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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
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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
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T130000
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CREATED:20221204T145525Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T120000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T110000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
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SUMMARY:Free intro: Inclusive meetings
DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nIn this free class\, we will share the template for how to structure a meeting so everyone and be heard. The meeting format from sociocracy is flexible yet reliable\, collaborative\, and effective at once. One of the most transformational tools in sociocracy is rounds – the practice of speaking one by one. In this class\, we will not only show how to do it but also practice how to inspire people to stick to this inclusive way of speaking. How can we interrupt people who are monopolizing air time? To conclude this session\, we will share our template of a minutes sheet with guidance on how to take notes so they can be efficient and transparent.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:05\nOverview\n\n\n \n0:05-0:15\nPresentation & questions\nMeeting format\n\n\n \n0:15-0:35\nExercise\nRounds\n\n\n \n0:20-0:25\nPresentation & questions\nGood meeting minutes\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 45-min session on June 6 with some extra time for questions. The starting time in local time zones is: \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students. \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\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\nLevel\n\nThis class does not require any previous experience. If you want to prepare\, please download the free ebook Sociocracy\, a brief introduction on our content page.\n\n\n \nAfter this class\, you can take the corresponding next-level class\, “Full Class: Patterns and processes for inclusive meetings”\, a 3h-class building directly on the topics covered in the free introduction on the topic of meetings. Check out the dates and find an upcoming class for you! \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/free-intro-inclusive-meetings-june-2023/
LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898
CATEGORIES:Meetings module free,Modules
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
CREATED:20221204T142843Z
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SUMMARY:Free class: Building horizontal organizations
DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nHow can everyone be a decision-maker? Learn how to distribute decisions so every voice can be heard. \nThere are 7 secrets to sharing power successfully\, and this free class will cover the 3 most important ones plus one small group exercise: \n\nAutonomy: how to be clear on who decides what\nAlignment: how make sure everyone is working towards the same goal\nCommunication: how to make sure information travels and everyone knows what’s happening – no silos!\n\nWe’ll also do an exercise together to experience the advantages and limitations of all common organization designs. \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\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:05\nOverview\n\n\n\n0:05-0:15\nExercise (everyone)\nDesign patterns for organizational structures.\n\n\n\n0:15-0:35\nPresentation + Qs\nCircles + roles\, linking\n\n\n\n0:35-0:45\nClosing and next steps\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one ~45-min session on May 30th 2023 with a bit of extra time for Q&A. \nThe 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 Shala Massey. \nShala Massey 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\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\, you can take the corresponding next-level class\, “Decentralizing decision-making with circles and roles”\, a 3h-class building directly on the topics covered in the free introduction. Check out the dates and find an upcoming class for you! \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/free-module-structure-may2023/
LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898
CATEGORIES:Classes,Modules,Structure module free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230529T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230529T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T053952Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Self Governance in the Fediverse: A discussion about decision making among a federated ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\n\nJoin us for a sociocratically facilitated discussion on decision-making in Fediverse-connected organizations! \nOur aim is to delve into the existing decision-making practices and examine the challenges faced by various Fediverse-connected organizations\, including server admins\, coding projects\, protocol designers\, and the broader community. In addition\, we’ll provide a brief (15-minute) overview of sociocratic principles and demonstrate their application throughout the meeting. We also hope to identify the next steps for Sociocracy for All’s Free and Open Source Content Circle and Fediverse community members to support your journey towards making decisions with equity\, efficiency\, empowerment\, trust\, and transparency using sociocracy. \n\n\n\n\nBackground\nAlthough the Fediverse has been in development for many years\, it exploded onto the global scene as people increasingly fled Twitter’s sinking (perhaps already sunken?) ship for the Fediverse-compatible platform Mastodon (a free and open source microblogging platform with an interface somewhat similar to Twitter’s).\nAs Mastodon servers were flooded with digital refugees\, the difference between a self-hosted platform with no central company or CEO steering the ship was confusing both conceptually and practically. Likewise\, Mastodon hosts have grappled with what it is to scale up and keep and grow the community\, with the breaking of waves resulting in many servers failing and crumbling under either unreasonable costs shouldered by individual hosts or a milieu of moderation challenges. Systems like the popularity of the #fediblock hashtag\, an informal system to support moderators highlighted some of the challenges and successes of decentralized management around questions of interconnection and shared vision and practices.\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\nTime\nmin\nTopic\n\n\n \n0:00\n5\nWelcome and agenda presentation\, introduce FOSC and SoFA\n\n\n \n0:05\n15\nIntroduction round\, get to know each other\n\n\n \n0:20\n30\nUnderstanding tensions within current common governance models\n\n\n \n0:50\n15\nSharing sociocratic practices\n\n\n \n1:05\n15\nNext steps for FOSC?\n\n\n \n1:20\n10\nCheck-Out\n\n\n \n1:30\n \nEnd\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one ~90-min on May 29th 2023. The starting time in local time zones is: \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\nThis event is faclitated by CJ O’Reilly. CJ is a passionate communitarian and avid systems thinker\, CJ was drawn to Asheville\, North Carolina by the rich Appalachian community ecosystem. Communities he participates as an organizer in include: the sociocratically governed Asheville Movement Collective ecstatic dance community\, Earthaven Eco-Village\, Firefly Earthskills Gathering (Board Member)\, Asheville Contact Improvisation community\, Everland COmmunity Space\, and others.  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLink to the event\n\n\nhttps://socialcoop.meet.coop/nat-k16-tgi-xfd (we recommend registering for the event)\n \nFor any questions contact us at fosc.circle@sociocracyforall.org\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\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 
URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/self-governance-in-the-fediverse/
LOCATION:Social Coop – Greenlight
CATEGORIES:Free Webinar,presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
CREATED:20221206T121126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T170118Z
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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 When 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 May 19. The starting time in local time zones is: \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 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\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/full-class-consent-april-2023/
LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558
CATEGORIES:Classes,Consent module full,Modules
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
CREATED:20220618T151535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T122913Z
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SUMMARY:Full class: Performance\, leadership and accountability in horizontal organizations
DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nThis class will open your eyes in many ways on how to get things done as peers – without power-over and coercion.\nWe 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?Topics \n\nInterpersonal feedback\nPerformance reviews\nWorkflows\nCollaborative leadership\n\nSmall group exercises: \n\nWriting Role descriptions\nGive feedback (for outside an person)\nCircle feedback\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\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 3-hour session on May 11. 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. \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\nPricing\n\nRegular pricing: $75 per person. We ask that if an organization pays for your ticket\, you opt for the professional pricing level of $150.  \n\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\n\n\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\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\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\n\n\n 
URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/full-class-performance-april2023/
LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898
CATEGORIES:Modules,Performance module full
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T083000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
CREATED:20230206T141334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T100345Z
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SUMMARY:Facilitation practice - everything at once! (5 weekly sessions)
DESCRIPTION:Topic\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. Now 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\ndelegating work\, taking shortcuts\, special selection processes\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSchedule (each session)\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\nLocal time zones\n\n\nThis class consists of FIVE weekly 2h-sessions starting on May 5\, each at the same time for EASTERN time. \nIf you’re not in the USA\, the time will likely shift half-way into the course. \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. \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\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\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\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\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/facilitation-practice-everything-at-once-5-weekly-sessions-2/
LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898
CATEGORIES:Advanced Facilitation,Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230506
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
CREATED:20230203T120023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T202744Z
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SUMMARY:Sociocracy conference 2023: May your power be with you
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/annual-global-sociocracy-conference-2023/
LOCATION:SoFA Zoom (Multi-Room)
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
CREATED:20221106T105440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T155858Z
UID:10002198-1682607600-1682611200@staging.sociocracyforall.org
SUMMARY:Free event: Horizontal accountability
DESCRIPTION:Topic\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. \n  \nWe will also highlight how we can identify what is holding us back and how to resolve those tensions. \nTopics \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\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:05\nOverview\n\n\n \n0:05-0:15\nPresentation & questions\nFeedback loops and institutional feedback\n\n\n \n0:15-0:20\nPresentation & questions\nSurfacing tensions\n\n\n \n0:20-0:30\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\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one ~45-min session on April 27 with a bit of extra time for Q&A. \n  \nThe 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 Ted Rau\, leader of Sociocracy For All. \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\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\nLevel\n\nThis class does not require any previous experience. \n  \nIf you want to prepare\, please download the free ebook Sociocracy\, a brief introduction on our content page. \n\n\n\n\nAfter this class\, you can take the corresponding next-level class\, “Full Class: Performance\, leadership\, and accountability in horizontal organizations”\, a 3h-class building directly on the topics covered in the free introduction on the topic of meetings. Check out the dates and find an upcoming class for you! \n \nWe offer modules in 3 other areas\, each essential to smooth self-management. \nBuilding horizontal organizations  \nInclusive meetings \nDeciding together (consent) \nSee ALL other modules!  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/free-module-performance-april2022/
LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558
CATEGORIES:Modules,Performance module free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
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SUMMARY:Nonviolent Communication Introduction (3-sessions)
DESCRIPTION:This 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. \nNVC 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. \nFormat\nThe 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. \nWhat others have said\nJerry’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.” \n“I loved the part about making requests\, because people often assume that others know what their needs are. \nAccess\nAll events will be held on zoom (a video platform). You will receive the zoom link after registration. If you have questions on the class\, send an email to: events@sociocracyforall.org \nScholarships and group discounts\n\nScholarships: If your financial situation is keeping you from taking this class\, please send a paragraph describing your need to events@sociocracyforall.org.\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 3+ people.) Request a group discount code: events@sociocracyforall.org.\n\nDates and times\nApril 25\, May 2\, May 9\n18:00-20:00 UTC/ 2:00-4:00pm Eastern Time\n(Can’t make that date/time? See our training page for other options.) \nSee session start times below in any time zone:  \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 
URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/nonviolent-communication-introduction-3-sessions-10/
LOCATION:Earth – SoFA Zoom Room\, Earth Zoom Room
CATEGORIES:Classes,Communication and Connection
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
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SUMMARY:Sociocracy and conflict resolution (additional training)
DESCRIPTION:Ideally\, sociocracy prevents conflict – but what if that didn’t work? Let’s look at how sociocracy and conflict resolution can integrate for more connected\, harmonious and authentic organizations.\nTopics:\n\n 	How to prevent conflict with sociocracy: clarity\, connection\, and consistency\n 	How to address conflict with sociocracy: circle care\, Helping Circles\, resolution groups\n 	How to hold conflict resolution institutionally: care & council circles and relevant policies\n\nBenefit from stories from reality from decades in organizations!\nPresenters\nJerry Koch-Gonzalez. Jerry 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.\n\n \n\nTed Rau. Ted is an advocate\, trainer and consultant for self-governance with sociocracy. After his PhD in linguistics\, he encountered peer-oriented governance systems and became curious about ways of organizing grassroots groups effectively yet equitably. He is co-founder and Executive Director of Sociocracy For All. Together\, Ted and Jerry are co-authors of the sociocracy reference handbook Many Voices One Song (2018)\, and Ted is the author of Who Decides Who Decides (2021). Ted identifies as a transgender man; he has 5 children between 9 and 19. He is a German citizen and moved to the US in 2010. He lives in an intentional community.\n\n \n\n \nEvent time\nThis event is one 2h session on April 14 from 13.30-15.30 UTC which corresponds to 9.30-11.30am Eastern time.\n\nThe starting time in local time zones is:\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat happens during the event?\n\n 	Welcome and overview\n 	How to prevent conflict with sociocracy (presentation + Q&A)\n 	How to address conflict with sociocracy (presentation + Q&A)\n 	How to hold conflict resolution institutionally\n 	Reflections in breakouts\n 	Sharing of insights\n 	Closing and feedback\n\n \nPricing\n\n 	Group discount: if you have 3 or more people signing up for this class you can get a 30% discount code by emailing to events@sociocracyforall.org.\n 	This class is offered at different tiers depending on your context. Please support the class by choosing a ticket in the appropriate pricing category so we can continue to support people all over the world.\n 	If the highest ticket layer is too high\, please contact events@sociocracyforall.org for a 30%\, 60% discount\, or a full scholarship. Note: ca. 1/4 of our participants receive discounts\, typically based on location and living costs.\n 	People from organizations in our Organizational Learner program\, remember to use your coupon for the 25% discount!
URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/sociocracy-and-conflict-resolution-3/
LOCATION:Earth – SoFA Zoom Room\, Earth Zoom Room
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
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SUMMARY:Exclusive: Observe a real & live meeting
DESCRIPTION:The opportunity\n\nWe’re opening our doors for people to observe a sociocratic meeting. And we’re a little nervous about it because we’ve never done that before! \nBut we also thought\, 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. \nContent Circle’s subcircles are \n\nWebsite Content Publishing Circle\nTraining Circle\nFundraising Circle\nOutreach Circle\n\nThe agenda might still shift (as it’s a real meeting – and you’ll hear how it’ll shift when we consent to the agenda)\, but this is what it looks like now: \nCheck-in\nADMIN\nConsent to agenda\nAgenda: \n\naction items\nreports\nconfirm new links/aims/domains of a subcircle\nselection of a secretary (sociocratic selection process)\nreview of next steps in bigger exploration\nexploration on a domain question\n\nReview backlog (brief)\nClosing round \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 1.5-hour meeting on April 13 plus 30min for Q&A. \nThe starting time in local time zones is: \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nThe suggested donation for this opportunity is $10/person or $25/person.  \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.
URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/observe-a-real-live-meeting-april2023/
LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
CREATED:20221206T120035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T191055Z
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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\n 	What’s consent? \n 	What are objections? \n 	The 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 April 10. 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 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.\n\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-april2023/
LOCATION:Mars – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/mars-zoom-180463541
CATEGORIES:Classes,Consent module free,Modules
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230330T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
CREATED:20211210T131939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T175618Z
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SUMMARY:Sociocracy Leadership Training (SoLT 22)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/sociocracy-leadership-training-solt-19/
LOCATION:SoFA Zoom (Multi-Room)
CATEGORIES:SoLT
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
CREATED:20221204T144658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221204T144813Z
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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. \nWe will refine and practice more with 4 extra topics and 3 small group exercises. \n\nWhat are examples of real organizational structures? How do I design my own?\nHow do we define roles to get a lot done?\nHow do we decide who does what and who is on what circle?\nWhat are additional ways to build community?\n\nSmall group exercises: \n\nDefine aims and domains\nLet’s draw a circle structure together!\nSelections\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 March 30. 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 Shala Massey. \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\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 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-march2023/
LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898
CATEGORIES:Classes,Modules,Structure module full
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
CREATED:20221106T155124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T161347Z
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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 March 29. 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: $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\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-march2023/
LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898
CATEGORIES:Meetings module full,Modules
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230324T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230324T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
CREATED:20230210T165030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T145114Z
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SUMMARY:Collaborate with Confidence (Denver\, CO)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of hands-on learning with Ted Rau\nDon’t miss this opportunity to participate in this all-day\, hands-on workshop on the revolutionary decision-making method known as sociocracy. This dynamic and engaging workshop will provide you with the tools and techniques you need to maximize collaboration\, alignment\, and efficiency within your team. \nThrough a combination of lecture\, discussion\, and hands-on practice\, you’ll explore the key principles of sociocracy \n\nincluding consent decision-making\ndecentralized power\, and\nimproved meetings.\n\nBy the end of the workshop\, you’ll have a solid understanding of how sociocracy can be applied in real-world situations to drive better outcomes for your team. \n  \nWho is this workshop for?\n\nEveryone who struggles with decision-making in their organization\, or longing for more smooth and inclusive decision-making\nPeople interested in cooperative development\nPeople in intentional communities\nPeople in social enterprises or purpose-driven organizations\nEducation\, self-directed learning\n\n  \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?\nDifferent ways of organizing (interactive)\n   Structure in sociocracy with circles; including how to connect boards and operations/staff\nSee existing structures and reflections (with aims)\nDraw your own circle (small groups)\nSelections:\n   Choosing candidates by consent: how to choose together who does what (demo)\n   Selection process exercise (small groups)\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?\nConsent process (demo)\n   Practice (small groups)\n   Objections: What if someone is against a proposal?\nPractice (small groups)\nFeedback processes:\n   How feedback helps us be inclusive and productive\nA simple format to do group feedback (small groups)\nClosing and fare-wells \n\n  \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 \nBilingual support ?? ??\nThe training will be offered in English with simultaneous Spanish translation provided by the Community Language Cooperative. \n  \nWith gratitude…\nThis training is being provided through a collaboration with the Center for Community Wealth Building (CCWB) and the Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver (SMCD). Funding for this project is provided by Colorado’s SB21-181 Health Disparities and Community Grant Program (HDCGP) award. \n.    \n  \nTrainer bio\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 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).  \n  \nTestimonials\n\nSociocracy gives structure to how to work together toward a shared vision. This workshop (that I call “Sociocracy 101”) is a great introduction to the participative decision-making for the 21 century!\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\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\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\n\n\nTime and place\n\nTime: 9.30-4:30 (with a lunch break\, ? lunch provided ?)\nPlace: Center for Community Wealth Building (CCWB)\, 2900 N Downing St #1B\, Denver\, CO 80205\n\n\nScholarships\nIf you can’t afford the regular ticket\, please send an email to events@sociocracyforall.org and describe your need. \n  \nMore info about sociocracy\nFind out about sociocracy on our resource page.
URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/collaborate-with-confidence-denver2023/
LOCATION:Center for Community Wealth Building\, 2900 N Downing St #1B\, Denver\, CO\, 80205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
CREATED:20230213T143406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T165440Z
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SUMMARY:Sociocracy and conflict resolution (sold out - see April 14 event)
DESCRIPTION:This class is sold out. Please see our April 14th event.  \nIdeally\, sociocracy prevents conflict – but what if that didn’t work? Let’s look at how sociocracy and conflict resolution can integrate for more connected\, harmonious and authentic organizations. \nTopics:\n\nHow to prevent conflict with sociocracy: clarity\, connection\, and consistency\nHow to address conflict with sociocracy: circle care\, Helping Circles\, resolution groups\nHow to hold conflict resolution institutionally: care & council circles and relevant policies\n\nBenefit from stories from reality from decades in organizations! \nPresenters\nJerry Koch-Gonzalez. Jerry 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. \n  \nTed Rau. Ted is an advocate\, trainer and consultant for self-governance with sociocracy. After his PhD in linguistics\, he encountered peer-oriented governance systems and became curious about ways of organizing grassroots groups effectively yet equitably. He is co-founder and Executive Director of Sociocracy For All. Together\, Ted and Jerry are co-authors of the sociocracy reference handbook Many Voices One Song (2018)\, and Ted is the author of Who Decides Who Decides (2021). Ted identifies as a transgender man; he has 5 children between 9 and 19. He is a German citizen and moved to the US in 2010. He lives in an intentional community. \n  \n  \nEvent time\nThis event is one 2h session on March 20 from 16-18 UTC which corresponds to 12-2pm Eastern time. \nThe starting time in local time zones is: \n\n \n \nWhat happens during the event?\n\nWelcome and overview\nHow to prevent conflict with sociocracy (presentation + Q&A)\nHow to address conflict with sociocracy (presentation + Q&A)\nHow to hold conflict resolution institutionally (presentation + Q&A)\nReflections in breakouts\nSharing of insights\nClosing and feedback\n\n  \nPricing\n\nGroup discount: if you have 3 or more people signing up for this class you can get a 30% discount code by emailing to events@sociocracyforall.org.\nThis class is offered at different tiers depending on your context. Please support the class by choosing a ticket in the appropriate pricing category so we can continue to support people all over the world.\nIf the highest ticket layer is too high\, please contact events@sociocracyforall.org for a 30%\, 60% discount\, or a full scholarship. Note: ca. 1/4 of our participants receive discounts\, typically based on location and living costs.\nPeople from organizations in our Organizational Learner program\, remember to use your coupon for the 25% discount!
URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/sociocracy-and-conflict-resolution-2/
LOCATION:Earth – SoFA Zoom Room\, Earth Zoom Room
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
CREATED:20221204T142013Z
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SUMMARY:Free class: Building horizontal organizations
DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nHow can everyone be a decision-maker? Learn how to distribute decisions so every voice can be heard. \nThere are 7 secrets to sharing power successfully\, and this free class will cover the 3 most important ones plus one small group exercise: \n\nAutonomy: how to be clear on who decides what\nAlignment: how make sure everyone is working towards the same goal\nCommunication: how to make sure information travels and everyone knows what’s happening – no silos!\n\nWe’ll also do an exercise together to experience the advantages and limitations of all common organization designs. \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\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:05\nOverview\n\n\n\n0:05-0:15\nExercise (everyone)\nDesign patterns for organizational structures.\n\n\n\n0:15-0:35\nPresentation + Qs\nCircles + roles\, linking\n\n\n\n0:35-0:45\nClosing and next steps\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 60-min session on March 16 2023 with a bit of extra time for Q&A. \nThe 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 Shala Massey. \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\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\, you can take the corresponding next-level class\, “Decentralizing decision-making with circles and roles”\, a 3h-class building directly on the topics covered in the free introduction. Check out the dates and find an upcoming class for you! \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/free-module-structure-march2023/
LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558
CATEGORIES:Modules,Structure module free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
CREATED:20221106T152221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T225210Z
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SUMMARY:Free intro: Inclusive meetings
DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nIn this free class\, we will share the template for how to structure a meeting so everyone and be heard. The meeting format from sociocracy is flexible yet reliable\, collaborative\, and effective at once. \nOne of the most transformational tools in sociocracy is rounds – the practice of speaking one by one. In this class\, we will not only show how to do it but also practice how to inspire people to stick to this inclusive way of speaking. How can we interrupt people who are monopolizing air time? \nTo conclude this session\, we will share our template of a minutes sheet with guidance on how to take notes so they can be efficient and transparent.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:05\nOverview\n\n\n\n0:05-0:15\nPresentation & questions\nMeeting format\n\n\n\n0:15-0:35\nExercise\nRounds\n\n\n\n0:20-0:25\nPresentation & questions\nGood meeting minutes\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 45-min session on Jan 9 with some extra time for questions. 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. \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\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\, you can take the corresponding next-level class\, “Full Class: Patterns and processes for inclusive meetings”\, a 3h-class building directly on the topics covered in the free introduction on the topic of meetings. Check out the dates and find an upcoming class for you! \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/free-intro-inclusive-meetingsmarch2023/
LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898
CATEGORIES:Meetings module free,Modules
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
CREATED:20220619T115044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T224803Z
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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 March 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\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-module-consent-feb2023/
LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558
CATEGORIES:Consent module full,Modules
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
CREATED:20221126T120939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T224548Z
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SUMMARY:Facilitation practice - everything at once! (5 weekly sessions)
DESCRIPTION:Topic\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. \nThis 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. \nTopics \n\nIntegrating objections\nDrama triangle – and how to facilitate when things are difficult\ndelegating work\, taking shortcuts\, special selection processes\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSchedule (each session)\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\nLocal time zones\n\nThis class consists of FIVE weekly 2h-sessions starting on Feb 28\, each at the same time for EASTERN time: Feb 28\, March 7\, March 14\, March 21\, March 28. If you’re not in the USA\, the time will likely shift half-way into the course. \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\nPricing\n\nRegular pricing: $120 per person. We ask that when an organization pays for your ticket\, you opt for the professional pricing level of $200.  \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.\nSoFA 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\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. \nThis 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\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\n\n 
URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/facilitation-practice-everything-at-once-5-weekly-sessions/
LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898
CATEGORIES:Advanced Facilitation,Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
CREATED:20221106T110756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T224235Z
UID:10002199-1677502800-1677513600@staging.sociocracyforall.org
SUMMARY:Full class: Performance\, leadership and accountability in horizontal organizations
DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nThis class will open your eyes in many ways on how to get things done as peers – without power-over and coercion.\nWe 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?Topics \n\nInterpersonal feedback\nPerformance reviews\nWorkflows\nCollaborative leadership\n\nSmall group exercises: \n\nWriting Role descriptions\nGive feedback (for outside person)\nCircle feedback\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\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 3-hour session on Nov 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. \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\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\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\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\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  \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-performance-feb2023/
LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558
CATEGORIES:Modules,Performance module full
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
CREATED:20220619T114416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T224010Z
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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 50-min session on Feb 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\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-module-consent-feb2023/
LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558
CATEGORIES:Consent module free,Modules
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051924
CREATED:20230104T211249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T153608Z
UID:10002337-1676707200-1676734200@staging.sociocracyforall.org
SUMMARY:2023 Sociocracy with Youth and in Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Online 2023 Sociocracy with Youth and in Education Conference will take place on February 18th\, 2023 13:00-20:00 UTC. Sociocracy in Youth and Education Conference webpage here.
URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/2023-sociocracy-with-youth-and-in-education-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org
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