​An Introduction to the Sociocratic Circle Method​ (SCM): 
​An Inclusive Governance Structure and Decision-Making Process
​a 75-min live interactive workshop

 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. 

​Open-enrollment workshops are listed below.
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Upcoming Open-Enrollment Dates
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Live Interactive Workshop via Video Technology

Dates / Times:
  • ​Thu Nov 21, 2019
  • Tue Mar 24, 2020
  • Tue Jun 16, 2020

12:45 - 2:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time
​9:45-11:00am U.S. Pacific Time
6:45-8:00pm Central Europe Time

​Facilitator: Gregg Kendrick

Fee:  US $ 75 per person

​Group discounts for multiple enrollments in the same workshop:
  • first 2 enrolled:  no discount
  • next 2 enrolled:  25% discount
  • next 4 enrolled:  50% discount
  • next 4 enrolled:  75% discount

Upcoming Sessions!

​An Introduction to Sociocratic Circle Method​ (SCM)
Interactive workshop via live video technology — one 75-min session
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  • ​Thu Nov 21, 2019
    (Revised 10/25/19)
  • Tue Mar 24, 2020
  • Tue Jun 16, 2020

12:45 - 2:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time
​9:45-11:00am U.S. Pacific Time
6:45-8:00pm Central Europe Time
Payment of Fee
  • By Check. Mail a check to Basileia LLC, P.O. Box 224, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  • By Credit Card or PayPal. Use the following link:   paypal.me/basileiallc/75