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Full-Circle Meetings

A Sociocracy.info article on the importance of full-circle meeting structure, delegated decision-making, and circle participation.

Source: Sociocracy.infoAdded June 12, 2026Published 2019
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Why it matters

Good circle governance depends on meetings that actually let delegated authority, participation, and feedback function.

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Facilitators and circle members improving meeting structure.

This resource is useful for teams that have adopted circles but still struggle with meeting quality. It helps connect meeting design to the broader governance structure.

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