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Circle Pattern

The S3 pattern page defining a circle as a self-governing and semi-autonomous team that collaborates around a domain.

Source: Sociocracy 3.0Added June 12, 2026
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Why it matters

The circle pattern helps organizations define where authority lives, which is essential for moving from vague participation to real distributed governance.

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Teams designing circles, departments, pods, committees, or delegated working groups.

This resource is a concise reference for the core unit of circle-based governance. It is useful when a team needs to distinguish a circle from an informal working group or standing meeting.

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