Nonviolent Communication/NVC\, facilitation\, consensus. In the last 10 years\, he has focused on his work in sociocracy. Jerry used to be part of The Sociocracy Consulting Group\, and he is co-founder of Sociocracy For All where he now works full time. Jerry was born in Cuba and immigrated to the USA as a child. He has lived in community all of his life\, since 1994 in Pioneer Valley Cohousing. Jerry is the co-author of the sociocracy reference manual Many Voices One Song. \n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event is one 2-hour session on March 14. The starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nIf you miss the event\, you can request a recording. \n\n\n\nPrice\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\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/inclusive-meetings-better-meetings-with-clarity-and-flow/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:Meetings module full ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/basic-classes-2024-meetings.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022455 CREATED:20240125T184403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T195228Z UID:10002625-1706770800-1706792400@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Online Soziokratie Konferenz 2024 🇩🇪 DESCRIPTION:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/de/soziokratie-konferenz-2024/ URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/online-soziokratie-konferenz-2024-%f0%9f%87%a9%f0%9f%87%aa/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MACHT-2-10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022455 CREATED:20231022T121336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T155651Z UID:10002613-1702033200-1702044000@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Full class: Facilitating Group Decision Making DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic\n\n\nYou know the basics of consent decision-making but you need a bit more to put it into practice? This class is for you! \n\nA continuation of our free appetizer class on consent\, this class will focus on practice opportunities and deepening of group decision-making with consent.\nWhat can I do if there’s an objection?\nWhat if someone brings a concern that’s not really an objection?\nWhat do I do will all the amendment ideas?\nGetting up to speed. What decisions are made in a group\, and what decisions could individuals make alone?\n\nSmall group exercises: \n\nHow do I object?\nIntegrating an objection\naddressing faux objections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n0:00-0:10Overview 0:10-0:30Presentation + questionsConsent and objections 0:30-0:45Exercise (small group)How to object 0:45-1:05Presentation + questionsOptions to integrate an objectionWhen do I amend? 1:05-1:35Exercise (small group)Integrating objections 1:35-2:00Presentation + questionsWhat a concern be an “invalid” objection? 2:00-2:25Exercise (small group)Integrating objections (more difficult) 2:25-2:40Presentation + QsHow to speed things up – policy & operations 2:40-2:50Exercise (small group)Reflection time 2:50-3:00Closing and feedback\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\nThis event is one 3-hour session on December 8. The starting time in local time zones is:\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTrainers\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students. This class is taught by Thomas Kemps.\n  \nThomas Kemps \nThomas is passionate about grassroots organizing and sociocracy. He’s a sociocracy certified trainer based in Italy. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\nRegular pricing: $85 per person. We ask that when an organization pays for your ticket\, you opt for the professional pricing level of $180. \n  \n\nScholarships: If your financial situation is keeping you from taking this class\, please send a short paragraph describing your need to events@sociocracyforall.org. You can request 30%\, 60% or 100% off. Note that it’s rare that we give big scholarships to people in countries with high cost of living. Read our social justice statement\nGroup discounts. Bring a friend! If you’d like to take this class with someone else\, you can receive a discount code to sign up for 30% discount each. (For three or more people.) Request a group discount code: events@sociocracyforall.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLevel\nThis class requires familiarity with consent. You can sign up for our free info session as an introduction (there will also be a recording in case you miss the live event).\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n+++ \n\n\n\nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/full-class-facilitating-group-decision-making/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/modules-consent-full-thomas.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231124T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231124T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022455 CREATED:20231017T075437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T155705Z UID:10002611-1700823600-1700827200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Free intro: Deciding together DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\nTopic\nThis free class will introduce you to consent-based group decision-making andhelp you use it in your groups. The list of advantages of group decision-making by consent is long: it’s clear\, it’s fast\, it allows for innovation and learning\, and it’s inclusive.And who doesn’t need to make a group decision from time to time? Topics: \n\nWhat’s consent? \nWhat are objections? \nThe 3 steps of a consent process\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n \n0:00-0:05\nOverview\n\n\n \n \n0:05-0:20\nPresentation & questions\nWhat’s consent?\n\n\n \n \n0:20-0:25\nPresentation + questions\nWhat if I don’t consent?\n\n\n \n \n0:25-0:40\nDemo (plenary) + questions\n3 steps to get to consent\n\n\n \n \n0:40-0:50\nexercise (small groups) + debrief\n3 steps to get to consent\n\n\n \n \n0:50-1:00\nClosing and next steps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\nThis event is one 1-hour session on November 24. The starting time in local time zones is:\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTrainers\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students. This class is taught by Thomas Kemps.\nThomas Kemps \nThomas is a SoFA working member in Training Circle\, and lives in Italy\, where he consults\, trains\, and facilitates.He likes to explore new paths and find solutions. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\nThis info session is free to everyone.Sociocracy For All is a nonprofit. Donations are welcome – you can buy a ticket with a donation. It’s appreciated!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLevel\nThis class does not require any previous experience.\nIf you want to prepare\, please download the free ebook Sociocracy\, a brief introduction on our content page. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n+++ \n\n\n\nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/free-intro-deciding-together/ LOCATION:Mars – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/mars-zoom-180463541 CATEGORIES:Consent module free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/17.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022456 CREATED:20231007T094108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T131659Z UID:10002609-1700568000-1700578800@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Full Class: Patterns and processes for inclusive meetings DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nDo you facilitate meetings? This class will help you be more effective\, efficient and inclusive at the same time! \nA continuation of our free info class\, this class will refine and offer practice opportunities with 4 extra topics and 3 small group exercises. \n\nWhat are the steps of decision-making? How does one move a group towards a decision so everyone ‘walks’ together?\nWhat are the tricks of good agendas? How can we hold agenda planning together and make sure we’re staying on track?\nHow can we keep meetings time short and sweet?\nHow can we write proposals together in a timely manner so everyone’s ideas can flow into a proposal?\n\nSmall group exercises: \n\nPlanning an agenda\nWrite proposals together\nHow to improve meetings together over time\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:10\nOverview\n\n\n\n0:10-0:30\nPresentation + questions\nThe anatomy of decisions\n\n\n\n0:30-0:40\nPresentation + questions\nAgenda planning\n\n\n\n0:40-1:00\nExercise (small group)\nPlan an agenda!\n\n\n\n1:00-1:30\nPresentation + questions\nSaving time & staying on track\n\n\n\n1:30-1:55\nDemo (large group) + questions\nWriting proposals together\n\n\n\n1:55-2:20\nExercise (small group)\nWriting proposals together\n\n\n\n2:20-2:30\nPresentation + questions\nMeeting evaluations\n\n\n\n2:30-2:50\nExercise (small group)\nHow to improve meetings together over time\n\n\n\n2:50-3:00\nClosing and feedback\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 3-hour session on November 21. The starting time in local time zones is: \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students. This class will be taught by Jerry\, and supported by co-trainers and mentees. \n \nJerry Koch-Gonzalez\nJerry is one of the co-founders of Sociocracy For All and has been teaching and consulting in sociocracy for more than a decade.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nRegular pricing: $85 per person. We ask that when an organization pays for your ticket\, you opt for the professional pricing level of $180.  \n\nScholarships: If your financial situation is keeping you from taking this class\, please send a short paragraph describing your need to events@sociocracyforall.org. You can request 30%\, 60% or 100% off. Note that it’s rare that we give big scholarships to people in countries with high cost of living. Read our social justice statement\nGroup discounts. Bring a friend! If you’d like to take this class with someone else\, you can receive a discount code to sign up for 30% discount each. (For three or more people.) Request a group discount code: events@sociocracyforall.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLevel\n\nThis class requires basic familiarity with the sociocratic meeting format and rounds. You can sign up for our free info session on meetings (there will also be a recording in case you miss the live event). \nAlternatively\, please review these two articles before the class: \n\nSociocratic meeting format\nOn rounds\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n+++ \nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \n \n \n \n  \nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/full-class-patterns-and-processes-for-inclusive-meetings-2/ LOCATION:Earth – SoFA Zoom Room\, Earth Zoom Room CATEGORIES:Meetings module full ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modules-designs-jerry-meetings-full.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T163000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022456 CREATED:20230908T223608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T194809Z UID:10002607-1700303400-1700325000@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Intentional Communities Conference 2023 DESCRIPTION:Join us online on Saturday\, November 18th\, 2023 to explore how sociocracy supports ecovillages\, cohousing projects\, housing cooperatives and other intentional communities to design a life that meets our personal and collective needs. At the Intentional Communities Conferences 2023\n\n \nFIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CONFERENCE URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/intentional-communities-conference-2023/ LOCATION:SoFA Zoom (Multi-Room) CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022456 CREATED:20230623T161339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T155518Z UID:10002468-1699966800-1699977600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Full class: Performance\, leadership and accountability in horizontal organizations DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\nTopic\n\nThis class will open your eyes in many ways on how to get things done as peers – without power-over and coercion.We will have a closer look at operations – how can we be more productive with workflows and roles? For the operational roles from the free class\, will briefly review what operational roles are and then write a role together to practice.But there isn’t only work\, there are also people. That is why we will take a deep dive into constructive feedback and good formats for giving feedback\, like circle feedback and full performance reviews.The final point will be a reflection – how can we increase accountability if we’re all equals? In a horizontal setting\, who is someone accountable to? And what does that mean for leadership? \n\nInterpersonal feedback\nPerformance reviews\nWorkflows\nCollaborative leadership\n\nSmall group exercises: \n\nWriting Role descriptions\nGive feedback \nCircle feedback\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:10\nOverview\n\n\n \n0:10-0:25\nPresentation + questions\nOperations\n\n\n \n0:30-0:55\nExercise (small group)\nWriting role descriptions\n\n\n \n0:45-1:05\nPresentation + questions\nWorkflows\n\n\n \n1:05-1:25\nPresentation + questions\nInterpersonal feedback\n\n\n \n1:25-1:50\nExercise (small group)\nGiving constructive feedback\n\n\n \n1:50-2:05\nPresentation + Qs\nPerformance reviews\n\n\n \n2:55-2:35\nExercise (small group)\nCircle feedback\n\n\n \n2:35-2:50\nReflection (plenary)\nLeadership and accountability\n\n\n \n2:50-3:00\nClosing and feedback\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\nThis event is one 3-hour session on November 14. The starting time in local time zones is:\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTrainers\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students.\n \nTed Rau\nTed is one of the co-founders of Sociocracy For All and has been teaching and consulting in sociocracy for many years\, in particular around facilitation. About Ted \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\nRegular pricing: $85 per person. We ask that when an organization pays for your ticket\, you opt for the professional pricing level of $180. \n\nScholarships: If your financial situation is keeping you from taking this class\, please send a short paragraph describing your need to events@sociocracyforall.org. You can request 30%\, 60% or 100% off. Note that it’s rare that we give big scholarships to people in countries with high cost of living. Read our social justice statement\nGroup discounts. Bring a friend! If you’d like to take this class with someone else\, you can receive a discount code to sign up for 30% discount each. (For three or more people.) Request a group discount code: events@sociocracyforall.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLevel\nOptional: You can join our free class on performance and accountability (or watch the recording)in preparation for the event.\nThis class will assume that you work in a horizontal context\, e.g. in sociocracy\, Holacracy\, or other forms of self-organization. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n+++ \n\n\n\nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/full-class-performance-leadership-and-accountability-in-horizontal-organizations/ LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558 CATEGORIES:Modules,Performance module full ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/performance-module-full-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022456 CREATED:20230316T153147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T004329Z UID:10002394-1697382000-1697900400@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Sociocracy Certification Intensive (Shutesbury\, MA) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive 7-day residential training in sociocracy at Sirius Community in Shutesbury\, Massachusetts from October 15-21. \nAbout the training\nThis training offers two tracks of learning\, one for beginners and one for advanced practitioners\, that will teach you how to make decisions collaboratively\, create inclusive structures\, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in your organization or community.\nLed by Ted Rau and Shala Massey\, this training offers a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. \nAt the end of the training\, participants will receive certification as either Sociocracy Practitioners or Sociocracy Facilitators\, depending on their level of knowledge and experience. \n  \nSyllabus\nPractitioner training – mostly with Shala\nIn this class\, we will cover introductory sociocratic processes and principles in an immersion format. We will form circles that will operate sociocratically and provide opportunities for practice.\n\n\nTopics: \n\nVision\, Mission\, Aim\, Domain ⬧ circle structure ⬧ circle roles ⬧ meeting format ⬧ generating proposals ⬧ operations/policy ⬧ agenda planning ⬧ feedback⬧ leadership in self-governance ⬧ sociocracy and authentic connection ⬧ sociocracy and personal growth ⬧ sociocracy and social justice \n\n\n\nDaily plan\nEach day we will have:\n\n\nCircle work. Practice of meetings and holding circle roles.\nApplication. Project work and certification work (self-chosen project in small teams)\nScenario work: Working on specific micro-skills responsive to the group dynamics and backgrounds\nReflection & connection: Space for integration and processing the transformational aspects of implementing sociocracy.\n\n\nParticipants will be able to shape the program according to their needs and interests.\n\n\n\nPractitioner Level badges for certification: S1: writing Vision\, Mission\, Aim\, Domain (VMAD)\, S2: Designing circle structures\, S3: Circle roles\, S4: operational role descriptions\, F2: using the basic meeting format\, A1: rolling out policy\, A2: keeping minutes and a backlog\, T1: tools for emotional emergencies\, T4: inviting connection and authenticity\, T6: giving feedback and making requests \nFind out more about the badges. \n  \nFacilitator training – mostly with Ted\nRequired score for entry: 21+ points in the assessment test. (There’s no point in cheating – or this training will likely be too fast for you. If you would like to learn more about how to gain enough experience by October to qualify for the advanced training\, send an email to ted@sociocracyforall.org.) \nIn this class\, we will cover practice and deepening of sociocratic tools and processes in an immersion format. We will form circles that will operate sociocratically and provide opportunities for practice.\n\n\nTopics: \n\nmeeting format ⬧ integrating objections ⬧ social-emotional obstacles in meeting facilitation ⬧ topic/time management ⬧ complex circle structures ⬧ operations/policy ⬧ roles ⬧ leadership in self-governance ⬧ sociocracy and personal growth ⬧ sociocracy and DEI ⬧ sociocracy and finance \n\n\n\nDaily plan\nMorning\n\n\nCircle work. Practice of meetings and facilitation.\nApplication. Project work and certification work (self-chosen project in small teams)\n\nAfternoon:\n\n\nScenario work. Working on specific micro-skills.\nReflection. Quick impulse about a distinct topic followed by discussion and reflection.\n\n\nParticipants will be able to shape the program according to their needs and interests.\n\n\n\nNote: in order to be certified as a facilitator\, participants need to also complete practitioner badges. For people with some experience\, that should be easy to do and you will be able to either complete those steps prior or during this class. It’s not a requirement but if you care about certification\, please be ready to invest 6h of work to complete the requirements in written form\, ideally leading up to the in-person training. We will guide you in completing them.\n\n\nFacilitator Level certification badges: S5: forming a helping circle or sub-circle\, F1: facilitation strategies\, F3: facilitating the policy process\, F4: facilitating the consent process\, F5 integrating objedctions\, F6: facilitating simple and complex selections\, A5: policy review\, A6: performance review\, T2: equity and inclusion\, T3: strategies for better understanding \n\nFind out more about the badges.\n\n\nCertification\nBadges are an acknowledgment of real-world skills that can be used to track and measure your learning. \nYou receive a badge after you have acquired\, practiced and demonstrated a skill. This could\, for example\, be to facilitate a selection process in different contexts (with multiple roles\, online\, in person etc). The badge is defined by a description of the skill and the measurement of the skill acquired (depending on the skill\, this can be self-evaluation forms\, evaluation forms from the people attending\, e.g. participants in your selection process\, or evaluation by an observer). \nOver the course of the week\, participants will engage in training specifically designed to meet the badge requirements for either the Practitioner Certification or  Facilitator Certification.\nParticipants who complete all badge requirements during the course of the week will receive certification through Sociocracy for All. \n  \n  \nSteps to register:\n\n\nProvide us with your basic information by filling out this form\, so we can get back to you.\nMake your payment to confirm your space (at the bottom of this page).\nReceive the confirmation of your payment and your space in the training.\nArrange your travel.\n\n  \n\nVenue and accommodations\n \nSirius Community is an eco-friendly intentional community\, providing an ideal learning environment that is both beautiful and sustainable.\nOn-site overnight accommodations are limited and include shared or private lodging\, and camp sites on camping platforms. Registration includes three organic vegetarian meals per day.\nDon’t miss this chance to deepen your knowledge of sociocracy\, connect with like-minded individuals\, and enjoy the stunning fall foliage of Massachusetts! \n  \n  \n\nCost\nYour registration fee covers three nourishing vegetarian meals each day\, the full course tuition\, and accommodations (listed below).\nPlease note\, your registration does not include travel expenses to and from the training location in Shutesbury\, Massachusetts. \nSingle Bed in Shared Room = $1500 – $4000\nQueen Bed in Private Room = $1700 – $4200 SOLD OUT!!!\nOn-site Camping on Camping Platform = $1254 – $3754\nLocal residents – course tuition and meals only = $1074 – $3547 \nWe believe in fostering inclusivity and accessibility\, and thus\, we offer tiered pricing options to create more equitable access to our transformative experience. \nTier 1 Pricing: Tier 1 is our most affordable option\, thoughtfully designed for individuals who are personally funding their participation and may have limited financial resources. This pricing covers the cost of food and lodging\, and still includes the full training experience\, ensuring that everyone can benefit from our empowering curriculum. \nSingle Bed in Shared Room = $1500\nOn-site Camping on Camping Platform = $1254\nLocal residents – course tuition and meals only = $1074 \nTier 2 Pricing: Tier 2 represents our standard rate\, covering the comprehensive package of tuition\, food\, and lodging\, and compensation for the trainers. By selecting this tier\, you contribute to the base costs of the program and support the compensation of our talented trainers\, making this training sustainable and empowering for all participants. \nSingle Bed in Shared Room = $2500\nOn-site Camping on Camping Platform = $2254\nLocal residents – course tuition and meals only = $2074 \nTier 3 Pricing: Tier 3 is for attendees who are experiencing financial abundance or whose organization will be covering the costs of the training\, Tier 3 ensures that the full cost of tuition\, food\, lodging\, and trainer fees is covered\, with a little extra which in turn enables us to offer discounted rates and partial scholarships to those facing financial hardships. By choosing this tier\, you actively contribute to creating a more inclusive and diverse learning environment. \nSingle Bed in Shared Room = $4000\nOn-site Camping on Camping Platform = $3754\nLocal residents – course tuition and meals only =  $3547 \nWe want to break down barriers and promote equitable access to knowledge and skills. We understand that everyone’s financial situation is unique\, and that’s why we offer these tiered pricing options – so that cost doesn’t become a barrier for participation. Together\, we can create an environment that values diversity\, inclusivity\, and transformative learning for all. \nIf you are interested in attending and a payment plan would make the program more accessible for you\, please reach out to shala.massey@sociocracyforall.org. \nClick here to register! \nCourse Materials\nAs part of your registration\, you will receive all the necessary course materials required for a comprehensive learning experience. These materials are designed to enhance your understanding of sociocracy principles\, practices\, and facilitation techniques. \nMeals\nYour registration fee covers three nourishing vegetarian meals each day\, carefully prepared to support your well-being and sustain your energy throughout the program. We accommodate dietary restrictions and provide a variety of healthy and delicious options to cater to different preferences. Registered participants will receive a questionnaire one month before the event to inform us of any dietary restrictions. \nFinancial Considerations\nWe are committed to making this training accessible to a diverse range of individuals. If the sliding scale options are still beyond your means\, we encourage you to reach out to us regarding our limited financial assistance opportunities.\nWe strive to ensure that financial constraints do not become a barrier to participation. \nIf you are interested in attending and a payment plan would make the program more accessible for you\, please reach out to shala.massey@sociocracyforall.org. \nPlease note that the program cost covers tuition\, course materials\, lodging\, and meals only. You will need to cover travel expenses to and from the training location in Shutesbury\, Massachusetts. \nClick here to register! \n  \nMeet your trainers\nTed Rau is a consultant and coach for self-management. Born in Germany\, he completed a Ph.D. in Linguistics and moved to the US\, where he moved into an intentional community with his five children. He co-founded the nonprofit Sociocracy For All to promote self-management with consent-based\, distributed self-governance. Ted has (co-)authored two books on the topic: “Many Voices One Song. Shared Power with Sociocracy” (2018) and “Who decides who decides. How to start a group so everyone can have a voice” (2021). He’s intending to publish his next book\, “Collective Power. Patterns for a self-organized future” in Sept 2023. \n  \n  \n  \nShala Massey (she/her) is a sociocracy facilitator\, coach\, and trainer based in Texas\, USA who is passionate about dismantling systems of oppression and exploring tools for liberatory design. Shala is a transformational space facilitator who supports transformational leaders and change makers in deepening their skills and embodiment of regenerative practices. In addition to training\, coaching\, and facilitating\, Shala works at the non-profit organization\, Sociocracy for All\, as their conferences and special events Program Administrator. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCancellation Policy:\nA. If we cancel:\nIf we cancel this training\, you receive a 100% refund (or if you prefer\, you can apply your payment to another Sociocracy For All intensive training within 2 years). \nB. If you cancel:\nThrough September 12\, 2023\, you have two options: \n\nTransfer 100% of your payment to a future Sociocracy For All intensive training within 2 years; or\nReceive a refund minus a nonrefundable $150 tuition deposit\n\nBetween September 12\, 2023 and October 11\, 2023 \, you have two options: \n\nTransfer 75% of your payment to a future Sociocracy For All training (we retain 25%); or\nReceive a 50% refund (we retain 50%).\n\nBeginning October 12\, 2023 no refunds or transfers are available. \nNote: Any refunds due will be issued within 2 weeks after the cancellation. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/sociocracy-training-intensive-ma/ LOCATION:Sirius Community\, Shutesbury\, MA\, 01072\, United States CATEGORIES:In person training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/sociocracy-training-intensive1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022456 CREATED:20230719T204759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T153609Z UID:10002462-1697189400-1697209200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Sociocracy workshop in NYC DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of hands-on learning with Ted Rau and Jerry Koch-Gonzalez\nTWO OPTIONS:  Oct 13: Manhattan (CUNY) |\nBONUS: Lawyer’s track  \nUPDATE: Due to internal changes\, the CUNY training is now free of charge. PLEASE rsvp anyway to give us an idea of numbers.  \nSociocracy gives structure to how to work together toward a shared vision. This workshop is a great introduction to the participative decision-making for the 21 century! \nJoin us for an eye-opening workshop on sociocracy\, the groundbreaking decision-making method that is transforming the way organizations collaborate and function. In this all-day event\, we will delve into the principles and practices of sociocracy\, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to revolutionize decision-making within your team. \nSociocracy is not just another management theory; it is a transformative approach that empowers individuals and groups to make better decisions\, enhance communication\, and foster a sense of ownership and accountability. By attending this workshop\, you will gain valuable insights into the core principles that underpin sociocracy and discover its potential to revolutionize your team dynamics. \n\nOne of the fundamental aspects of sociocracy is consent decision-making. Unlike traditional methods that rely on majority votes or top-down authority\, sociocracy ensures that every voice is heard and considered. Through a series of engaging activities and discussions\, you will learn how to facilitate consent decision-making processes\, enabling your team to achieve genuine agreement and alignment.\nAnother key principle of sociocracy is decentralized power. By distributing authority and responsibility throughout the organization\, sociocracy fosters a sense of autonomy and ownership among team members. You will explore practical strategies for implementing decentralized power structures\, enabling your team to operate with increased effectiveness\, resilience\, and creativity.\nSociocracy also offers techniques for improving meetings. Say goodbye to long\, unproductive meetings that drain your team’s energy and time. Through interactive exercises\, you will learn how to facilitate efficient and participatory meetings that foster collaboration and move things along faster while creating trust and connection.\n\nBy the end of this workshop\, you will walk away with a solid understanding of sociocracy and its practical applications. \nSign up now and join us to find out about a more harmonious and successful way of working together. \nI learned a lot and have a great understanding of the Sociocracy process after the beginners’ class. It was engaging and enjoyable. I appreciate the opportunity to work with folks from many backgrounds through the class exercises.. I am looking forward to continuing my sociocracy education and implementing it in my groups! Tami Gingrow Fayette County\, Pennsylvania \nWho is this workshop for?\n\nEveryone who struggles with decision-making in their organization\, or longing for smooth & inclusive decision-making\nPeople interested in cooperative development\nPeople in communities\nPeople in social enterprises or purpose-driven organizations\nEducation\, self-directed learning\n\nBonus track for lawyers (optional)\nOptionally\, lawyers can join the Friday workshop\, hear the basic introduction and then spend a deepening session 10-11.30. This session will focus on the legal considerations around self-management and be steeped in practical experience\, supported by Michael Haber (Director\, Community & Economic Development Program\, Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A). \nParticipants can then join the introduction. \nTopics/schedule\nAll topics will include Q&A as we go! \n\nWelcome: get to know\, and an overview of the day\nStructure: how can we organize committees so everyone can be included in decision-making? Draw your own circle (small groups)\nSelections: Choosing candidates by consent: how to choose together who does what (demo + exercise)\n(Lunch break)\nMeeting format – Have better and more inclusive meetings!\nDecision-making: how can we make decisions together so every voice is included – while still moving forward? Consent process (demo + practice). Objections: What if someone is against a proposal? Practice (small groups)\nFeedback processes:\nHow feedback helps us be inclusive and productive; a simple format to do group feedback (practice)\nClosing and fare-wells \n\nI highly recommend this course on consent\, objection and facilitation. Ted explains clearly and calmly\, the slides are an excellent addition to the book ” many voices\, one song” and it’s great to see people from around the world using Sociocracy. Jackie\, Bull City Commons\, Durham\, NC \nLearn more about sociocracy: \nhttps://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/sociocracy-the-operating-system-of-the-new-economy_with-subtitles.mp4 \n\nTrainer bios\n \nTed Rau 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 Sociocracy For All and spends his days consulting\, teaching and leading the member organization as Executive Director. Ted identifies as a transgender man; he has 5 children between 9 and 18. A German citizen he\, has lived in Massachusetts since 2010. He is co-author of two books on self-governance\, Many Voices One Song (2018) and Who Decides Who Decides (2021); his upcoming book Collective Power is to be published in fall 2023. \n \nAt 71 years old\, Jerry Koch-Gonzalez has been committed to nonviolent social change all his adult life. That has meant training in anti-oppression especially classism\, a certified trainer of Nonviolent Communication/NVC\, facilitation\, consensus and sociocracy. Jerry used to be part of The Sociocracy Consulting Group\, and he is co-founder of Sociocracy For All where he now works full time. He has shared sociocracy and NVC with dozens of communities in North America and abroad. Jerry was born in Cuba and immigrated to the USA as a child. \nGiving individuals the ability to freely and safely express their thoughts and opinions in a group while also allowing room to grow and learn is the most beautiful part of Sociocracy. Salt Lake City\, Utah \nFriday Oct 13\n\nTime: 9.30-3:00.\nVenue: CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies\nLocation: 25 West 43rd st\, 18th floor\, New York City\nPrice: free – or donate to support similar events\nBring a donation for lunch!\nCo-sponsored by CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies & Community and Worker Ownership Project\nBONUS TRACK for lawyers 9.30-11.30 (a donation to SOFA would be wonderful)\n\n  \nMore info about sociocracy\nFind out about sociocracy on our resource page. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/sociocracy-workshop-nyc-2023-2/ CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/nyc-workshop-2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022456 CREATED:20230608T120939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T094232Z UID:10002452-1695909600-1695916800@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Nonviolent Communication Introduction (3x2h) DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic\n\nThis is a 3-session introduction class to compassionate communication (Nonviolent Communication\, NVC). It covers basic concepts with many examples. All sessions are participatory with time for questions and answers.NVC meshes beautifully with sociocracy because it allows us to listen well\, make ourselves understood on a deeper level\, and explore together how we can co-create solutions that work for everyone. The classes will be taught by Jerry Koch-Gonzalez\, co-founder and staff member of Sociocracy For All and certified NVC trainer. All sessions are participatory with time for questions\, role-plays in small groups.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:10\nOverview\n\n\n \nSession 1\nOverview: feelings\, needs and strategies\n\n\n \nSession 2\nEmpathy practice\n\n\n \nSession 3\nMore practice and reflectionUsing NVC for meetings\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is three 2h sessions on Sept 28\, Oct 5\, Oct 12. The starting time in local time zones is:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\nJerry is a sociocracy trainer and consultant and a certified NVC trainer. He has decades of experience in organizations and communities.“Jerry’s workshop was so awesome. I loved the framework and the space for vulnerability. It was really useful to work through the framework in small groups and his personal stories were super engaging and informative.”“I loved the part about making requests\, because people often assume that others know what their needs are.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nRegular pricing: $85 per person. We ask that when an organization pays for your ticket\, you opt for the professional pricing level of $180. \n  \n\nScholarships: If your financial situation is keeping you from taking this class\, please send a short paragraph describing your need to events@sociocracyforall.org. You can request 30%\, 60% or 100% off. Note that it’s rare that we give big scholarships to people in countries with high cost of living. Read our social justice statement\nGroup discounts. Bring a friend! If you’d like to take this class with someone else\, you can receive a discount code to sign up for 30% discount each. (For three or more people.) Request a group discount code: events@sociocracyforall.org. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/nonviolent-communication-introduction-3x2h-2/ LOCATION:Earth – SoFA Zoom Room\, Earth Zoom Room CATEGORIES:Classes,Communication and Connection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/nvc-class-featured-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230930 DTSTAMP:20260425T022456 CREATED:20230823T161333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T163752Z UID:10002469-1695859200-1696031999@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Self-Governance and Money Conference 2023 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/self-governance-and-money-conference-2023/ LOCATION:SoFA Zoom (Multi-Room) CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Power-purpose-and-pay-event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022456 CREATED:20230622T141700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T155536Z UID:10002467-1695646800-1695650400@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Free event: Horizontal accountability DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\nTopic\n\nHow do leadership and accountability work in a peer-based organization? Can everyone be a leader? This free class will support you in re-thinking and improving your governance and your collaborative relationships – especially if you’d like to unlock sociocracy’s potential to be more productive and effective – operational roles will be one of our big topics. \nWe will also highlight how we can identify what is holding us back and how to resolve those tensions. \n\nFeedback loops and institutional feedback\nSurfacing tensions\nOperational roles\n\nAlso\, we will do one group exercise where we identify an organizational tension and formulate a proposal. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:10\nOverview\n \n\n\n \n0:05-0:25\nPresentation + questions\nFeedback loops and institutional feedback\n\n\n \n0:25-0:35\nPresentation & questions\nSurfacing tensions\n\n\n \n0:35-0:45\nExercise (small group)\nIdentify and solve organizational tensions\n\n\n \n0:45-0:55\nPresentation + Qs\nDefining roles for more effectiveness\n\n\n \n0:55-1:00\nClosing and next steps\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\nThis event is one 1-hour session on September 25. The starting time in local time zones is:\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTrainers\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students. This class is taught by Ted Rau.\n\nTed Rau\nTed is one of the co-founders of Sociocracy For All and has been teaching and consulting in sociocracy for many years. About Ted \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\nThis info session is free to everyone.Sociocracy For All is a nonprofit. Donations are welcome – you can buy a ticket with a donation. It’s appreciated\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLevel\nThis class does not require any previous experience.\nIf you want to prepare\, please download the free ebook Sociocracy\, a brief introduction on our content page \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n+++ \n\n\n\nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/horizontal-accountability-september2023/ LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558 CATEGORIES:Modules,Performance module free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/performance-module-free-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230912T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230912T183000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022456 CREATED:20220604T103948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230722T121747Z UID:10001976-1694534400-1694543400@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Sociocracy Leadership Training (SoLT 23) DESCRIPTION:Dates: Sept 12\, Sept 17\, Sept 26\, Oct 3\, Oct 10\, Oct 17\, Oct 24\, Oct 31\, Nov 7\, Nov 14 URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/sociocracy-leadership-training-solt-20/ LOCATION:SoFA Zoom (Multi-Room) CATEGORIES:SoLT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/SoLT-structure-1-300x213-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022456 CREATED:20230416T164457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T145330Z UID:10002427-1694001600-1694005200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Free intro: Deciding together DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic\n\nThis free class will introduce you to consent-based group decision-making andhelp you use it in your groups. The list of advantages of group decision-making by consent is long: it’s clear\, it’s fast\, it allows for innovation and learning\, and it’s inclusive.And who doesn’t need to make a group decision from time to time? Topics: \n\nWhat’s consent? \nWhat are objections? \nThe 3 steps of a consent process\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n \n0:00-0:05\nOverview\n\n\n \n \n0:05-0:20\nPresentation & questions\nWhat’s consent?\n\n\n \n \n0:20-0:25\nPresentation + questions\nWhat if I don’t consent?\n\n\n \n \n0:25-0:40\nDemo (plenary) + questions\n3 steps to get to consent\n\n\n \n \n0:40-0:50\nexercise (small groups) + debrief\n3 steps to get to consent\n\n\n \n \n0:50-1:00\nClosing and next steps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 1-hour session on Sept 6. The starting time in local time zones is:\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students. This class is taught by Pierre Houben.\nPierre Houben \nPierre is a SoFA working member in Training Circle\, and lives in Italy\, where he consults\, trains\, and facilitates.He likes to explore new paths and find solutions. For him\, Sociocracy is the best way how to do it because all perspectives can be heard and considered. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nThis info session is free to everyone.Sociocracy For All is a nonprofit. Donations are welcome – you can buy a ticket with a donation. It’s appreciated!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLevel\n\nThis class does not require any previous experience.\nIf you want to prepare\, please download the free ebook Sociocracy\, a brief introduction on our content page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n+++ \n\n\n\nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/free-intro-deciding-together-sept2023/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:Classes,Consent module free,Modules ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/module-consent-pierre-cofrg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022456 CREATED:20230417T120758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T094851Z UID:10002428-1693310400-1693317600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Facilitation practice – everything at once! (5 weekly sessions) DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic\n\n\nThis is the right class for you if you want to be that weathered facilitator that sees a way forward\, no matter what happens. You want to be the person who brings loving clarity to the group work while actively inviting all voices in. Your vision is that everyone feels safe\, heard\, held\, and empowered in your meetings. This class is geared towards people who have already done our facilitation training (or a comparable experience level) and want to improve their facilitation dramatically. We expect you know how to run picture forming and proposal shaping\, you know how to run a consent process\, and you know how to do a selection process. \nNow it’s time to highlight and master all the stuff in between: when people object and it’s not easy to address their objection\, or if it’s not clear what their objection is. When there are too many options on the table and everyone feels overwhelmed. When you’re under time pressure and you need to find common ground fast.Topics \n\nIntegrating objections\nDrama triangle – and how to facilitate when things are difficult\nHow to stay on topic and what to do with competing directions of a meeting\ndelegating work\, taking shortcuts\, special selection processes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:15\nWelcome & explaining the scenarios of the day\n\n\n \n0:15-0:45\nSmall groups\nScenario 1\n\n\n \n0:45-1:15\nSmall groups\nScenario 2\n\n\n \n1:15-1:45\nSmall groups\nScenario 3\n\n\n \n1:45-2:00\nDebrief and closing\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\n\nThis class consists of FIVE weekly 2h-sessions starting on Aug 29 – Aug 29\, Sept 5\, Sept 12\, Sept 19\, Sept 26 \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\nMaster of the meanest – and most realistic – scenarios: Ted Rau. \nTed is one of the co-founders of Sociocracy For All and has been teaching and consulting in sociocracy for many years\, in particular around facilitation. About Ted \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nRegular pricing: $150 per person. We ask that when an organization pays for your ticket\, you opt for the professional pricing level of $250. \n\nScholarships: If your financial situation is keeping you from taking this class\, please send a short paragraph describing your need to events@sociocracyforall.org. You can request 30%\, 60% or 100% off. Note that it’s rare that we give big scholarships to people in countries with high cost of living. Read our social justice statement\n\n\nGroup discounts. Bring a friend! If you’d like to take this class with someone else\, you can receive a discount code to sign up for 30% discount each. (For three or more people.) Request a group discount code: events@sociocracyforall.org. SoFA members and SoFA Academy students receive full scholarships. (Ask if you don’t know the code!)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLevel\n\nAs stated above\, we expect that everyone who signs up has experience with rounds\, consent\, objections\, basic structure (i.e. you know what a General Circle or a Helping Circle is)\, and has seen a selection process in action. Please take our assessment quiz if you’re unsure. This class is hard! If you don’t have enough experience\, this class is going to be uncomfortable and overwhelming. Please attend at least 3 of the below modules (or something with equivalent content) before signing up for this class.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nCan’t make this time? Find alternative dates for this class. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/advanced-facilitation-aug2023/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:Advanced Facilitation,Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/facilitation-practice.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022456 CREATED:20230417T143159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T133030Z UID:10002429-1688040000-1688050800@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Full class: Performance\, leadership and accountability in horizontal organizations DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic\n\n\nThis class will open your eyes in many ways on how to get things done as peers – without power-over and coercion.We will have a closer look at operations – how can we be more productive with workflows and roles? For the operational roles from the free class\, will briefly review what operational roles are and then write a role together to practice.But there isn’t only work\, there are also people. That is why we will take a deep dive into constructive feedback and good formats for giving feedback\, like circle feedback and full performance reviews.The final point will be a reflection – how can we increase accountability if we’re all equals? In a horizontal setting\, who is someone accountable to? And what does that mean for leadership? \n\nInterpersonal feedback\nPerformance reviews\nWorkflows\nCollaborative leadership\n\nSmall group exercises: \n\nWriting Role descriptions\nGive feedback \nCircle feedback\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:10\nOverview\n\n\n \n0:10-0:25\nPresentation + questions\nOperations\n\n\n \n0:30-0:55\nExercise (small group)\nWriting role descriptions\n\n\n \n0:45-1:05\nPresentation + questions\nWorkflows\n\n\n \n1:05-1:25\nPresentation + questions\nInterpersonal feedback\n\n\n \n1:25-1:50\nExercise (small group)\nGiving constructive feedback\n\n\n \n1:50-2:05\nPresentation + Qs\nPerformance reviews\n\n\n \n2:55-2:35\nExercise (small group)\nCircle feedback\n\n\n \n2:35-2:50\nReflection (plenary)\nLeadership and accountability\n\n\n \n2:50-3:00\nClosing and feedback\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 3-hour session on June 29. The starting time in local time zones is:\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students.\n \nTed Rau\nTed is one of the co-founders of Sociocracy For All and has been teaching and consulting in sociocracy for many years\, in particular around facilitation. About Ted \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nRegular pricing: $85 per person. We ask that when an organization pays for your ticket\, you opt for the professional pricing level of $180. \n\nScholarships: If your financial situation is keeping you from taking this class\, please send a short paragraph describing your need to events@sociocracyforall.org. You can request 30%\, 60% or 100% off. Note that it’s rare that we give big scholarships to people in countries with high cost of living. Read our social justice statement\nGroup discounts. Bring a friend! If you’d like to take this class with someone else\, you can receive a discount code to sign up for 30% discount each. (For three or more people.) Request a group discount code: events@sociocracyforall.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLevel\n\nOptional: You can join our free class on performance and accountability (or watch the recording)in preparation for the event.\nThis class will assume that you work in a horizontal context\, e.g. in sociocracy\, Holacracy\, or other forms of self-organization. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n+++ \n\n\n\nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/performance-leadership-accountability-june2023/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:Classes,Performance module full ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/performance-module-full-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022456 CREATED:20221206T121646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T121814Z UID:10002280-1687435200-1687446000@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Full class: Facilitating Group Decision Making DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nYou know the basics of consent decision-making but you need a bit more to put it into practice? This class is for you! \n\nA continuation of our free appetizer class on consent\, this class will focus on practice opportunities and deepening of group decision-making with consent.\nWhat can I do if there’s an objection?\nWhat if someone brings a concern that’s not really an objection?\nWhat do I do will all the amendment ideas?\nGetting up to speed. What decisions are made in a group\, and what decisions could individuals make alone?\n\nSmall group exercises: \n\nHow do I object?\nIntegrating an objection\naddressing faux objections\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:10\nOverview\n\n\n\n0:10-0:30\nPresentation + questions\nConsent and objections\n\n\n\n0:30-0:45\nExercise (small group)\nHow to object\n\n\n\n0:45-1:05\nPresentation + questions\nOptions to integrate an objection\nWhen do I amend?\n\n\n\n1:05-1:35\nExercise (small group)\nIntegrating objections\n\n\n\n1:35-2:00\nPresentation + questions\nWhat a concern be an “invalid” objection?\n\n\n\n2:00-2:25\nExercise (small group)\nIntegrating objections (more difficult)\n\n\n\n2:25-2:40\nPresentation + Qs\nHow to speed things up – policy & operations\n\n\n\n2:40-2:50\nExercise (small group)\nReflection time\n\n\n\n2:50-3:00\nClosing and feedback\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 3-hour session on June 22. The starting time in local time zones is: \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students. This class is taught by Pierre Houben. \nPierre Houben \nPierre is a SoFA working member in Training Circle\, and lives in Italy\, where he consults\, trains\, and facilitates.\nHe likes to explore new paths and find solutions. For him\, Sociocracy is the best way how to do it because all perspectives can be heard and considered.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nRegular pricing: $75 per person. We ask that when an organization pays for your ticket\, you opt for the professional pricing level of $150.  \n\nScholarships: If your financial situation is keeping you from taking this class\, please send a short paragraph describing your need to events@sociocracyforall.org. You can request 30%\, 60% or 100% off. Note that it’s rare that we give big scholarships to people in countries with high cost of living. Read our social justice statement\n\n\nGroup discounts. Bring a friend! If you’d like to take this class with someone else\, you can receive a discount code to sign up for 30% discount each. (For three or more people.) Request a group discount code: events@sociocracyforall.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLevel\n\nThis class requires familiarity with consent. You can sign up for our free info session as an introduction (there will also be a recording in case you miss the live event).\n\n\n\n+++ \nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \n \n \n \n  \nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/full-class-consent-june-2023/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:Classes,Consent module full,Modules ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/module-consent-pierre-cofug.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022456 CREATED:20230416T161320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T161320Z UID:10002426-1687428000-1687431600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Free event: Horizontal accountability DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic\n\nHow do leadership and accountability work in a peer-based organization? Can everyone be a leader? This free class will support you in re-thinking and improving your governance and your collaborative relationships – especially if you’d like to unlock sociocracy’s potential to be more productive and effective – operational roles will be one of our big topics.\nWe will also highlight how we can identify what is holding us back and how to resolve those tensions. \n\nFeedback loops and institutional feedback\nSurfacing tensions\nOperational roles\n\nAlso\, we will do one group exercise where we identify an organizational tension and formulate a proposal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:10\nOverview\n \n\n\n \n0:05-0:25\nPresentation & questions\nFeedback loops and institutional feedback\n\n\n \n0:25-0:25\nPresentation & questions\nSurfacing tensions\n\n\n \n0:25-0:35\nExercise (small group)\nIdentify and solve organizational tensions\n\n\n \n0:30-0:40\nPresentation + Qs\nDefining roles for more effectiveness\n\n\n \n0:40-0:45\nClosing and next steps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 1-hour session on June 22. The starting time in local time zones is:\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students. This class is taught by Pierre Houben.\n  \n\nTed Rau\nTed is one of the co-founders of Sociocracy For All and has been teaching and consulting in sociocracy for many years. About Ted \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nThis info session is free to everyone.Sociocracy For All is a nonprofit. Donations are welcome – you can buy a ticket with a donation. It’s appreciated!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLevel\n\nThis class does not require any previous experience.\nIf you want to prepare\, please download the free ebook Sociocracy\, a brief introduction on our content page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n+++ \n\n\n\nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/horizontal-accountability-june2023/ LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558 CATEGORIES:Classes,Modules,Performance module free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/performance-module-free.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022456 CREATED:20221204T145525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T210631Z UID:10002276-1686661200-1686672000@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Full class: Decentralizing decision-making with circles and roles DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nThis class is for those who want to understand how circle structures and roles can be used to empower groups and individuals to make decisions and to clarify who does what in an organization.\n\nWe will refine and practice more with 4 extra topics and 3 small group exercises.\n\n What are examples of real organizational structures? How do I design my own?\n How do we define roles to get a lot done?\n How do we decide who does what and who is on what circle?\n What are additional ways to build community?\n\nSmall group exercises:\n\n Define aims and domains\n Let’s draw a circle structure together!\n Selections\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:10\nOverview\n\n\n\n0:10-0:40\nPresentation + questions\nReal examples of circle structures\n\n\n\n0:40-1:10\nExercise (large group)\nDraw a circle structure\n\n\n\n1:10-1:35\nPresentation + questions\nAims and domain\, operat. roles\n\n\n\n1:35-1:55\nExercise (small group)\nDefine your aims/domains\n\n\n\n1:55-2:20\nDemo (large group) + questions\nSelection\n\n\n\n2:20-2:40\nExercise (small group)\nSelections practice\n\n\n\n2:40:2:50\nPresentation + questions\nBuild connections and community\n\n\n\n2:30-2:50\nExercise (small group)\nHow to improve meetings together over time\n\n\n\n2:50-3:00\nClosing and feedback\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 3-hour session on June 13. The starting time in local time zones is:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students. This class is taught by Shala Massey.\n\n\nShala Massey\nShala has been a working member at Sociocracy for All since January 2021. She is active in Sociocracy for All’s Training\, Continuing Education\, and Conference circles and is a certified sociocracy practitioner and facilitator.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nRegular pricing: $75 per person. We ask that when an organization pays for your ticket\, you opt for the professional pricing level of $150. \n\n Scholarships: If your financial situation is keeping you from taking this class\, please send a short paragraph describing your need to events@sociocracyforall.org. You can request 30%\, 60% or 100% off. Note that it’s rare that we give big scholarships to people in countries with high cost of living. Read our social justice statement\n Group discounts. Bring a friend! If you’d like to take this class with someone else\, you can receive a discount code to sign up for 30% discount each. (For three or more people.) Request a group discount code: events@sociocracyforall.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLevel\n\nThis class requires basic familiarity with the sociocratic structures. You can sign up for our free info session on structure in sociocracy (there will also be a recording in case you miss the live event).\n\n\n\n \n+++ \nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \n \n \n \n  \nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/full-class-structure-june-2023/ LOCATION:Mars – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/mars-zoom-180463541 CATEGORIES:Classes,Modules,Structure module full ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/osfu_shala.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022456 CREATED:20221206T120626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T120948Z UID:10002279-1686225600-1686229200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Free intro: Deciding together DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nThis free class will introduce you to consent-based group decision-making and\nhelp you use it in your groups. The list of advantages of group decision-making by consent is long: it’s clear\, it’s fast\, it allows for innovation and learning\, and it’s inclusive.\nAnd who doesn’t need to make a group decision from time to time? Topics:  \n\nWhat’s consent? \nWhat are objections? \nThe 3 steps of a consent process\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:05\nOverview\n\n\n\n0:05-0:15\nPresentation & questions\nWhat’s consent?\n\n\n\n0:15-0:20\nPresentation + questions\nWhat if I don’t consent? \n\n\n\n0:20-0:25\nDemo (plenary) + questions\n3 steps to get to consent\n\n\n\n0:25-0:40\nexercise (small groups) + debrief\n3 steps to get to consent\n\n\n\n0:40-0:45\nClosing and next steps\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 1-hour session on June 8. The starting time in local time zones is: \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students. This class is taught by Pierre Houben. \nPierre Houben \nPierre is a SoFA working member in Training Circle\, and lives in Italy\, where he consults\, trains\, and facilitates.\nHe likes to explore new paths and find solutions. For him\, Sociocracy is the best way how to do it because all perspectives can be heard and considered.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nThis info session is free to everyone.\nSociocracy For All is a nonprofit. Donations are welcome – you can buy a ticket with a donation. It’s appreciated!\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLevel\n\nThis class does not require any previous experience. \nIf you want to prepare\, please download the free ebook Sociocracy\, a brief introduction on our content page.\n\n\n  \nAfter this class\, we invite you to take the corresponding next-level class\, “Full class: Facilitating Group Decisions”\, a 3h-class building directly on the topics covered in the free introduction on the topic of consent. Check out the dates and find an upcoming class for you! \n \n\n\n\n+++ \nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \n \n \n \n  \nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/free-intro-consent-june-2023/ LOCATION:Mars – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/mars-zoom-180463541 CATEGORIES:Classes,Consent module free,Modules ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/module-consent-pierre-cofrg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T022456 CREATED:20230512T122743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T124352Z UID:10002437-1686216600-1686222000@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Exclusive: Observe a real & live meeting DESCRIPTION:The opportunity\n\nFor a second time\, we’re opening our doors for people to observe a sociocratic meeting. And we’re still a little nervous about it! \nBut we also think\, what the heck\, we know how to have awesome meetings and we teach meetings\, so why not show you a real meeting? We have nothing to hide 🙂 \nThe plan: \n\n2 days before the meeting\, you will receive a quick 5min video message to prepare you for the meeting so you understand the context a little bit. If you watch it before the meeting\, you’ll be much better oriented.\nYou can attend the meeting with your camera and mic off.\nYou can add your questions into a file during the meeting.\nAfter the meeting\, the circle facilitator\, Laine\, and the circle leader\, Ted\, stay on for 30min after the meeting to answer your questions.\n\nWho this is for: \n\nCircle facilitators who want to see how to add more flow to their meetings\nNew explorers of sociocracy who want to see how the sociocratic process looks in practice.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nThe meeting\n\nThis is a meeting of one of our department circles\, Content Circle\, our circle that oversees all the different outward-facing activities. \n  \nContent Circle’s subcircles are \n\nWebsite Content Publishing Circle\nTraining Circle\nFundraising Circle\nOutreach Circle\n\nThis is what the agenda looks like now (you will receive a more detailed version before the meeting): \nCheck-inADMINConsent to agendaAgenda: \n\naction items\nreports\nvarious other agenda items (to be determined shortly before the meeting)\n\nReview backlog (brief)Closing round \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 1.5-hour meeting on June 8 plus 30min for Q&A. \n  \nThe starting time in local time zones is: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nThe suggested donation for this opportunity is $10/person or $25/person.  \n  \nIf this is an important opportunity to you and your group and the pricing keeps you from participating\, please send an email to events@sociocracyforall.org \n\n\n\n\n  \n+++ \nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \n \n \n \n  \nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. \n\n \n  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/exclusive-observe-a-real-live-meeting/ LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Attend-a-real-live-meeting.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR