BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sociocracy For All - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sociocracy For All X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sociocracy For All REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T130000 DTSTAMP:20240903T095944Z CREATED:20240701T133648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T095944Z UID:10002755-1725703200-1725714000@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Sociocracy introduction (2x3h) - sold out DESCRIPTION:Online workshop \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this class\n\n\n\nThis is a general introduction to sociocracy in 2×3 hours (Sept 7 and Sept 21). \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nGetting Started. (Never been to a workshop\, watched/read a few things.) \n\n\n\nUnsure of what your level is? Try our Sociocracy Level Quiz. This event is geared towards people with an assessment score of <14 but open to anyone. \n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\nLearn about sociocracy \n\n\n\n\nSept 7: Sociocracy circle structure\, selections and roles\n\n\n\nSept 21: Consent decision-making and meetings\n\n\n\n\nAll classes include presentation\, practice\, and time for questions. \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nPlease sign up directly here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sociocracy-introduction-with-kathe-tickets-938808029087 \n\n\n\n\nBuy a ticket\n\n\n\n\nTrainer\n\n\n\nKathe Todd-Brown\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGroup decision-making is central to my personal and professional life. I’m a climate scientist who has found herself doing more and more work in transdisciplinary collaborations across institutions and countries. These funded and unfunded collaborations range from 3 to 50 people spanning 3-7 years. On a personal level\, I live with my polycule family of 6 where we’ve collectively managed our household resources since 2018\, in the past I’ve lived in a residential co-op for several years. I was first drawn to sociocracy because I wanted to run good meetings with people I care deeply about and respect; I’ve stayed because the decisions we make together are richer and (frankly) more fun than going it alone! \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event is TWO 3-hour sessions\, one on Sept 7 and one on Sept 21. The starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee also\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoaching package (choose hours)\n\n\n $75.00 – $1\,920.00Price range: $75.00 through $1\,920.00\n \n\n\n \n Select options\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n1\n2\n3\n…\n7\n\nNext Page URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/sociocracy-introduction-2x3h/ LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558 CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Kathe-workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T140000 DTSTAMP:20240820T095033Z CREATED:20240717T132319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T095033Z UID:10002758-1724846400-1724853600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Nonviolent Communication (3x2h) DESCRIPTION:Introduction class \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this class\n\n\n\nThis is a 3-session introduction class to compassionate communication (Nonviolent Communication\, NVC). It covers basic concepts with many examples. All sessions are participatory with time for questions and answers. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nAny level. \n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\nAll classes include presentation\, practice\, and time for questions. The class will cover needs\, feelings\, requests\, empathy. \n\n\n\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 \n\n\n\nWhat others said\n\n\n\n“Jerry’s workshop was so awesome. I loved the framework and the space for vulnerability. It was really useful to work through the framework in small groups and his personal stories were super engaging and informative.” \n\n\n\n“I loved the part about making requests\, because people often assume that others know what their needs are.” \n\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\n\nOur sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers. This trainer is also certified as an NVC trainer. \n\n\n\nJerry Koch-Gonzalez\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJerry has been committed to nonviolent social change all his adult life. He started his career with anti-oppression (especially classism)\, then became a certified trainer of Nonviolent Communication/NVC\, facilitation\, consensus. In the last 10 years\, he has focused on his work in sociocracy. Jerry used to be part of The Sociocracy Consulting Group\, and he is co-founder of Sociocracy For All where he now works full time. Jerry was born in Cuba and immigrated to the USA as a child. He has lived in community all of his life\, since 1994 in Pioneer Valley Cohousing. Jerry is the co-author of the sociocracy reference manual Many Voices One Song. \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event is a set of 3x 2-hour sessions on Aug 28\, Sept 4 and 11. The starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\nYou can request a 30% group discount for groups of 3+ people. Email events@sociocracyforall.org.Affordability is important to us. Please email events@sociocracyforall.org if the ticket price keeps you from attending and describe your need briefly. \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nPlease buy your ticket via the event platform Eventbrite \n\n\n\n\nBuy a ticket for this class\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee also\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoaching package (choose hours)\n\n\n $75.00 – $1\,920.00Price range: $75.00 through $1\,920.00\n \n\n\n \n Select options\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n1\n2\n3\n…\n7\n\nNext Page URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/nonviolent-communication-3x2h-2/ LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558 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:20240815T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T160000 DTSTAMP:20240717T113852Z CREATED:20240428T182741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T113852Z UID:10002735-1723730400-1723737600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Inclusive meetings. Better meetings with clarity and flow DESCRIPTION:Basic sociocracy tools \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this training\n\n\n\nMeetings are the precious moment when a team comes together. How can we spend this time more meaningfully?  \n\n\n\nThe sociocratic meeting format is one of the gems sociocracy offers. It’s inclusive\, connecting\, and human-centered while providing focus on the work. Learn in this two-hour session how meetings can be improved instantly and how to build a meeting culture over time that fits your culture and gives you the meetings you want. \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nGetting Started. (Never been to a workshop\, watched/read a few things.)  \n\n\n\nUnsure of what your level is? Try our Sociocracy Level Quiz. This event is geared towards people with an assessment score of <14 but open to anyone. \n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\nWhat is a meeting format that gives everyone a voice and still doesn’t end up in talking and talking … and talking?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting format – step-by-step into shared power\n\n\n\nRounds. Thinking and sensing together as a group\n\n\n\nHow to plan and facilitate to stay on track\n\n\n\nHow to divide up complex decisions into doable chunks\n\n\n\n\nAll classes include presentation\, practice\, and time for questions. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n0:00-0:10Overview and welcome0:10-0:40Meeting format and backlogs0:40-1:00Rounds; facilitating rounds1:00-1:20Building blocks of group process: understand-explore-decide1:20-1:45Staying on track1:45-2:00Feedback and next steps\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\n\nOur sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers. \n\n\n\nJerry Koch-Gonzalez\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJerry has been committed to nonviolent social change all his adult life. He started his career with anti-oppression (especially classism)\, then became a certified trainer of Nonviolent Communication/NVC\, facilitation\, consensus. In the last 10 years\, he has focused on his work in sociocracy. Jerry used to be part of The Sociocracy Consulting Group\, and he is co-founder of Sociocracy For All where he now works full time. Jerry was born in Cuba and immigrated to the USA as a child. He has lived in community all of his life\, since 1994 in Pioneer Valley Cohousing. Jerry is the co-author of the sociocracy reference manual Many Voices One Song. \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event is one 2-hour session on July 8. The starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\nYou can request a 30% group discount for groups of 3+ people. Email events@sociocracyforall.org.Affordability is important to us. Please email events@sociocracyforall.org if the ticket price keeps you from attending and describe your need briefly. \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nBuy your ticket via the event site eventbrite \n\n\n\n\nBuy Ticket\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee also\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoaching package (choose hours)\n\n\n $75.00 – $1\,920.00Price range: $75.00 through $1\,920.00\n \n\n\n \n Select options\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n1\n2\n3\n…\n7\n\nNext Page URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/inclusive-meetings-better-meetings-with-clarity-and-flow-3/ LOCATION:Earth – SoFA Zoom Room\, Earth Zoom Room CATEGORIES:Classes,Meetings module full,Modules ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Basic-classes-2024-Meetings.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T210000 DTSTAMP:20240717T145032Z CREATED:20240717T145009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T145032Z UID:10002759-1723662000-1723669200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Facilitation practice (6x2h) DESCRIPTION:A 2 x 6h class full of practice opportunities! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this practice class\n\n\n\nThis class is a potent combination of short teachings and lots of practice to mature as a facilitator and address the most common pitfalls. Every session has a theme: Integrating objections I+II\, Staying on topic I+II\, Dealings with feelings\, Muddy situations. \n\n\n\nEveryone gets to facilitate several times! \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nLearning and practicing. For people who have had an overview of sociocracy and are ready to dive into practice in a safe environment. \n\n\n\nUnsure of what your level is? Try our Sociocracy Level Quiz. This event is geared toward people with an assessment score of 20+. \n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\nAddress the most common pitfalls of sociocratic meetings head-on in realistic role plays. \n\n\n\n\nA tried and tested format: \n\nmini lecture at the beginning\n\n\n\nscenarios – everyone gets a turn facilitating for embodied learning\n\n\n\nreflection in plenary\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will practice integrating objections with focus on the steps of integrating\, and then on different ways of integrating objections; \n\n\n\nWe will look at better agendas and how to facilitate different kinds of agenda items effectively\, and what to do when we slide off track or don’t know what to talk about next. \n\n\n\nWhat if feelings get in the way? Address them or ignore them and focus on the meeting? Who decides what? \n\n\n\nWhat kinds of muddy situations are there? What if\, for example\, a visitor objects\, or someone questions basic assumptions while we’re trying to decide something? \n\n\n\n\nSchedule (6 sessions)\n\n\n\n0:00-0:25Welcome and teaching of the day\, intro scenarios0:25-1:403×25 min of role play in groups of 3-4 people; topic will go with the theme of the session1:40-2:00Reflections and learnings with trainer responses\n\n\n\nWhat others say\n\n\n\nBelieve on-line learning isn’t valuable? Think again! The team at SoFa have put together an experiential Sociocratic facilitation course worthy of the investment. Ted\, Jerry\, and Thomas- thank you for the opportunity to practice. The entire study course along with all the resources has been such a great experience. Pam Stoddard\, CA \n\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\n\nOur sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers. \n\n\n\nTed Rau\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTed is an advocate\, trainer and consultant for self-governance. His main focus is sociocracy. After his PhD in linguistics and work in Academia\, he co-founded the membership organization Sociocracy For All in 2016 which has grown to 250 members with several international and topic-focused departments and action teams. Ted spends his days consulting with mission-driven organizations\, teaching and deeply immersed in the work as a member within Sociocracy For All. Ted identifies as a transgender man; he has 5 children between 10 and 20. A German citizen\, he has lived in Massachusetts since 2010. He is (co)-author of three books on self-governance\, Many Voices One Song (2018)\, Who Decides Who Decides (2021)\, and Collective Power (2023) and working on a book on the interface between governance and wisdom.Ted brings his designed scenarios to this class – based on years of experience of what is hard and what is helpful in meeting facilitation. \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event consists of 6x 2-hour sessions starting on Aug 14 (Americas) / Aug 15 (Australia) \n\n\n\nThe starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nThe other sessions: \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\nYou can request a 30% group discount for groups of 3+ people. Email events@sociocracyforall.org.Affordability is important to us. Please email events@sociocracyforall.org if the ticket price keeps you from attending and describe your need briefly. \n\n\n\nYou can attend individual sessions by request for $40 each. Contact events@sociocracyforall.org to arrange. \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nPlease buy tickets on the event platform Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n\nGet ticket\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee also\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoaching package (choose hours)\n\n\n $75.00 – $1\,920.00Price range: $75.00 through $1\,920.00\n \n\n\n \n Select options\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n1\n2\n3\n…\n7\n\nNext Page URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/facilitation-practice-6x2h-4/ LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558 CATEGORIES:Advanced Facilitation,Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/facilitation-class-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T140000 DTSTAMP:20240425T095734Z CREATED:20240424T164014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T095734Z UID:10002732-1719489600-1719496800@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Performance Reviews DESCRIPTION:Basic sociocracy methods class \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this class\n\n\n\nThe performance review process in sociocracy is a 360-degree process to give feedback to people in roles. It’s structured and optimized to give high-quality feedback in a safe and relaxed atmosphere. It ends with a peer-based improvement plan that supports personal and professional growth and accountability. \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nGetting Started. (Never been to a workshop\, watched/read a few things.) It’s also great to join if you have other experience but simply haven’t covered performance reviews yet.  \n\n\n\nUnsure of what your level is? Try our Sociocracy Level Quiz. This event is geared towards people with an assessment score of <14 but open to anyone. \n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\nFeedback is the magic ingredient in governance – add it to improve collaboration across the board\n\n\n\n\nGather feedback to appreciate what is going well\n\n\n\nFind areas that could be improved\n\n\n\nMake a specific plan together in collaborative way to support the person’s growth. \n\n\n\n\nAll classes include presentation\, practice\, and time for questions. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n0:00-0:25Overview0:25-1:05Practice in small groups1:05-1:25Debrief and questions1:25-1:45Other forms of feedback processes (circle feedback\, direct feedback\, feedback form)1:45-2:00Feedback and next steps\n\n\n\nTrainer\n\n\n\nOur sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers. \n\n\n\nThomas Kemps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThomas is a self-organising systems consultant\, trainer\, and facilitator. After the studies in political sciences\, he joined nonviolent civil resistance grassroots movements in Europe as an activist\, community organiser and campaigner. Currently\, he is a working member in SoFA’s Training and International Circles\, and part of Ecosistemica – an Italian self-management firm. \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event is one 2-hour session on June 27. The starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\nYou can request a 30% group discount for groups of 3+ people. Email events@sociocracyforall.org.Affordability is important to us. Please email events@sociocracyforall.org if the ticket price keeps you from attending and describe your need briefly.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee also\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoaching package (choose hours)\n\n\n $75.00 – $1\,920.00Price range: $75.00 through $1\,920.00\n \n\n\n \n Select options\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n1\n2\n3\n…\n7\n\nNext Page URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/performance-reviews/ LOCATION:Mars – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/mars-zoom-180463541 CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/performance-review-class.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T120000 DTSTAMP:20240424T142821Z CREATED:20240424T141847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T142821Z UID:10002730-1718359200-1718366400@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Selection process - choosing roles by consent DESCRIPTION:Basic sociocracy methods class \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this class\n\n\n\nThe selection process is used to choose people who will become facilitators\, leaders\, and delegates. It’s one of the cornerstones of sociocracy. It helps make decisions that avoid popularity contests and secret ballots and fosters transparency\, feedback and focus on who can serve in the role. \n\n\n\nDuring this class\, you will learn how to use the selection process and practice it – including its variations. It will also cover what can be done when someone objects. \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nGetting Started. (Never been to a workshop\, watched/read a few things.) It’s also okay to join if you have other experience but simply haven’t covered selections yet. \n\n\n\nUnsure of what your level is? Try our Sociocracy Level Quiz. This event is geared towards people with an assessment score of <14 but open to anyone. \n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\nThe selection process is a brilliant balance between groupthink and convergence\, pragmatic choices and deliberation. \n\n\n\n\nSelection process – standard process\n\n\n\nVariations: choosing several roles at once\, using the selection process for other things than roles\n\n\n\nWhat to do when there’s an objection. \n\n\n\n\nAll classes include presentation\, practice\, and time for questions. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n0:00-0:20Overview0:20-0:45Standard process0:45-1:15Practice in small groups\, Q&A1:15-1:30Variations1:30-1:50Objections in the selection process1:50-2:00Feedback and next steps\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\n\nOur sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers. \n\n\n\nZujeil Flores\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZujeil Flores is a sociocracy trainer and coach. She has been actively involved in Sociocracy for All since 2018 and has held many roles including coordinating the 1st cohort of the Sociocracy Academy in Spanish (2021-2022). She’s currently a member of the Organizations Support\, Training\, and Web Content Publishing circles at SoFA.  \n\n\n\nZujeil holds a Masters in Public Health. Her study of the social determinants of health led her to an interest in cooperation\, collaboration\, and support systems which then led her to the study of self-governance. Zujeil was born in Mexico and resides in Philadelphia\, PA\, USA. She is mom to 2 very active homeschooled boys \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event is one 2-hour session on June 14. The starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\nYou can request a 30% group discount for groups of 3+ people. Email events@sociocracyforall.org.Affordability is important to us. Please email events@sociocracyforall.org if the ticket price keeps you from attending and describe your need briefly.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee also\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoaching package (choose hours)\n\n\n $75.00 – $1\,920.00Price range: $75.00 through $1\,920.00\n \n\n\n \n Select options\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n1\n2\n3\n…\n7\n\nNext Page URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/selection-process-choosing-roles-by-consent/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:Classes,Modules ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Selections-class.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T140000 DTSTAMP:20240423T124714Z CREATED:20240409T154947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T124714Z UID:10002670-1718020800-1718028000@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Draw a sociocratic circle structure DESCRIPTION:Basic sociocracy methods class \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this class\n\n\n\nThis class offers two things: (1) it gives an overview of sociocratic circle structure – circles\, roles\, linking\, General Circle\, Mission Circle and special circles. In the second part\, we will (2) draw your own organizational structures and get feedback on the draft. \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nGetting Started. (Never been to a workshop\, watched/read a few things.) \n\n\n\nUnsure of what your level is? Try our Sociocracy Level Quiz. This event is geared towards people with an assessment score of <14 but open to anyone. \n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\nWe want to distribute authority – but avoid misalignment. How can we do that?\n\n\n\n\nAims and domains: who decides who decides what? \n\n\n\nInformation flow and good flow of operations\n\n\n\nHow to integrate a board and strategy into our work circle structure\n\n\n\n\nAll classes include presentation\, practice\, and time for questions. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n0:00-0:20Overview of different forms of organizing and their pros & cons0:20-0:40Features of sociocractic structures0:40-0:50How to draw a structure – step by step0:50-1:25Exercise: draw your structure + get feedback1:25-1:50Common misconceptions and questions1:50-2:00Feedback and next steps\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\n\nOur sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers. \n\n\n\nSofie Malm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith over ten years of experience working sociocratically in self-organized non-profit grassroots organizations\, sofie has developed an ability to both see the details in the whole and the whole in the details and how to inject small adjustments that allows the group to work more sustainably and focused to reach its goal. Rooted in dance movement and eco somatic principles\, sofie is an avid advocate for the importance of doing the work needed to adjust your map to the current reality. \n\n\n\nsofie is one of the co-founders of sociokrati.nu – a Nordic network for education and networking in sociocracy. Since 2022\, sofie teaches at the Holma Folkhögskola course – Sociocracy and self-organized cooperation. \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event is one 2-hour session on June 10. The starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee also\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoaching package (choose hours)\n\n\n $75.00 – $1\,920.00Price range: $75.00 through $1\,920.00\n \n\n\n \n Select options\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n1\n2\n3\n…\n7\n\nNext Page URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/draw-a-sociocratic-circle-structure-2/ 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/2024/02/basic-classes-structure.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T150000 DTSTAMP:20240603T140237Z CREATED:20240524T012907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T140237Z UID:10002736-1717678800-1717686000@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Decision-making by consent June 2024 DESCRIPTION:Basic sociocracy methods class \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this webinar\n\n\n\nThis class is a conceptual and practical introduction to the consent process for better group decisions. You will learn and practice what consent is\, how to ask for consent and what to do in the case of an objection. \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nGetting Started. (Never been to a workshop\, watched/read a few things.) \n\n\n\nUnsure of what your level is? Try our Sociocracy Level Quiz. This event is geared towards people with an assessment score of <14 but open to anyone. \n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\nHow can we make a decision that includes all voices without getting lost in endless discussions?\n\n\n\n\nConsent: we align with our common ground\n\n\n\nObjections: valuable and valued information\n\n\n\nClear step-by-step for clear and inclusive process\n\n\n\n\nAll classes include presentation\, practice\, and time for questions. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n0:00-0:25Overview0:25-0:35Demo of a consent process0:35-1:00Practice and debrief1:00-1:20What do we do if someone objects?1:20-1:55More practice and reflection1:55-2:00Feedback and next steps\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\n\nOur sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers. \n\n\n\nName of trainer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHanna Fischer is a trainer of sociocracy and self organizing with experience from non-profit & grassroots organizing and a background in leadership and organization studies. \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event is one 2-hour session on June 6. The starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\nYou can request a 30% group discount for groups of 3+ people. Email events@sociocracyforall.org.Affordability is important to us. Please email events@sociocracyforall.org if the ticket price keeps you from attending and describe your need briefly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee also\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoaching package (choose hours)\n\n\n $75.00 – $1\,920.00Price range: $75.00 through $1\,920.00\n \n\n\n \n Select options\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n1\n2\n3\n…\n7\n\nNext Page URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/decision-making-by-consent-june-2024/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:Classes,Decision Making ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Basic-classes-consent.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T163000 DTSTAMP:20240428T075604Z CREATED:20240425T132000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T075604Z UID:10002733-1717511400-1717518600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Nonviolent Communication (3x2h) DESCRIPTION:Introduction class \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this class\n\n\n\nThis is a 3-session introduction class to compassionate communication (Nonviolent Communication\, NVC). It covers basic concepts with many examples. All sessions are participatory with time for questions and answers. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nAny level. \n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\nAll classes include presentation\, practice\, and time for questions. The class will cover needs\, feelings\, requests\, empathy. \n\n\n\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 \n\n\n\nWhat others said\n\n\n\n“Jerry’s workshop was so awesome. I loved the framework and the space for vulnerability. It was really useful to work through the framework in small groups and his personal stories were super engaging and informative.” \n\n\n\n“I loved the part about making requests\, because people often assume that others know what their needs are.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\n\nOur sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers. This trainer is also certified as an NVC trainer. \n\n\n\nJerry Koch-Gonzalez\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJerry has been committed to nonviolent social change all his adult life. He started his career with anti-oppression (especially classism)\, then became a certified trainer of Nonviolent Communication/NVC\, facilitation\, consensus. In the last 10 years\, he has focused on his work in sociocracy. Jerry used to be part of The Sociocracy Consulting Group\, and he is co-founder of Sociocracy For All where he now works full time. Jerry was born in Cuba and immigrated to the USA as a child. He has lived in community all of his life\, since 1994 in Pioneer Valley Cohousing. Jerry is the co-author of the sociocracy reference manual Many Voices One Song. \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event is a set of 3x 2-hour sessions on June 4\, 11 and 18. The starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\nYou can request a 30% group discount for groups of 3+ people. Email events@sociocracyforall.org.Affordability is important to us. Please email events@sociocracyforall.org if the ticket price keeps you from attending and describe your need briefly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee also\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoaching package (choose hours)\n\n\n $75.00 – $1\,920.00Price range: $75.00 through $1\,920.00\n \n\n\n \n Select options\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n1\n2\n3\n…\n7\n\nNext Page URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/nonviolent-communication-3x2h/ 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:20240530T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T080000 DTSTAMP:20240424T085126Z CREATED:20240410T120242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T085126Z UID:10002672-1717048800-1717056000@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Co-creating proposals (learn and practice) DESCRIPTION:Basic sociocracy methods \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this class\n\n\n\nThere are different ways to create a proposal. One is simply for one person to write a proposal. That’s efficient and quick. Yet\, it loses perspectives and might actually be slower in the long run if we look at missed opportunities and connections\, length of time to work out kinks of a proposal\, and potentially a loss of buy-in over time. \n\n\n\nWhen co-creating a proposal\, doing it well is of the essence. Brainstorming and strategizing as a group can be all over the place\, and it’s often prone to mission drift – we start solving an issue\, and all of a sudden\, our solution is to something else or only covers half.  \n\n\n\nThat’s why it’s useful to learn how to write a proposal together quickly\, and without losing track of the issue we’re trying to solve! This class shows how to do that in a three-step process. \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nOpen to all levels. \n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\nGood proposals made together! \n\n\n\n\nHow to understand an issue\, solve it and implement a solution – together.\n\n\n\n3-step process of co-creating a proposal\n\n\n\nPractice with 3 scenarios so you’re comfortable using the process in real situations!\n\n\n\n\nAll classes include presentation\, practice\, and time for questions. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n0:00-0:20Overview0:20-0:45Demo (fishbowl) and debrief0:45-1:10Practice round 11:10-1:35Practice round 21:35-1:45What’s next? Limitations\, variations and reviews1:45-2:00Feedback and next steps\n\n\n\nTrainer\n\n\n\nOur sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers. \n\n\n\nZujeil Flores\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZujeil Flores is a sociocracy trainer and coach. She has been actively involved in Sociocracy for All since 2018 and has held many roles including coordinating the 1st cohort of the Sociocracy Academy in Spanish (2021-2022). She’s currently a member of the Organizations Support\, Training\, and Web Content Publishing circles at SoFA.  \n\n\n\nZujeil holds a Masters in Public Health. Her study of the social determinants of health led her to an interest in cooperation\, collaboration\, and support systems which then led her to the study of self-governance. Zujeil was born in Mexico and resides in Philadelphia\, PA\, USA. She is mom to 2 very active homeschooled boys.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event is one 2-hour session on May 30. The starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nIf you can’t make that time\, please see the partner event exactly 12 hours later. \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee also\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoaching package (choose hours)\n\n\n $75.00 – $1\,920.00Price range: $75.00 through $1\,920.00\n \n\n\n \n Select options\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n1\n2\n3\n…\n7\n\nNext Page URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/co-creating-proposals-learn-and-practice/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:Classes,Modules ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Picture-forming-Basic-classes.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T120000 DTSTAMP:20240417T154511Z CREATED:20240411T150009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T154511Z UID:10002704-1716458400-1716465600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Facilitation practice (6x2h) DESCRIPTION:A 2 x 6h class full of practice opportunities! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this practice class\n\n\n\nThis class is a potent combination of short teachings and lots of practice to mature as a facilitator and address the most common pitfalls. Every session has a theme: Integrating objections I+II\, Staying on topic I+II\, Dealings with feelings\, Muddy situations. \n\n\n\nEveryone gets to facilitate several times! \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nLearning and practicing. For people who have had an overview of sociocracy and are ready to dive into practice in a safe environment. \n\n\n\nUnsure of what your level is? Try our Sociocracy Level Quiz. This event is geared toward people with an assessment score of 20+ but open to anyone. \n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\nAddress the most common pitfalls of sociocratic meetings head-on in realistic role plays. \n\n\n\n\nA tried and tested format: \n\nmini lecture at the beginning\n\n\n\nscenarios – everyone gets a turn facilitating for embodied learning\n\n\n\nreflection in plenary\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will practice integrating objections with focus on the steps of integrating\, and then on different ways of integrating objections; \n\n\n\nWe will look at better agendas and how to facilitate different kinds of agenda items effectively\, and what to do when we slide off track or don’t know what to talk about next. \n\n\n\nWhat if feelings get in the way? Address them or ignore them and focus on the meeting? Who decides what? \n\n\n\nWhat kinds of muddy situations are there? What if\, for example\, a visitor objects\, or someone questions basic assumptions while we’re trying to decide something? \n\n\n\n\nSchedule (6 sessions)\n\n\n\n0:00-0:25Welcome and teaching of the day\, intro scenarios0:25-1:403×25 min of role play in groups of 3-4 people; topic will go with the theme of the session1:40-2:00Reflections and learnings with trainer responses\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\n\nOur sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers. \n\n\n\nTed Rau\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTed is an advocate\, trainer and consultant for self-governance. His main focus is sociocracy. After his PhD in linguistics and work in Academia\, he co-founded the membership organization Sociocracy For All in 2016 which has grown to 250 members with several international and topic-focused departments and action teams. Ted spends his days consulting with mission-driven organizations\, teaching and deeply immersed in the work as a member within Sociocracy For All. Ted identifies as a transgender man; he has 5 children between 10 and 20. A German citizen\, he has lived in Massachusetts since 2010. He is (co)-author of three books on self-governance\, Many Voices One Song (2018)\, Who Decides Who Decides (2021)\, and Collective Power (2023) and working on a book on the interface between governance and wisdom.Ted brings his designed scenarios to this class – based on years of experience of what is hard and what is helpful in meeting facilitation. \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nhis event consists of 6x 2-hour sessions starting on May 23. \n\n\n\nThe starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nThe other sessions: \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\nYou can request a 30% group discount for groups of 3+ people. Email events@sociocracyforall.org.Affordability is important to us. Please email events@sociocracyforall.org if the ticket price keeps you from attending and describe your need briefly. \n\n\n\nYou can attend individual sessions by request for $40 each. Contact events@sociocracyforall.org to arrange. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee also\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoaching package (choose hours)\n\n\n $75.00 – $1\,920.00Price range: $75.00 through $1\,920.00\n \n\n\n \n Select options\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n1\n2\n3\n…\n7\n\nNext Page URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/facilitation-practice-6x2h-2/ LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558 CATEGORIES:Advanced Facilitation,Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/facilitation-class-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T120000 DTSTAMP:20240513T070409Z CREATED:20240327T064154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T070409Z UID:10002666-1715594400-1715601600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Inclusive meetings. Better meetings with clarity and flow DESCRIPTION:Basic sociocracy tools \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this training\n\n\n\nMeetings are the precious moment when a team comes together. How can we spend this time more meaningfully? \n\n\n\nThe sociocratic meeting format is one of the gems sociocracy offers. It’s inclusive\, connecting\, and human-centered while providing focus on the work. Learn in this two-hour session how meetings can be improved instantly and how to build a meeting culture over time that fits your culture and gives you the meetings you want. \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nGetting Started. (Never been to a workshop\, watched/read a few things.) \n\n\n\nUnsure of what your level is? Try our Sociocracy Level Quiz. This event is geared towards people with an assessment score of <14 but open to anyone. \n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\nWhat is a meeting format that gives everyone a voice and still doesn’t end up in talking and talking … and talking?\n\n\n\n\nMeeting format – step-by-step into shared power\n\n\n\nRounds. Thinking and sensing together as a group\n\n\n\nHow to plan and facilitate to stay on track\n\n\n\nHow to divide up complex decisions into doable chunks\n\n\n\n\nAll classes include presentation\, practice\, and time for questions. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n0:00-0:10Overview and welcome0:10-0:40Meeting format and backlogs0:40-1:00Rounds; facilitating rounds1:00-1:20Building blocks of group process: understand-explore-decide1:20-1:45Staying on track1:45-2:00Feedback and next steps\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\n\nOur sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers. \n\n\n\nJerry Koch-Gonzalez\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJerry has been committed to nonviolent social change all his adult life. He started his career with anti-oppression (especially classism)\, then became a certified trainer of Nonviolent Communication/NVC\, facilitation\, consensus. In the last 10 years\, he has focused on his work in sociocracy. Jerry used to be part of The Sociocracy Consulting Group\, and he is co-founder of Sociocracy For All where he now works full time. Jerry was born in Cuba and immigrated to the USA as a child. He has lived in community all of his life\, since 1994 in Pioneer Valley Cohousing. Jerry is the co-author of the sociocracy reference manual Many Voices One Song. \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event is one 2-hour session on May 13. The starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\nYou can request a 30% group discount for groups of 3+ people. Email events@sociocracyforall.org.Affordability is important to us. Please email events@sociocracyforall.org if the ticket price keeps you from attending and describe your need briefly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee also\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoaching package (choose hours)\n\n\n $75.00 – $1\,920.00Price range: $75.00 through $1\,920.00\n \n\n\n \n Select options\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n1\n2\n3\n…\n7\n\nNext Page URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/inclusive-meetings-better-meetings-with-clarity-and-flow-2/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:Meetings module full ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/basic-classes-2024-meetings.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T120000 DTSTAMP:20240331T192449Z CREATED:20240215T063159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T192449Z UID:10002642-1714039200-1714046400@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Draw a sociocratic circle structure DESCRIPTION:Basic sociocracy methods class \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this class\n\n\n\nThis class offers two things: (1) it gives an overview of sociocratic circle structure – circles\, roles\, linking\, General Circle\, Mission Circle and special circles. In the second part\, we will (2) draw your own organizational structures and get feedback on the draft. \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nGetting Started. (Never been to a workshop\, watched/read a few things.) \n\n\n\nUnsure of what your level is? Try our Sociocracy Level Quiz. This event is geared towards people with an assessment score of <14 but open to anyone. \n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\nWe want to distribute authority – but avoid misalignment. How can we do that?\n\n\n\n\nAims and domains: who decides who decides what? \n\n\n\nInformation flow and good flow of operations\n\n\n\nHow to integrate a board and strategy into our work circle structure\n\n\n\n\nAll classes include presentation\, practice\, and time for questions. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n0:00-0:20Overview of different forms of organizing and their pros & cons0:20-0:40Features of sociocractic structures0:40-0:50How to draw a structure – step by step0:50-1:25Exercise: draw your structure + get feedback1:25-1:50Common misconceptions and questions1:50-2:00Feedback and next steps\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\n\nOur sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers. \n\n\n\nName of trainer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTed is an advocate\, trainer and consultant for self-governance. His main focus is sociocracy. After his PhD in linguistics and work in Academia\, he co-founded the membership organization Sociocracy For All in 2016 which has grown to 250 members with several international and topic-focused departments and action teams. Ted spends his days consulting with mission-driven organizations\, teaching and deeply immersed in the work as a member within Sociocracy For All. Ted identifies as a transgender man; he has 5 children between 10 and 20. A German citizen\, he has lived in Massachusetts since 2010. He is (co)-author of three books on self-governance\, Many Voices One Song (2018)\, Who Decides Who Decides (2021)\, and Collective Power (2023) and working on a book on the interface between governance and wisdom.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event is one 2-hour session on April 4. The starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\nYou can request a 30% group discount for groups of 3+ people. Email events@sociocracyforall.org.Affordability is important to us. Please email events@sociocracyforall.org if the ticket price keeps you from attending and describe your need briefly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee also\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoaching package (choose hours)\n\n\n $75.00 – $1\,920.00Price range: $75.00 through $1\,920.00\n \n\n\n \n Select options\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n1\n2\n3\n…\n7\n\nNext Page URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/draw-a-sociocratic-circle-structure/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:Structure module full ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/basic-classes-structure.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T120000 DTSTAMP:20240215T063259Z CREATED:20240214T164301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T063259Z UID:10002641-1711706400-1711713600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Decision-making by consent DESCRIPTION:Basic sociocracy methods class \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this class\n\n\n\nThis class is a conceptual and practical introduction to the consent process for better group decisions. You will learn and practice what consent is\, how to ask for consent and what to do in the case of an objection. \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nGetting Started. (Never been to a workshop\, watched/read a few things.) \n\n\n\nUnsure of what your level is? Try our Sociocracy Level Quiz. This event is geared towards people with an assessment score of <14 but open to anyone. \n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\nHow can we make a decision that includes all voices without getting lost in endless discussions? \n\n\n\n\nConsent: we align with our common ground \n\n\n\nObjections: valuable and valued information \n\n\n\nClear step-by-step for clear and inclusive process\n\n\n\n\nAll classes include presentation\, practice\, and time for questions. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n0:00-0:25Welcome. Overview: what is consent0:20-0:35Demo of a consent process0:35-1:00Practice and debrief1:00-1:20What do we do if someone objects? 1:20-1:50More practice and reflection1:50-2:00Feedback and next steps\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\n\nOur sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers. \n\n\n\nName of trainer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTed is an advocate\, trainer and consultant for self-governance. His main focus is sociocracy. After his PhD in linguistics and work in Academia\, he co-founded the membership organization Sociocracy For All in 2016 which has grown to 250 members with several international and topic-focused departments and action teams. Ted spends his days consulting with mission-driven organizations\, teaching and deeply immersed in the work as a member within Sociocracy For All. Ted identifies as a transgender man; he has 5 children between 10 and 20. A German citizen\, he has lived in Massachusetts since 2010. He is (co)-author of three books on self-governance\, Many Voices One Song (2018)\, Who Decides Who Decides (2021)\, and Collective Power (2023) and working on a book on the interface between governance and wisdom.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event is one 2-hour session on March 29. The starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\nYou can request a 30% group discount for groups of 3+ people. Email events@sociocracyforall.org.Affordability is important to us. Please email events@sociocracyforall.org if the ticket price keeps you from attending and describe your need briefly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee also\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoaching package (choose hours)\n\n\n $75.00 – $1\,920.00Price range: $75.00 through $1\,920.00\n \n\n\n \n Select options\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n1\n2\n3\n…\n7\n\nNext Page URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/decision-making-by-consent/ LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558 CATEGORIES:Consent module full ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/basic-classes-consent.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T163000 DTSTAMP:20240325T151236Z CREATED:20240215T100114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T151236Z UID:10002650-1711463400-1711470600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Facilitation practice (6x2h) DESCRIPTION:2 x 6h practice class \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this practice class\n\n\n\nThis class is a potent combination of short teachings and lots of practice to mature as a facilitator and address the most common pitfalls. Every session has a theme: Integrating objections I+II\, Staying on topic I+II\, Dealings with feelings\, Muddy situations. \n\n\n\nEveryone gets to facilitate several times! \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nLearning and practicing. For people who have had an overview of sociocracy and are ready to dive into practice in a safe environment. \n\n\n\nUnsure of what your level is? Try our Sociocracy Level Quiz. This event is geared towards people with an assessment score of 10-18 but open to anyone. \n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\nAddress the most common pitfalls of sociocratic meetings head-on in realistic role plays. \n\n\n\n\nA tried and tested format: \n\nmini lecture at the beginning\n\n\n\nscenarios – everyone gets a turn facilitating for embodied learning\n\n\n\nreflection in plenary\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will practice integrating objections with focus on the steps of integrating\, and then on different ways of integrating objections; \n\n\n\nWe will look at better agendas and how to facilitate different kinds of agenda items effectively\, and what to do when we slide off track or don’t know what to talk about next. \n\n\n\nWhat if feelings get in the way? Address them or ignore them and focus on the meeting? Who decides what? \n\n\n\nWhat kinds of muddy situations are there? What if\, for example\, a visitor objects\, or someone questions basic assumptions while we’re trying to ? \n\n\n\n\nAll classes include presentation\, practice\, and time for questions. \n\n\n\nSchedule (6 sessions)\n\n\n\n0:00-0:25Welcome and teaching of the day\, intro scenarios0:25-1:403×25 min of role play in groups of 3-4 people; topic will go with the theme of the session1:40-2:00Reflections and learnings with trainer responses\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\n\nOur sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers. \n\n\n\nTed Rau\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTed is an advocate\, trainer and consultant for self-governance. His main focus is sociocracy. After his PhD in linguistics and work in Academia\, he co-founded the membership organization Sociocracy For All in 2016 which has grown to 250 members with several international and topic-focused departments and action teams. Ted spends his days consulting with mission-driven organizations\, teaching and deeply immersed in the work as a member within Sociocracy For All. Ted identifies as a transgender man; he has 5 children between 10 and 20. A German citizen\, he has lived in Massachusetts since 2010. He is (co)-author of three books on self-governance\, Many Voices One Song (2018)\, Who Decides Who Decides (2021)\, and Collective Power (2023) and working on a book on the interface between governance and wisdom. \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event consists of 5x 2-hour sessions starting on March 26. \n\n\n\nThe starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nThe other sessions: \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\nYou can request a 30% group discount for groups of 3+ people. Email events@sociocracyforall.org.Affordability is important to us. Please email events@sociocracyforall.org if the ticket price keeps you from attending and describe your need briefly. \n\n\n\nYou can attend individual sessions by request for $40 each. Contact events@sociocracyforall.org to arrange. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee also\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoaching package (choose hours)\n\n\n $75.00 – $1\,920.00Price range: $75.00 through $1\,920.00\n \n\n\n \n Select options\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n1\n2\n3\n…\n7\n\nNext Page URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/facilitation-practice-6x2h/ LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558 CATEGORIES:Advanced Facilitation,Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/facilitation-class-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T130000 DTSTAMP:20240214T165503Z CREATED:20240213T090451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T165503Z UID:10002639-1710414000-1710421200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Inclusive meetings. Better meetings with clarity and flow DESCRIPTION:Basic sociocracy tools \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this training\n\n\n\nMeetings are the precious moment when a team comes together. How can we spend this time more meaningfully? \n\n\n\nThe sociocratic meeting format is one of the gems sociocracy offers. It’s inclusive\, connecting\, and human-centered\, while providing focus on the work. Learn in this two hour session how meetings can be improved instantly and how to build a meeting culture over time that fits your culture and gives you the meetings you want. \n\n\n\nLevel\n\n\n\nGetting Started. (Never been to a workshop\, watched/read a few things.) \n\n\n\nUnsure of what your level is? Try our Sociocracy Level Quiz. This event is geared towards people with an assessment score of <14 but open to anyone. \n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\nWhat is a meeting format that gives everyone a voice and still doesn’t end up in talking and talking … and talking? \n\n\n\n\nMeeting format – step-by-step into shared power\n\n\n\nRounds. Thinking and sensing together as a group\n\n\n\nHow to plan and facilitate to stay on track\n\n\n\nHow to divide up complex decisions into doable chunks\n\n\n\n\nAll classes include presentation\, practice\, and time for questions. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n0:00-0:10Overview and welcome0:10-0:40Meeting format and backlogs0:40-1:00Rounds; facilitating rounds1:00-1:20Building blocks of group process: understand-explore-decide1:20-1:45Staying on track1:45-2:00Feedback and next steps\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\n\nOur sociocracy basic methods classes are taught by certified sociocracy trainers. \n\n\n\nJerry Koch-Gonzalez\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJerry has been committed to nonviolent social change all his adult life. He started his career with anti-oppression (especially classism)\, then became a certified trainer of Nonviolent Communication/NVC\, facilitation\, consensus. In the last 10 years\, he has focused on his work in sociocracy. Jerry used to be part of The Sociocracy Consulting Group\, and he is co-founder of Sociocracy For All where he now works full time. Jerry was born in Cuba and immigrated to the USA as a child. He has lived in community all of his life\, since 1994 in Pioneer Valley Cohousing. Jerry is the co-author of the sociocracy reference manual Many Voices One Song. \n\n\n\n\n\nDuration and time zone\n\n\n\nThis event is one 2-hour session on March 14. The starting time in local time zones is: \n \n\n\n\nIf you miss the event\, you can request a recording. \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\nYou can request a 30% group discount for groups of 3+ people. Email events@sociocracyforall.org.Affordability is important to us. Please email events@sociocracyforall.org if the ticket price keeps you from attending and describe your need briefly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee also\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoaching package (choose hours)\n\n\n $75.00 – $1\,920.00Price range: $75.00 through $1\,920.00\n \n\n\n \n Select options\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n1\n2\n3\n…\n7\n\nNext Page URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/inclusive-meetings-better-meetings-with-clarity-and-flow/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:Meetings module full ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/basic-classes-2024-meetings.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231124T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231124T120000 DTSTAMP:20250516T115705Z CREATED:20231017T035437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T115705Z UID:10002611-1700823600-1700827200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Free intro: Deciding together DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\nTopic\nThis free class will introduce you to consent-based group decision-making andhelp you use it in your groups. The list of advantages of group decision-making by consent is long: it’s clear\, it’s fast\, it allows for innovation and learning\, and it’s inclusive.And who doesn’t need to make a group decision from time to time? Topics: \n\nWhat’s consent? \nWhat are objections? \nThe 3 steps of a consent process\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n \n0:00-0:05\nOverview\n\n\n \n \n0:05-0:20\nPresentation & questions\nWhat’s consent?\n\n\n \n \n0:20-0:25\nPresentation + questions\nWhat if I don’t consent?\n\n\n \n \n0:25-0:40\nDemo (plenary) + questions\n3 steps to get to consent\n\n\n \n \n0:40-0:50\nexercise (small groups) + debrief\n3 steps to get to consent\n\n\n \n \n0:50-1:00\nClosing and next steps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\nThis event is one 1-hour session on November 24. The starting time in local time zones is:\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTrainers\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students. This class is taught by Thomas Kemps.\nThomas Kemps \nThomas is a SoFA working member in Training Circle\, and lives in Italy\, where he consults\, trains\, and facilitates.He likes to explore new paths and find solutions. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\nThis info session is free to everyone.Sociocracy For All is a nonprofit. Donations are welcome – you can buy a ticket with a donation. It’s appreciated!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLevel\nThis class does not require any previous experience.\nIf you want to prepare\, please download the free ebook Sociocracy\, a brief introduction on our content page. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n+++ \n\n\n\nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/free-intro-deciding-together/ LOCATION:Mars – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/mars-zoom-180463541 CATEGORIES:Consent module free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/17.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T150000 DTSTAMP:20250520T091659Z CREATED:20231007T054108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T091659Z UID:10002609-1700568000-1700578800@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Full Class: Patterns and processes for inclusive meetings DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nDo you facilitate meetings? This class will help you be more effective\, efficient and inclusive at the same time! \nA continuation of our free info class\, this class will refine and offer practice opportunities with 4 extra topics and 3 small group exercises. \n\nWhat are the steps of decision-making? How does one move a group towards a decision so everyone ‘walks’ together?\nWhat are the tricks of good agendas? How can we hold agenda planning together and make sure we’re staying on track?\nHow can we keep meetings time short and sweet?\nHow can we write proposals together in a timely manner so everyone’s ideas can flow into a proposal?\n\nSmall group exercises: \n\nPlanning an agenda\nWrite proposals together\nHow to improve meetings together over time\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:10\nOverview\n\n\n\n0:10-0:30\nPresentation + questions\nThe anatomy of decisions\n\n\n\n0:30-0:40\nPresentation + questions\nAgenda planning\n\n\n\n0:40-1:00\nExercise (small group)\nPlan an agenda!\n\n\n\n1:00-1:30\nPresentation + questions\nSaving time & staying on track\n\n\n\n1:30-1:55\nDemo (large group) + questions\nWriting proposals together\n\n\n\n1:55-2:20\nExercise (small group)\nWriting proposals together\n\n\n\n2:20-2:30\nPresentation + questions\nMeeting evaluations\n\n\n\n2:30-2:50\nExercise (small group)\nHow to improve meetings together over time\n\n\n\n2:50-3:00\nClosing and feedback\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 3-hour session on November 21. The starting time in local time zones is: \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students. This class will be taught by Jerry\, and supported by co-trainers and mentees. \n \nJerry Koch-Gonzalez\nJerry is one of the co-founders of Sociocracy For All and has been teaching and consulting in sociocracy for more than a decade.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nRegular pricing: $85 per person. We ask that when an organization pays for your ticket\, you opt for the professional pricing level of $180.  \n\nScholarships: If your financial situation is keeping you from taking this class\, please send a short paragraph describing your need to events@sociocracyforall.org. You can request 30%\, 60% or 100% off. Note that it’s rare that we give big scholarships to people in countries with high cost of living. Read our social justice statement\nGroup discounts. Bring a friend! If you’d like to take this class with someone else\, you can receive a discount code to sign up for 30% discount each. (For three or more people.) Request a group discount code: events@sociocracyforall.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLevel\n\nThis class requires basic familiarity with the sociocratic meeting format and rounds. You can sign up for our free info session on meetings (there will also be a recording in case you miss the live event). \nAlternatively\, please review these two articles before the class: \n\nSociocratic meeting format\nOn rounds\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n+++ \nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \n \n \n \n  \nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/full-class-patterns-and-processes-for-inclusive-meetings-2/ LOCATION:Earth – SoFA Zoom Room\, Earth Zoom Room CATEGORIES:Meetings module full ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modules-designs-jerry-meetings-full.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T160000 DTSTAMP:20250516T115518Z CREATED:20230623T121339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T115518Z UID:10002468-1699966800-1699977600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Full class: Performance\, leadership and accountability in horizontal organizations DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\nTopic\n\nThis class will open your eyes in many ways on how to get things done as peers – without power-over and coercion.We will have a closer look at operations – how can we be more productive with workflows and roles? For the operational roles from the free class\, will briefly review what operational roles are and then write a role together to practice.But there isn’t only work\, there are also people. That is why we will take a deep dive into constructive feedback and good formats for giving feedback\, like circle feedback and full performance reviews.The final point will be a reflection – how can we increase accountability if we’re all equals? In a horizontal setting\, who is someone accountable to? And what does that mean for leadership? \n\nInterpersonal feedback\nPerformance reviews\nWorkflows\nCollaborative leadership\n\nSmall group exercises: \n\nWriting Role descriptions\nGive feedback \nCircle feedback\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:10\nOverview\n\n\n \n0:10-0:25\nPresentation + questions\nOperations\n\n\n \n0:30-0:55\nExercise (small group)\nWriting role descriptions\n\n\n \n0:45-1:05\nPresentation + questions\nWorkflows\n\n\n \n1:05-1:25\nPresentation + questions\nInterpersonal feedback\n\n\n \n1:25-1:50\nExercise (small group)\nGiving constructive feedback\n\n\n \n1:50-2:05\nPresentation + Qs\nPerformance reviews\n\n\n \n2:55-2:35\nExercise (small group)\nCircle feedback\n\n\n \n2:35-2:50\nReflection (plenary)\nLeadership and accountability\n\n\n \n2:50-3:00\nClosing and feedback\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\nThis event is one 3-hour session on November 14. The starting time in local time zones is:\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTrainers\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students.\n \nTed Rau\nTed is one of the co-founders of Sociocracy For All and has been teaching and consulting in sociocracy for many years\, in particular around facilitation. About Ted \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\nRegular pricing: $85 per person. We ask that when an organization pays for your ticket\, you opt for the professional pricing level of $180. \n\nScholarships: If your financial situation is keeping you from taking this class\, please send a short paragraph describing your need to events@sociocracyforall.org. You can request 30%\, 60% or 100% off. Note that it’s rare that we give big scholarships to people in countries with high cost of living. Read our social justice statement\nGroup discounts. Bring a friend! If you’d like to take this class with someone else\, you can receive a discount code to sign up for 30% discount each. (For three or more people.) Request a group discount code: events@sociocracyforall.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLevel\nOptional: You can join our free class on performance and accountability (or watch the recording)in preparation for the event.\nThis class will assume that you work in a horizontal context\, e.g. in sociocracy\, Holacracy\, or other forms of self-organization. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n+++ \n\n\n\nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/full-class-performance-leadership-and-accountability-in-horizontal-organizations/ LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558 CATEGORIES:Modules,Performance module full ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/performance-module-full-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T150000 DTSTAMP:20231004T113609Z CREATED:20230719T164759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T113609Z UID:10002462-1697189400-1697209200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Sociocracy workshop in NYC DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of hands-on learning with Ted Rau and Jerry Koch-Gonzalez\nTWO OPTIONS:  Oct 13: Manhattan (CUNY) |\nBONUS: Lawyer’s track  \nUPDATE: Due to internal changes\, the CUNY training is now free of charge. PLEASE rsvp anyway to give us an idea of numbers.  \nSociocracy gives structure to how to work together toward a shared vision. This workshop is a great introduction to the participative decision-making for the 21 century! \nJoin us for an eye-opening workshop on sociocracy\, the groundbreaking decision-making method that is transforming the way organizations collaborate and function. In this all-day event\, we will delve into the principles and practices of sociocracy\, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to revolutionize decision-making within your team. \nSociocracy is not just another management theory; it is a transformative approach that empowers individuals and groups to make better decisions\, enhance communication\, and foster a sense of ownership and accountability. By attending this workshop\, you will gain valuable insights into the core principles that underpin sociocracy and discover its potential to revolutionize your team dynamics. \n\nOne of the fundamental aspects of sociocracy is consent decision-making. Unlike traditional methods that rely on majority votes or top-down authority\, sociocracy ensures that every voice is heard and considered. Through a series of engaging activities and discussions\, you will learn how to facilitate consent decision-making processes\, enabling your team to achieve genuine agreement and alignment.\nAnother key principle of sociocracy is decentralized power. By distributing authority and responsibility throughout the organization\, sociocracy fosters a sense of autonomy and ownership among team members. You will explore practical strategies for implementing decentralized power structures\, enabling your team to operate with increased effectiveness\, resilience\, and creativity.\nSociocracy also offers techniques for improving meetings. Say goodbye to long\, unproductive meetings that drain your team’s energy and time. Through interactive exercises\, you will learn how to facilitate efficient and participatory meetings that foster collaboration and move things along faster while creating trust and connection.\n\nBy the end of this workshop\, you will walk away with a solid understanding of sociocracy and its practical applications. \nSign up now and join us to find out about a more harmonious and successful way of working together. \nI learned a lot and have a great understanding of the Sociocracy process after the beginners’ class. It was engaging and enjoyable. I appreciate the opportunity to work with folks from many backgrounds through the class exercises.. I am looking forward to continuing my sociocracy education and implementing it in my groups! Tami Gingrow Fayette County\, Pennsylvania \nWho is this workshop for?\n\nEveryone who struggles with decision-making in their organization\, or longing for smooth & inclusive decision-making\nPeople interested in cooperative development\nPeople in communities\nPeople in social enterprises or purpose-driven organizations\nEducation\, self-directed learning\n\nBonus track for lawyers (optional)\nOptionally\, lawyers can join the Friday workshop\, hear the basic introduction and then spend a deepening session 10-11.30. This session will focus on the legal considerations around self-management and be steeped in practical experience\, supported by Michael Haber (Director\, Community & Economic Development Program\, Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A). \nParticipants can then join the introduction. \nTopics/schedule\nAll topics will include Q&A as we go! \n\nWelcome: get to know\, and an overview of the day\nStructure: how can we organize committees so everyone can be included in decision-making? Draw your own circle (small groups)\nSelections: Choosing candidates by consent: how to choose together who does what (demo + exercise)\n(Lunch break)\nMeeting format – Have better and more inclusive meetings!\nDecision-making: how can we make decisions together so every voice is included – while still moving forward? Consent process (demo + practice). Objections: What if someone is against a proposal? Practice (small groups)\nFeedback processes:\nHow feedback helps us be inclusive and productive; a simple format to do group feedback (practice)\nClosing and fare-wells \n\nI highly recommend this course on consent\, objection and facilitation. Ted explains clearly and calmly\, the slides are an excellent addition to the book ” many voices\, one song” and it’s great to see people from around the world using Sociocracy. Jackie\, Bull City Commons\, Durham\, NC \nLearn more about sociocracy: \nhttps://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/sociocracy-the-operating-system-of-the-new-economy_with-subtitles.mp4 \n\nTrainer bios\n \nTed Rau is an advocate\, trainer and consultant for self-governance. His main focus is sociocracy. After his PhD in linguistics and work in Academia\, he co-founded Sociocracy For All and spends his days consulting\, teaching and leading the member organization as Executive Director. Ted identifies as a transgender man; he has 5 children between 9 and 18. A German citizen he\, has lived in Massachusetts since 2010. He is co-author of two books on self-governance\, Many Voices One Song (2018) and Who Decides Who Decides (2021); his upcoming book Collective Power is to be published in fall 2023. \n \nAt 71 years old\, Jerry Koch-Gonzalez has been committed to nonviolent social change all his adult life. That has meant training in anti-oppression especially classism\, a certified trainer of Nonviolent Communication/NVC\, facilitation\, consensus and sociocracy. Jerry used to be part of The Sociocracy Consulting Group\, and he is co-founder of Sociocracy For All where he now works full time. He has shared sociocracy and NVC with dozens of communities in North America and abroad. Jerry was born in Cuba and immigrated to the USA as a child. \nGiving individuals the ability to freely and safely express their thoughts and opinions in a group while also allowing room to grow and learn is the most beautiful part of Sociocracy. Salt Lake City\, Utah \nFriday Oct 13\n\nTime: 9.30-3:00.\nVenue: CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies\nLocation: 25 West 43rd st\, 18th floor\, New York City\nPrice: free – or donate to support similar events\nBring a donation for lunch!\nCo-sponsored by CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies & Community and Worker Ownership Project\nBONUS TRACK for lawyers 9.30-11.30 (a donation to SOFA would be wonderful)\n\n  \nMore info about sociocracy\nFind out about sociocracy on our resource page. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/sociocracy-workshop-nyc-2023-2/ CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/nyc-workshop-2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T160000 DTSTAMP:20230725T054232Z CREATED:20230608T080939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T054232Z UID:10002452-1695909600-1695916800@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Nonviolent Communication Introduction (3x2h) DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic\n\nThis is a 3-session introduction class to compassionate communication (Nonviolent Communication\, NVC). It covers basic concepts with many examples. All sessions are participatory with time for questions and answers.NVC meshes beautifully with sociocracy because it allows us to listen well\, make ourselves understood on a deeper level\, and explore together how we can co-create solutions that work for everyone. The classes will be taught by Jerry Koch-Gonzalez\, co-founder and staff member of Sociocracy For All and certified NVC trainer. All sessions are participatory with time for questions\, role-plays in small groups.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:10\nOverview\n\n\n \nSession 1\nOverview: feelings\, needs and strategies\n\n\n \nSession 2\nEmpathy practice\n\n\n \nSession 3\nMore practice and reflectionUsing NVC for meetings\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is three 2h sessions on Sept 28\, Oct 5\, Oct 12. The starting time in local time zones is:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\nJerry is a sociocracy trainer and consultant and a certified NVC trainer. He has decades of experience in organizations and communities.“Jerry’s workshop was so awesome. I loved the framework and the space for vulnerability. It was really useful to work through the framework in small groups and his personal stories were super engaging and informative.”“I loved the part about making requests\, because people often assume that others know what their needs are.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nRegular pricing: $85 per person. We ask that when an organization pays for your ticket\, you opt for the professional pricing level of $180. \n  \n\nScholarships: If your financial situation is keeping you from taking this class\, please send a short paragraph describing your need to events@sociocracyforall.org. You can request 30%\, 60% or 100% off. Note that it’s rare that we give big scholarships to people in countries with high cost of living. Read our social justice statement\nGroup discounts. Bring a friend! If you’d like to take this class with someone else\, you can receive a discount code to sign up for 30% discount each. (For three or more people.) Request a group discount code: events@sociocracyforall.org. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/nonviolent-communication-introduction-3x2h-2/ LOCATION:Earth – SoFA Zoom Room\, Earth Zoom Room CATEGORIES:Classes,Communication and Connection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/nvc-class-featured-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T140000 DTSTAMP:20250516T115536Z CREATED:20230622T101700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T115536Z UID:10002467-1695646800-1695650400@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Free event: Horizontal accountability DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\nTopic\n\nHow do leadership and accountability work in a peer-based organization? Can everyone be a leader? This free class will support you in re-thinking and improving your governance and your collaborative relationships – especially if you’d like to unlock sociocracy’s potential to be more productive and effective – operational roles will be one of our big topics. \nWe will also highlight how we can identify what is holding us back and how to resolve those tensions. \n\nFeedback loops and institutional feedback\nSurfacing tensions\nOperational roles\n\nAlso\, we will do one group exercise where we identify an organizational tension and formulate a proposal. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:10\nOverview\n \n\n\n \n0:05-0:25\nPresentation + questions\nFeedback loops and institutional feedback\n\n\n \n0:25-0:35\nPresentation & questions\nSurfacing tensions\n\n\n \n0:35-0:45\nExercise (small group)\nIdentify and solve organizational tensions\n\n\n \n0:45-0:55\nPresentation + Qs\nDefining roles for more effectiveness\n\n\n \n0:55-1:00\nClosing and next steps\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\nThis event is one 1-hour session on September 25. The starting time in local time zones is:\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTrainers\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students. This class is taught by Ted Rau.\n\nTed Rau\nTed is one of the co-founders of Sociocracy For All and has been teaching and consulting in sociocracy for many years. About Ted \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\nThis info session is free to everyone.Sociocracy For All is a nonprofit. Donations are welcome – you can buy a ticket with a donation. It’s appreciated\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLevel\nThis class does not require any previous experience.\nIf you want to prepare\, please download the free ebook Sociocracy\, a brief introduction on our content page \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n+++ \n\n\n\nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/horizontal-accountability-september2023/ LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558 CATEGORIES:Modules,Performance module free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/performance-module-free-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T130000 DTSTAMP:20230824T105330Z CREATED:20230416T124457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T105330Z UID:10002427-1694001600-1694005200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Free intro: Deciding together DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic\n\nThis free class will introduce you to consent-based group decision-making andhelp you use it in your groups. The list of advantages of group decision-making by consent is long: it’s clear\, it’s fast\, it allows for innovation and learning\, and it’s inclusive.And who doesn’t need to make a group decision from time to time? Topics: \n\nWhat’s consent? \nWhat are objections? \nThe 3 steps of a consent process\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n \n0:00-0:05\nOverview\n\n\n \n \n0:05-0:20\nPresentation & questions\nWhat’s consent?\n\n\n \n \n0:20-0:25\nPresentation + questions\nWhat if I don’t consent?\n\n\n \n \n0:25-0:40\nDemo (plenary) + questions\n3 steps to get to consent\n\n\n \n \n0:40-0:50\nexercise (small groups) + debrief\n3 steps to get to consent\n\n\n \n \n0:50-1:00\nClosing and next steps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 1-hour session on Sept 6. The starting time in local time zones is:\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students. This class is taught by Pierre Houben.\nPierre Houben \nPierre is a SoFA working member in Training Circle\, and lives in Italy\, where he consults\, trains\, and facilitates.He likes to explore new paths and find solutions. For him\, Sociocracy is the best way how to do it because all perspectives can be heard and considered. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nThis info session is free to everyone.Sociocracy For All is a nonprofit. Donations are welcome – you can buy a ticket with a donation. It’s appreciated!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLevel\n\nThis class does not require any previous experience.\nIf you want to prepare\, please download the free ebook Sociocracy\, a brief introduction on our content page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n+++ \n\n\n\nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/free-intro-deciding-together-sept2023/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:Classes,Consent module free,Modules ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/module-consent-pierre-cofrg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T140000 DTSTAMP:20230522T054851Z CREATED:20230417T080758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T054851Z UID:10002428-1693310400-1693317600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Facilitation practice – everything at once! (5 weekly sessions) DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic\n\n\nThis is the right class for you if you want to be that weathered facilitator that sees a way forward\, no matter what happens. You want to be the person who brings loving clarity to the group work while actively inviting all voices in. Your vision is that everyone feels safe\, heard\, held\, and empowered in your meetings. This class is geared towards people who have already done our facilitation training (or a comparable experience level) and want to improve their facilitation dramatically. We expect you know how to run picture forming and proposal shaping\, you know how to run a consent process\, and you know how to do a selection process. \nNow it’s time to highlight and master all the stuff in between: when people object and it’s not easy to address their objection\, or if it’s not clear what their objection is. When there are too many options on the table and everyone feels overwhelmed. When you’re under time pressure and you need to find common ground fast.Topics \n\nIntegrating objections\nDrama triangle – and how to facilitate when things are difficult\nHow to stay on topic and what to do with competing directions of a meeting\ndelegating work\, taking shortcuts\, special selection processes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:15\nWelcome & explaining the scenarios of the day\n\n\n \n0:15-0:45\nSmall groups\nScenario 1\n\n\n \n0:45-1:15\nSmall groups\nScenario 2\n\n\n \n1:15-1:45\nSmall groups\nScenario 3\n\n\n \n1:45-2:00\nDebrief and closing\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\n\nThis class consists of FIVE weekly 2h-sessions starting on Aug 29 – Aug 29\, Sept 5\, Sept 12\, Sept 19\, Sept 26 \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\nMaster of the meanest – and most realistic – scenarios: Ted Rau. \nTed is one of the co-founders of Sociocracy For All and has been teaching and consulting in sociocracy for many years\, in particular around facilitation. About Ted \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nRegular pricing: $150 per person. We ask that when an organization pays for your ticket\, you opt for the professional pricing level of $250. \n\nScholarships: If your financial situation is keeping you from taking this class\, please send a short paragraph describing your need to events@sociocracyforall.org. You can request 30%\, 60% or 100% off. Note that it’s rare that we give big scholarships to people in countries with high cost of living. Read our social justice statement\n\n\nGroup discounts. Bring a friend! If you’d like to take this class with someone else\, you can receive a discount code to sign up for 30% discount each. (For three or more people.) Request a group discount code: events@sociocracyforall.org. SoFA members and SoFA Academy students receive full scholarships. (Ask if you don’t know the code!)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLevel\n\nAs stated above\, we expect that everyone who signs up has experience with rounds\, consent\, objections\, basic structure (i.e. you know what a General Circle or a Helping Circle is)\, and has seen a selection process in action. Please take our assessment quiz if you’re unsure. This class is hard! If you don’t have enough experience\, this class is going to be uncomfortable and overwhelming. Please attend at least 3 of the below modules (or something with equivalent content) before signing up for this class.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nCan’t make this time? Find alternative dates for this class. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/advanced-facilitation-aug2023/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:Advanced Facilitation,Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/facilitation-practice.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T150000 DTSTAMP:20230628T093030Z CREATED:20230417T103159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T093030Z UID:10002429-1688040000-1688050800@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Full class: Performance\, leadership and accountability in horizontal organizations DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic\n\n\nThis class will open your eyes in many ways on how to get things done as peers – without power-over and coercion.We will have a closer look at operations – how can we be more productive with workflows and roles? For the operational roles from the free class\, will briefly review what operational roles are and then write a role together to practice.But there isn’t only work\, there are also people. That is why we will take a deep dive into constructive feedback and good formats for giving feedback\, like circle feedback and full performance reviews.The final point will be a reflection – how can we increase accountability if we’re all equals? In a horizontal setting\, who is someone accountable to? And what does that mean for leadership? \n\nInterpersonal feedback\nPerformance reviews\nWorkflows\nCollaborative leadership\n\nSmall group exercises: \n\nWriting Role descriptions\nGive feedback \nCircle feedback\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:10\nOverview\n\n\n \n0:10-0:25\nPresentation + questions\nOperations\n\n\n \n0:30-0:55\nExercise (small group)\nWriting role descriptions\n\n\n \n0:45-1:05\nPresentation + questions\nWorkflows\n\n\n \n1:05-1:25\nPresentation + questions\nInterpersonal feedback\n\n\n \n1:25-1:50\nExercise (small group)\nGiving constructive feedback\n\n\n \n1:50-2:05\nPresentation + Qs\nPerformance reviews\n\n\n \n2:55-2:35\nExercise (small group)\nCircle feedback\n\n\n \n2:35-2:50\nReflection (plenary)\nLeadership and accountability\n\n\n \n2:50-3:00\nClosing and feedback\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 3-hour session on June 29. The starting time in local time zones is:\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students.\n \nTed Rau\nTed is one of the co-founders of Sociocracy For All and has been teaching and consulting in sociocracy for many years\, in particular around facilitation. About Ted \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nRegular pricing: $85 per person. We ask that when an organization pays for your ticket\, you opt for the professional pricing level of $180. \n\nScholarships: If your financial situation is keeping you from taking this class\, please send a short paragraph describing your need to events@sociocracyforall.org. You can request 30%\, 60% or 100% off. Note that it’s rare that we give big scholarships to people in countries with high cost of living. Read our social justice statement\nGroup discounts. Bring a friend! If you’d like to take this class with someone else\, you can receive a discount code to sign up for 30% discount each. (For three or more people.) Request a group discount code: events@sociocracyforall.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLevel\n\nOptional: You can join our free class on performance and accountability (or watch the recording)in preparation for the event.\nThis class will assume that you work in a horizontal context\, e.g. in sociocracy\, Holacracy\, or other forms of self-organization. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n+++ \n\n\n\nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/performance-leadership-accountability-june2023/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:Classes,Performance module full ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/performance-module-full-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T150000 DTSTAMP:20221206T071814Z CREATED:20221206T071646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T071814Z UID:10002280-1687435200-1687446000@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Full class: Facilitating Group Decision Making DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nYou know the basics of consent decision-making but you need a bit more to put it into practice? This class is for you! \n\nA continuation of our free appetizer class on consent\, this class will focus on practice opportunities and deepening of group decision-making with consent.\nWhat can I do if there’s an objection?\nWhat if someone brings a concern that’s not really an objection?\nWhat do I do will all the amendment ideas?\nGetting up to speed. What decisions are made in a group\, and what decisions could individuals make alone?\n\nSmall group exercises: \n\nHow do I object?\nIntegrating an objection\naddressing faux objections\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:10\nOverview\n\n\n\n0:10-0:30\nPresentation + questions\nConsent and objections\n\n\n\n0:30-0:45\nExercise (small group)\nHow to object\n\n\n\n0:45-1:05\nPresentation + questions\nOptions to integrate an objection\nWhen do I amend?\n\n\n\n1:05-1:35\nExercise (small group)\nIntegrating objections\n\n\n\n1:35-2:00\nPresentation + questions\nWhat a concern be an “invalid” objection?\n\n\n\n2:00-2:25\nExercise (small group)\nIntegrating objections (more difficult)\n\n\n\n2:25-2:40\nPresentation + Qs\nHow to speed things up – policy & operations\n\n\n\n2:40-2:50\nExercise (small group)\nReflection time\n\n\n\n2:50-3:00\nClosing and feedback\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 3-hour session on June 22. The starting time in local time zones is: \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students. This class is taught by Pierre Houben. \nPierre Houben \nPierre is a SoFA working member in Training Circle\, and lives in Italy\, where he consults\, trains\, and facilitates.\nHe likes to explore new paths and find solutions. For him\, Sociocracy is the best way how to do it because all perspectives can be heard and considered.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nRegular pricing: $75 per person. We ask that when an organization pays for your ticket\, you opt for the professional pricing level of $150.  \n\nScholarships: If your financial situation is keeping you from taking this class\, please send a short paragraph describing your need to events@sociocracyforall.org. You can request 30%\, 60% or 100% off. Note that it’s rare that we give big scholarships to people in countries with high cost of living. Read our social justice statement\n\n\nGroup discounts. Bring a friend! If you’d like to take this class with someone else\, you can receive a discount code to sign up for 30% discount each. (For three or more people.) Request a group discount code: events@sociocracyforall.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLevel\n\nThis class requires familiarity with consent. You can sign up for our free info session as an introduction (there will also be a recording in case you miss the live event).\n\n\n\n+++ \nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \n \n \n \n  \nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/full-class-consent-june-2023/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:Classes,Consent module full,Modules ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/module-consent-pierre-cofug.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T110000 DTSTAMP:20230416T121320Z CREATED:20230416T121320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T121320Z UID:10002426-1687428000-1687431600@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Free event: Horizontal accountability DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic\n\nHow do leadership and accountability work in a peer-based organization? Can everyone be a leader? This free class will support you in re-thinking and improving your governance and your collaborative relationships – especially if you’d like to unlock sociocracy’s potential to be more productive and effective – operational roles will be one of our big topics.\nWe will also highlight how we can identify what is holding us back and how to resolve those tensions. \n\nFeedback loops and institutional feedback\nSurfacing tensions\nOperational roles\n\nAlso\, we will do one group exercise where we identify an organizational tension and formulate a proposal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:10\nOverview\n \n\n\n \n0:05-0:25\nPresentation & questions\nFeedback loops and institutional feedback\n\n\n \n0:25-0:25\nPresentation & questions\nSurfacing tensions\n\n\n \n0:25-0:35\nExercise (small group)\nIdentify and solve organizational tensions\n\n\n \n0:30-0:40\nPresentation + Qs\nDefining roles for more effectiveness\n\n\n \n0:40-0:45\nClosing and next steps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 1-hour session on June 22. The starting time in local time zones is:\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students. This class is taught by Pierre Houben.\n  \n\nTed Rau\nTed is one of the co-founders of Sociocracy For All and has been teaching and consulting in sociocracy for many years. About Ted \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nThis info session is free to everyone.Sociocracy For All is a nonprofit. Donations are welcome – you can buy a ticket with a donation. It’s appreciated!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLevel\n\nThis class does not require any previous experience.\nIf you want to prepare\, please download the free ebook Sociocracy\, a brief introduction on our content page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n+++ \n\n\n\nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/horizontal-accountability-june2023/ LOCATION:Jupiter – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/jupiter-zoom-443527558 CATEGORIES:Classes,Modules,Performance module free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/performance-module-free.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T160000 DTSTAMP:20230413T170631Z CREATED:20221204T095525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T170631Z UID:10002276-1686661200-1686672000@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Full class: Decentralizing decision-making with circles and roles DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nThis class is for those who want to understand how circle structures and roles can be used to empower groups and individuals to make decisions and to clarify who does what in an organization.\n\nWe will refine and practice more with 4 extra topics and 3 small group exercises.\n\n What are examples of real organizational structures? How do I design my own?\n How do we define roles to get a lot done?\n How do we decide who does what and who is on what circle?\n What are additional ways to build community?\n\nSmall group exercises:\n\n Define aims and domains\n Let’s draw a circle structure together!\n Selections\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:10\nOverview\n\n\n\n0:10-0:40\nPresentation + questions\nReal examples of circle structures\n\n\n\n0:40-1:10\nExercise (large group)\nDraw a circle structure\n\n\n\n1:10-1:35\nPresentation + questions\nAims and domain\, operat. roles\n\n\n\n1:35-1:55\nExercise (small group)\nDefine your aims/domains\n\n\n\n1:55-2:20\nDemo (large group) + questions\nSelection\n\n\n\n2:20-2:40\nExercise (small group)\nSelections practice\n\n\n\n2:40:2:50\nPresentation + questions\nBuild connections and community\n\n\n\n2:30-2:50\nExercise (small group)\nHow to improve meetings together over time\n\n\n\n2:50-3:00\nClosing and feedback\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 3-hour session on June 13. The starting time in local time zones is:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students. This class is taught by Shala Massey.\n\n\nShala Massey\nShala has been a working member at Sociocracy for All since January 2021. She is active in Sociocracy for All’s Training\, Continuing Education\, and Conference circles and is a certified sociocracy practitioner and facilitator.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nRegular pricing: $75 per person. We ask that when an organization pays for your ticket\, you opt for the professional pricing level of $150. \n\n Scholarships: If your financial situation is keeping you from taking this class\, please send a short paragraph describing your need to events@sociocracyforall.org. You can request 30%\, 60% or 100% off. Note that it’s rare that we give big scholarships to people in countries with high cost of living. Read our social justice statement\n Group discounts. Bring a friend! If you’d like to take this class with someone else\, you can receive a discount code to sign up for 30% discount each. (For three or more people.) Request a group discount code: events@sociocracyforall.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLevel\n\nThis class requires basic familiarity with the sociocratic structures. You can sign up for our free info session on structure in sociocracy (there will also be a recording in case you miss the live event).\n\n\n\n \n+++ \nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \n \n \n \n  \nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/full-class-structure-june-2023/ LOCATION:Mars – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/mars-zoom-180463541 CATEGORIES:Classes,Modules,Structure module full ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/osfu_shala.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T130000 DTSTAMP:20221206T070948Z CREATED:20221206T070626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T070948Z UID:10002279-1686225600-1686229200@staging.sociocracyforall.org SUMMARY:Free intro: Deciding together DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nThis free class will introduce you to consent-based group decision-making and\nhelp you use it in your groups. The list of advantages of group decision-making by consent is long: it’s clear\, it’s fast\, it allows for innovation and learning\, and it’s inclusive.\nAnd who doesn’t need to make a group decision from time to time? Topics:  \n\nWhat’s consent? \nWhat are objections? \nThe 3 steps of a consent process\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:05\nOverview\n\n\n\n0:05-0:15\nPresentation & questions\nWhat’s consent?\n\n\n\n0:15-0:20\nPresentation + questions\nWhat if I don’t consent? \n\n\n\n0:20-0:25\nDemo (plenary) + questions\n3 steps to get to consent\n\n\n\n0:25-0:40\nexercise (small groups) + debrief\n3 steps to get to consent\n\n\n\n0:40-0:45\nClosing and next steps\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 1-hour session on June 8. The starting time in local time zones is: \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students. This class is taught by Pierre Houben. \nPierre Houben \nPierre is a SoFA working member in Training Circle\, and lives in Italy\, where he consults\, trains\, and facilitates.\nHe likes to explore new paths and find solutions. For him\, Sociocracy is the best way how to do it because all perspectives can be heard and considered.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nThis info session is free to everyone.\nSociocracy For All is a nonprofit. Donations are welcome – you can buy a ticket with a donation. It’s appreciated!\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLevel\n\nThis class does not require any previous experience. \nIf you want to prepare\, please download the free ebook Sociocracy\, a brief introduction on our content page.\n\n\n  \nAfter this class\, we invite you to take the corresponding next-level class\, “Full class: Facilitating Group Decisions”\, a 3h-class building directly on the topics covered in the free introduction on the topic of consent. Check out the dates and find an upcoming class for you! \n \n\n\n\n+++ \nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \n \n \n \n  \nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/free-intro-consent-june-2023/ LOCATION:Mars – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/mars-zoom-180463541 CATEGORIES:Classes,Consent module free,Modules ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/module-consent-pierre-cofrg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sociocracy For All":MAILTO:info@sociocracyforall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T130000 DTSTAMP:20230524T155635Z CREATED:20221106T102922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T155635Z UID:10002200-1686052800-1686056400@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. One of the most transformational tools in sociocracy is rounds – the practice of speaking one by one. In this class\, we will not only show how to do it but also practice how to inspire people to stick to this inclusive way of speaking. How can we interrupt people who are monopolizing air time? To conclude this session\, we will share our template of a minutes sheet with guidance on how to take notes so they can be efficient and transparent.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n0:00-0:05\nOverview\n\n\n \n0:05-0:15\nPresentation & questions\nMeeting format\n\n\n \n0:15-0:35\nExercise\nRounds\n\n\n \n0:20-0:25\nPresentation & questions\nGood meeting minutes\n\n\n \n0:40-0:45\nClosing and next steps\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLocal time zones\n\nThis event is one 45-min session on June 6 with some extra time for questions. The starting time in local time zones is: \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\nOur classes are taught by SoFA team members and students. \nJerry Koch-Gonzalez\nJerry is one of the co-founders of Sociocracy For All and has been teaching and consulting in sociocracy for more than a decade. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nThis info session is free to everyone. Sociocracy For All is a nonprofit. Donations are welcome – you can buy a ticket with a donation. It’s appreciated!\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLevel\n\nThis class does not require any previous experience. If you want to prepare\, please download the free ebook Sociocracy\, a brief introduction on our content page.\n\n\n \nAfter this class\, you can take the corresponding next-level class\, “Full Class: Patterns and processes for inclusive meetings”\, a 3h-class building directly on the topics covered in the free introduction on the topic of meetings. Check out the dates and find an upcoming class for you! \n \n\n\n\n  \n+++ \nWe offer modules in 4 other areas overall\, each essential to smooth self-management. \n \n \n \n  \nSee our training page for advanced training offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  URL:https://staging.sociocracyforall.org/event/free-intro-inclusive-meetings-june-2023/ LOCATION:Venus – SoFA Zoom Room\, https://zoom.sociocracyforall.org/venus-zoom-299978898 CATEGORIES:Meetings module free,Modules 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 END:VCALENDAR