Sociocracy is a governance system that aims to create more inclusive and collaborative decision-making processes within organizations or communities. When applied to a community of practice for facilitators, sociocracy can have several advantages, including:
- Equal participation:
Sociocracy emphasizes equal participation and empowers all members of the community of practice to contribute to decision-making. This can create a sense of ownership and engagement among the members, leading to more commitment and accountability.
- Improved communication:
Sociocracy emphasizes clear and open communication. Members are encouraged to express their ideas, opinions, and concerns freely, leading to better communication and understanding among members.
- Effective decision-making:
Sociocracy decision-making process is through consent, which ensures that all members have a say in the decision-making process. This can lead to more effective decisions that are based on the collective knowledge and experience of the group.
- Flexible and adaptable:
Sociocracy is a flexible system that can adapt to changing circumstances or new information. This can be particularly useful in a community of practice for facilitators, where new ideas and approaches are constantly emerging.
- Increased accountability:
Sociocracy encourages accountability by ensuring that decisions are made collectively and transparently. This can help to create a culture of responsibility and accountability among members.
Overall, sociocracy can help to create a more collaborative, inclusive, and effective community of practice for facilitators. In case you are a student in SoFA 2023 Academy, you will have the opportunity to practice and go through different facilitation processes and prepere your badges for “Academy Stage 2”. Practice is essential for improve the overall facilitation skills.
I guess it is a good idea to combine theory with practice so I invite you to be present and to participate in our:
In the Community of Practice for Facilitators (CoP-F) no one teaches anyone, but we all learn from each other by practicing and sharing real life experiences.
We welcome your presence and contribution. It will enrich all of our sociocracy knowledge.
Next meeting is scheduled for May 8th, 2023, from 14:00 UTC (CoP-F East) and from 18:30 UTC (CoP-F West). We are available to schedule any other meetings, as necessary.
Best wishes to all of you!