Sociocracy and conflict resolution (additional training)
Sociocracy and conflict resolution (additional training)
Ideally , sociocracy prevents conflict – but what if that didn’t work? Let’s look at how sociocracy and conflict resolution can integrate for more connected, harmonious and authentic organizations.
Topics:
- How to prevent conflict with sociocracy: clarity, connection, and consistency
- How to address conflict with sociocracy: circle care, Helping Circles, resolution groups
- How to hold conflict resolution institutionally: care & council circles and relevant policies
Presenters:
Jerry Koch-Gonzalez.
Jerry has been committed to nonviolent social change all his adult life. That has meant training in anti-oppression especially classism, a certified trainer of Nonviolent Communication/NVC, facilitation, consensus and sociocracy. Jerry used to be part of The Sociocracy Consulting Group, and he is co-founder of Sociocracy For All where he now works full time. He has shared sociocracy and NVC with dozens of communities in North America and abroad. Jerry was born in Cuba and immigrated to the USA as a child.
Ted Rau.
Ted is an advocate, trainer and consultant for self-governance with sociocracy. After his PhD in linguistics, he encountered peer-oriented governance systems and became curious about ways of organizing grassroots groups effectively yet equitably. He is co-founder and Executive Director of Sociocracy For All. Together, Ted and Jerry are co-authors of the sociocracy reference handbook Many Voices One Song (2018), and Ted is the author of Who Decides Who Decides (2021). Ted identifies as a transgender man; he has 5 children between 9 and 19. He is a German citizen and moved to the US in 2010. He lives in an intentional community.
What happens during the event?
- Welcome and overview
- How to prevent conflict with sociocracy (presentation + Q&A)
- How to address conflict with sociocracy (presentation + Q&A)
- How to hold conflict resolution institutionally
- Reflections in breakouts
- Sharing of insights
- Closing and feedback
Event time:
This event is one 2h session on April 14 from 13.30-15.30 UTC
See you here:
Sociocracy and conflict resolution (additional training)
Love you all!
p.s. Are you holding the role of the facilitator of a circle in your organization? Would it help you to reflect with others on what it means to be a facilitator in a sociocratic organization? Would you like to practice being a facilitator? This Community Of Practice might be helpful for you:
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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.
Best wishes to all of you!