​An Introduction to the Sociocratic Circle Method​ (SCM): 
​An inclusive governance structure and decision-making process

​a 75-min live interactive Instructor-Led Workshop
​part of the Conscious Leader Development programs at Basileia LLC

 This 75-min session introduces people to the Sociocratic Circle Method, a unique governance structure that enables a "power-with" environment rather than the typical "power-over" structures that are so common. It especially holds the needs of inclusion and autonomy.

SCM is a governance structure where the group holds and distributes authority as a CIRCLE of equals, and the team gets day-to-day work done as a FUNCTIONAL hierarchy.

This session will introduce you to SCM's core concepts, its organizational structure, its meeting structure and its consent decision-making process.

This session is ideal to onboard new employees to have a foundational background in SCM.

Outline of Session
  • What is SCM? ... What are its benefits?
  • ​The 4 Core Principles of SCM
    • "circle" as fundamental organizational unit
    • "consent' governs decision-making
    • "elections" to select people for roles
    • "double linking" between circles
  • Circle Roles
  • Dynamic Circle Process: Leading > Doing > Measuring
  • SCM Organizational Structure
    • Creating Sub-Circles
    • Circle Domains: deciding who decides
    • Circle Aim: the circle's reason to exist
    • Helping Circles
    • Defining a Role
  • SCM Meeting Structure
  • SCM Consent Decision Making Process
    • Creating Proposals
    • ​Electing People to Roles
  • Differentiating policies from operations
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Prerequisites
  • None
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Workshop Format
This workshop is an interactive, activity-based experience where participants are invited to learn through self-reflection, interactions in pairs or small groups, and engagement with the whole group. Workshops combine innovative, interactive strategies with essential principles of leadership and communication to create a robust learning experience.

Delivery of this interactive workshop may either be as a live on-site event or a live video technology event —​ or a combination of both, depending on your needs.

Dedicated workshops can be customized and scheduled to meet the unique needs of your organization. Contact us to schedule or for group rates.