Guide·Intro
Circles in Sociocracy: An Effective Organizational Structure
Sociocracy For All
An introduction to circle structures, domains, operational roles, linking, and how sociocracy distributes governance across an organization.
Sociocracy
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Consent Decision Making
Sociocracy For All
A practical explanation of consent decision-making, including the difference between preference, tolerance, and objection.
Sociocracy
Resource hub·Intro
Sociocracy Resources
Sociocracy For All
A broad Sociocracy For All resource hub with primers, books, articles, videos, and topic guides on consent, circles, meetings, roles, selection, proposals, feedback, and implementation.
Sociocracy
Guide·Intro
Sociocracy: Basic Concepts and Principles
Sociocracy For All
A clear introductory overview of sociocracy as a governance system based on consent, circles, roles, linking, rounds, and continuous improvement.
Sociocracy
Framework·Intro
Cooperative Identity, Values & Principles
International Cooperative Alliance
The International Cooperative Alliance’s official statement of cooperative identity, values, and seven principles, including democratic member control and member economic participation.
GovernanceOther cooperative or member-owned
Tool·Intro
Good Governance Guide to Loomio
Loomio
A practical guide for using Loomio to support transparent board, committee, and collaborative governance processes.
Governance
Article·Intro
Saying Yes to Working and No to Stumbling Blocks
Sociocracy For All
A Sociocracy For All article focused on objections: what they are, why they matter, and how they can improve proposals rather than stop decisions.
Sociocracy
Guide·Intro
Sociocracy in Cooperatives
Sociocracy for All
A Sociocracy for All resource explaining why sociocracy can fit cooperative governance and how consent, circles, and peer learning can support co-ops.
SociocracyWorker cooperative
Article·Intro
Sociocracy in Small Groups
Sociocracy For All
A Sociocracy For All article on how small teams can use sociocratic practices and what may need adaptation at very small sizes.
Sociocracy
Article·Intro
What Is Sociocracy and Why Does Democracy Need It?
Sociocracy.info
A Sociocracy.info overview explaining sociocracy as both a social ideal and an organizational governance method rooted in equality, transparency, inclusiveness, and accountability.
Sociocracy
Framework·Intro
World Declaration on Worker Cooperatives
CICOPA / CECOP
CICOPA’s international declaration defining worker cooperatives and the core characteristics of democratic worker ownership.
GovernanceWorker cooperative