BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sociocracy For All - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sociocracy For All X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sociocracy For All REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230506 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20230203T120023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T202744Z UID:10002373-1683158400-1683331199@staging.sociocracyforall.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/may-your-power-be-with-you-1200-×-628-px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/performance-module-free-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20221218T134628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T115128Z UID:10002286-1682431200-1683648000@staging.sociocracyforall.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/nvc-class-featured-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20230315T164503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T190959Z UID:10002395-1681464600-1681471800@staging.sociocracyforall.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/sociocracy-and-conflict-resolution-class-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20230316T145110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T142016Z UID:10002396-1681378200-1681383600@staging.sociocracyforall.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/attend-a-real-live-meeting.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20221206T120035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T191055Z UID:10002278-1681120800-1681124400@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Free intro: Deciding together DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nThis free class will introduce you to consent-based group decision-making and\nhelp you use it in your groups. The list of advantages of group decision-making by consent is long: it’s clear\, it’s fast\, it allows for innovation and learning\, and it’s inclusive.\nAnd who doesn’t need to make a group decision from time to time? Topics: \n\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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/module-consent-pierre-cofrg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230330T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230330T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20211210T131939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T175618Z UID:10002039-1680188400-1680188400@staging.sociocracyforall.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/SoLT-structure-1-300x213-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20221204T144658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221204T144813Z UID:10002275-1680177600-1680188400@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Full class: Decentralizing decision-making with circles and roles DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nThis class is for those who want to understand how circle structures and roles can be used to empower groups and individuals to make decisions and to clarify who does what in an organization. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/osfu_shala.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20221106T155124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T161347Z UID:10002202-1680094800-1680105600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Full Class: Patterns and processes for inclusive meetings DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nDo you facilitate meetings? This class will help you be more effective\, efficient and inclusive at the same time! \nA continuation of our free info class\, this class will refine and offer practice opportunities with 4 extra topics and 3 small group exercises. \n\nWhat are the steps of decision-making? How does one move a group towards a decision so everyone ‘walks’ together?\nWhat are the tricks of good agendas? How can we hold agenda planning together and make sure we’re staying on track?\nHow can we keep meetings time short and sweet?\nHow can we write proposals together in a timely manner so everyone’s ideas can flow into a proposal?\n\nSmall group exercises: \n\nPlanning an agenda\nWrite proposals together\nHow to improve meetings together over time\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:10\nOverview\n\n\n\n0:10-0:30\nPresentation + questions\nThe anatomy of decisions\n\n\n\n0:30-0:40\nPresentation + questions\nAgenda planning\n\n\n\n0:40-1:00\nExercise (small group)\nPlan an agenda!\n\n\n\n1:00-1:30\nPresentation + questions\nSaving time & staying on track\n\n\n\n1:30-1:55\nDemo (large group) + questions\nWriting proposals together\n\n\n\n1:55-2:20\nExercise (small group)\nWriting proposals together\n\n\n\n2:20-2:30\nPresentation + questions\nMeeting evaluations\n\n\n\n2:30-2:50\nExercise (small group)\nHow to improve meetings together over time\n\n\n\n2:50-3:00\nClosing and feedback\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 3-hour session on 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modules-designs-jerry-meetings-full.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230324T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230324T163000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20230210T165030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T145114Z UID:10002380-1679650200-1679675400@staging.sociocracyforall.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/denver-event-listing.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20230213T143406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T165440Z UID:10002381-1679313600-1679320800@staging.sociocracyforall.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/sociocracy-and-conflict-resolution-class.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20221204T142013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T225945Z UID:10002273-1678968000-1678971600@staging.sociocracyforall.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/osfr_shala.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20221106T152221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T225210Z UID:10002201-1678885200-1678888800@staging.sociocracyforall.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modules-designs-jerry-meetings.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20220619T115044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T224803Z UID:10002009-1678284000-1678294800@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Full class: Facilitating Group Decision Making DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nYou know the basics of consent decision-making but you need a bit more to put it into practice? This class is for you! \n\nA continuation of our free appetizer class on consent\, this class will focus on practice opportunities and deepening of group decision-making with consent.\nWhat can I do if there’s an objection?\nWhat if someone brings a concern that’s not really an objection?\nWhat do I do will all the amendment ideas?\nGetting up to speed. What decisions are made in a group\, and what decisions could individuals make alone?\n\nSmall group exercises: \n\nHow do I object?\nIntegrating an objection\naddressing faux objections\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:10\nOverview\n\n\n\n0:10-0:30\nPresentation + questions\nConsent and objections\n\n\n\n0:30-0:45\nExercise (small group)\nHow to object\n\n\n\n0:45-1:05\nPresentation + questions\nOptions to integrate an objection\nWhen do I amend?\n\n\n\n1:05-1:35\nExercise (small group)\nIntegrating objections\n\n\n\n1:35-2:00\nPresentation + questions\nWhat a concern be an “invalid” objection?\n\n\n\n2:00-2:25\nExercise (small group)\nIntegrating objections (more difficult)\n\n\n\n2:25-2:40\nPresentation + Qs\nHow to speed things up – policy & operations\n\n\n\n2:40-2:50\nExercise (small group)\nReflection time\n\n\n\n2:50-3:00\nClosing and feedback\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 3-hour session on 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/module-consent-pierre-cofug.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20221126T120939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T224548Z UID:10002272-1677585600-1677592800@staging.sociocracyforall.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/facilitation-practice.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/performance-module-full-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20220619T114416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T224010Z UID:10002041-1677074400-1677078000@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Free intro: Deciding together DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nThis free class will introduce you to consent-based group decision-making and\nhelp you use it in your groups. The list of advantages of group decision-making by consent is long: it’s clear\, it’s fast\, it allows for innovation and learning\, and it’s inclusive.\nAnd who doesn’t need to make a group decision from time to time? Topics:  \n\nWhat’s consent? \nWhat are objections? \nThe 3 steps of a consent process\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:05\nOverview\n\n\n\n0:05-0:15\nPresentation & questions\nWhat’s consent?\n\n\n\n0:15-0:20\nPresentation + questions\nWhat if I don’t consent? \n\n\n\n0:20-0:25\nDemo (plenary) + questions\n3 steps to get to consent\n\n\n\n0:25-0:40\nexercise (small groups) + debrief\n3 steps to get to consent\n\n\n\n0:40-0:45\nClosing and next steps\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/module-consent-pierre-cofrg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T153000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/sociocracy-with-youth-and-education-conference-2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20220619T113344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T223405Z UID:10002040-1676541600-1676552400@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Full class: Decentralizing decision-making with circles and roles DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nThis class is for those who want to understand how circle structures and roles can be used to empower groups and individuals to make decisions and to clarify who does what in an organization. \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 February 16 2023. 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-meetings-feb2023/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:Modules,Structure module full ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/osfu_shala.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20221218T125057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T103207Z UID:10002285-1676379600-1677596400@staging.sociocracyforall.org 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\nFeb 14\, Feb 21\, Feb 28\n18:00-20:00 UTC/ 1:00-3:00pm 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-9/ LOCATION:Earth – SoFA Zoom Room\, Earth Zoom Room CATEGORIES:Classes,Communication and Connection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/nvc-class-featured-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20221106T104756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T230532Z UID:10002197-1676293200-1676296800@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. \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\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one ~45-min session on Feb 13 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 Ted Rau\, leader of Sociocracy For All. \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.\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: 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  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/free-event-horizontal-accountability/ LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558 CATEGORIES:Modules,Performance module free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/performance-module-free-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20220619T112242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221204T141535Z UID:10002034-1675332000-1675335600@staging.sociocracyforall.org 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 February 2nd 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-feb2023/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:Modules,Structure module free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/osfr_shala.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230123T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20220619T001536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221106T154401Z UID:10002030-1674478800-1674489600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Full Class: Patterns and processes for inclusive meetings DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nDo you facilitate meetings? This class will help you be more effective\, efficient and inclusive at the same time! \nA continuation of our free info class\, this class will refine and offer practice opportunities with 4 extra topics and 3 small group exercises. \n\nWhat are the steps of decision-making? How does one move a group towards a decision so everyone ‘walks’ together?\nWhat are the tricks of good agendas? How can we hold agenda planning together and make sure we’re staying on track?\nHow can we keep meetings time short and sweet?\nHow can we write proposals together in a timely manner so everyone’s ideas can flow into a proposal?\n\nSmall group exercises: \n\nPlanning an agenda\nWrite proposals together\nHow to improve meetings together over time\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:10\nOverview\n\n\n\n0:10-0:30\nPresentation + questions\nThe anatomy of decisions\n\n\n\n0:30-0:40\nPresentation + questions\nAgenda planning\n\n\n\n0:40-1:00\nExercise (small group)\nPlan an agenda!\n\n\n\n1:00-1:30\nPresentation + questions\nSaving time & staying on track\n\n\n\n1:30-1:55\nDemo (large group) + questions\nWriting proposals together\n\n\n\n1:55-2:20\nExercise (small group)\nWriting proposals together\n\n\n\n2:20-2:30\nPresentation + questions\nMeeting evaluations\n\n\n\n2:30-2:50\nExercise (small group)\nHow to improve meetings together over time\n\n\n\n2:50-3:00\nClosing and feedback\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 3-hour session on Jan 23. 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-meetings-jan2023/ LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558 CATEGORIES:Meetings module full,Modules ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modules-designs-jerry-meetings-full.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20221211T030442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T174048Z UID:10002284-1674306000-1674316800@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Deciding Together\, an Experiential Introduction to Sociocracy DESCRIPTION:About this workshop\nThis in-person workshop will be an experiential introduction to the 3 pillars of sociocracy (a.k.a dynamic governance) \n\nDecision making by consent\,\nOngoing feedback\,\nA structure of linked circles\n\nThis workshop is for you\, if you: \n\nlike working with people but can’t stand meetings\nwonder how to include all voices without becoming stuck\nwant to spend less time meeting and more getting things done – and having fun\nwant to work more efficiently without losing the human connection\nwant to distribute power and responsibility\n\nAbout the trainer\nUli Nagel is a certified facilitator and working member of Sociocracy for All. She has been studying governance\, dialogue and facilitation since 2014. Professionally\, she works as director of the Excellence in Teaching Award\, and the ener-G-save and Cooler Communities program at the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation. She is also a volunteer with Citizens Climate Lobby and Living the Change Berkshires. \nEvent’s details\nEvent Date: 01/21/2023. \nEvent location: Chapel of the Church on the Hill\, UCC\, 55 Main St.\, Lenox\, MA 01240. \nEvent time: 1pm – 4pm EST \nCost\nTickets are $35. \nPlease note that no one will be turned away for lack of funding. Please email me if you cannot afford the $35 contribution. \nRegistration\nPlease register below in advance as this class is limited to 16 attendees. \nResources\nRead about the basic concepts and principles of sociocracy: https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/sociocracy/ \n  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/deciding-together-sociocracy/2023-01-21/ LOCATION:Chapel of the Church on the Hill\, UCC\, 55 Main St.\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Deciding-together-and-intro-to-sociocracy-1200-×-628-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230109T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230109T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20220619T001058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221227T210918Z UID:10002029-1673269200-1673272800@staging.sociocracyforall.org 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/full-class-meetings-jan2023-2/ LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558 CATEGORIES:Meetings module free,Modules ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modules-designs-jerry-meetings.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221213T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221213T173000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20221112T173145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T222417Z UID:10002268-1670947200-1670952600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Presencing and Self-Governance - Theory U and Sociocracy DESCRIPTION:Webinar: A conversation with Otto Scharmer\, Ted Rau\, Pascale Mompoint-Gaillard about Sociocracy & Theory U\n? About the Presencing and Self-Governance Webinar\nIn this session\, we will have an exclusive panel of Otto Scharmer and SoFA members to explore how Sociocracy and Theory U relate to each other\, and how do they complement each other. \nThis event is a good fit for everyone who knows about sociocracy and is curious about Theory U\, or knows Theory U and is curious about sociocracy. \nWhy is it important? Why now? As global citizens and part of our ecosystem we are challenged and need social technologies to inform our evolving system’s structures\, to support the development of our consciousness\, our decisions\, and our collaboration. \nJoin the event to explore together how these two social technologies — Theory U and sociocracy — help us do that! \n? About the speakers\n\nOtto Scharmer\nOtto Scharmer is a Senior Lecturer in the MIT Sloan School of Management and co-founder of the Presencing Institute and the u-school for Transformation. \nHe is the author of Theory U and\, The Essentials of Theory U (2018) which summarizes the core principles and applications of awareness-based systems change.  He is the co-author of the newly released Leading from the Emerging Future: From Ego-system to Eco-system Economies\, is an action researcher who co-creates innovations in learning and leadership that he delivers through classes and programs at MIT\, MITx u-lab\, the Presencing Institute\, the u-school for Transformation\, and through innovation projects with organizations in business\, government and civil society around the world. \nIn 2015 he co-founded the MITx u-lab and in 2020 the GAIA Journey (Global Activation of Intention and Action)\, which have activated a vibrant worldwide ecosystem of transformational change involving more than 200\,000 users from 185 countries. Most recently\, with his colleagues he co-created a global Action Learning Lab for hundreds of change makers across UN agencies\, as well as a suite of SDG Leadership Labs that help UN Country Teams to implement the Sustainable Development Goals. \nPascale Mompoint-Gaillard\nPascale Mompoint-Gaillard\, PhD. is a social psychologist interested in research for social change\, meaning she combines research and practice to serve the common good. In 2017\, she co-founded Learn to Change\, an NGO and community that facilitates conversational learning circles gathering practitioners\, researchers\, and policymakers in the field of Education and L&D\, and produces evidence-based resources for educators. She co-authored several books on education for democracy and a serious game called ‘Cards for Democracy’ to develop inner conditions for everyday democratic culture. \nIdit Rose\n\nIdit Rose is a facilitator and healer. She dedicates her life to her motherhood as well as assisting and helping people in crises and life transitions\, moving from a sense of scarcity towards one of safety. Idit was born in a kibbutz system in Israel post WW2\, since then her calling to co-create safe\, ecological\, and sustainable systems became her passion. She founded the OneBody approach that supports the evolution of individual and collective systems through safety\, inclusive dynamic governance\, and aware based systems. She is also the Cochair of the ICMTA and volunteer in SoFA. \nTed Rau\n\nTed Rau is an advocate\, trainer and consultant for self-governance. His main focus is sociocracy. After his PhD in linguistics and work in Academia\, he co-founded Sociocracy For All and spends his days consulting\, teaching and leading the member organization as Executive Director. Ted identifies as a transgender man; he has 5 children between 9 and 18. A German citizen he\, has lived in Massachusetts since 2010. He is co-author of two books on self-governance\, Many Voices One Song (2018) and Who Decides Who Decides (2021). \n? Register below\nThis free webinar will occur on December 13th at 16 UTC (see below what that is at your location). \n\n \n  \nConsider making a donation to help SoFA organize other events like this one! URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/sociocracy-theory-u/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/dec-13-1100.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20220618T232741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T125055Z UID:10002026-1670918400-1670929200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Full class: Facilitating Group Decision Making DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nYou know the basics of consent decision-making but you need a bit more to put it into practice? This class is for you! \n\nA continuation of our free appetizer class on consent\, this class will focus on practice opportunities and deepening of group decision-making with consent.\nWhat can I do if there’s an objection?\nWhat if someone brings a concern that’s not really an objection?\nWhat do I do will all the amendment ideas?\nGetting up to speed. What decisions are made in a group\, and what decisions could individuals make alone?\n\nSmall group exercises: \n\nHow do I object?\nIntegrating an objection\naddressing faux objections\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:10\nOverview\n\n\n\n0:10-0:30\nPresentation + questions\nConsent and objections\n\n\n\n0:30-0:45\nExercise (small group)\nHow to object\n\n\n\n0:45-1:05\nPresentation + questions\nOptions to integrate an objection\nWhen do I amend?\n\n\n\n1:05-1:35\nExercise (small group)\nIntegrating objections\n\n\n\n1:35-2:00\nPresentation + questions\nWhat a concern be an “invalid” objection?\n\n\n\n2:00-2:25\nExercise (small group)\nIntegrating objections (more difficult)\n\n\n\n2:25-2:40\nPresentation + Qs\nHow to speed things up – policy & operations\n\n\n\n2:40-2:50\nExercise (small group)\nReflection time\n\n\n\n2:50-3:00\nClosing and feedback\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 3-hour session on December 13. 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 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 (or watch the recording).\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-dec2022/ LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558 CATEGORIES:Consent module full,Modules ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/consent-module-full.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20221028T103036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T103314Z UID:10002195-1670072400-1670079600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Widening the Circle of Governance in Congregations: Sociocracy DESCRIPTION:>>> Please sign up on the UU events page for this event. <<< \nCongregations wanting to move to inclusive and engaged decision-making are exploring Sociocracy.\nWe will share an overview and some real-life examples\, followed by Q&A and more resources.\nThis webinar is co-sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Association. \nSpeakers: \n\nRenee Ruchotzke\, UUA Congregational Life Staff\, LeaderLab\nTed Rau\, Co-Author\, Many Voices\, One Song: Shared Power with Sociocracy\, Co-Founder\, Sociocracy for All\nJerry Koch-Gonzalez\, Co-Author\, Many Voices\, One Song: Shared Power with Sociocracy\, Co-Founder\, Sociocracy for All\nMembers of the Inland Northwest UU Community\, Spokane\, WA\n\n>>> Please sign up on the UU events page for this event. <<< URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/widening-the-circle-of-governance-in-congregations-sociocracy/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sofa-widening-the-circle-2023-12-08.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221129T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221213T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20220930T145845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T015914Z UID:10002155-1669744800-1670961600@staging.sociocracyforall.org 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\nNov 29\, Dec 6\, Dec 13\n18:00-20:00 UTC/ 1:00-3:00pm 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-dec/ LOCATION:Earth – SoFA Zoom Room\, Earth Zoom Room CATEGORIES:Classes,Communication and Connection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/nvc-class-featured-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064528 CREATED:20220618T231705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T145820Z UID:10002023-1669716000-1669719600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Free intro: Deciding together DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nThis free class will introduce you to consent-based group decision-making and\nhelp you use it in your groups. The list of advantages of group decision-making by consent is long: it’s clear\, it’s fast\, it allows for innovation and learning\, and it’s inclusive.\nAnd who doesn’t need to make a group decision from time to time? Topics:  \n\nWhat’s consent? \nWhat are objections? \nThe 3 steps of a consent process\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:05\nOverview\n\n\n\n0:05-0:15\nPresentation & questions\nWhat’s consent?\n\n\n\n0:15-0:20\nPresentation + questions\nWhat if I don’t consent? \n\n\n\n0:20-0:25\nDemo (plenary) + questions\n3 steps to get to consent\n\n\n\n0:25-0:40\nexercise (small groups) + debrief\n3 steps to get to consent\n\n\n\n0:40-0:45\nClosing and next steps\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 45-min session on November 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 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-module-consent-nov2022/ LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558 CATEGORIES:Consent module free,Modules ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/module-consent-pierre-cofrg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR