Sociocracy Training Course
Over three participatory sessions we will introduce the core principles and practices of sociocratic working.
Session one: Introduction to Sociocracy in Co-operatives
What is sociocracy and why are so many co-ops and social change organisations using it?
In this session we will cover:
- A brief introduction to sociocracy – where it comes from and who uses it
- The four principles of sociocracy, and how they fit with our co-operative values and principles
- Circle working and circle structures
Session Two: Consent Decision Making
Consent provides a practical framework to take the stress out of group decision making.
In this session we will cover:
- The consent decision making process
- How to integrate objections
- Opportunities to practise consent in a friendly group setting
Session Three: Sociocracy for Effective Meetings
Effective meetings are crucial for well-functioning organisations.
In this session we will cover:
- Designing intentional agendas
- How to facilitate sociocratic meetings
- How to co-create proposals
Meet the presenter

Abbie Kempson
Abbie is a Certified Sociocracy Trainer and Consultant with several years experience in supporting organisations to implement sociocracy.
She is a long-term worker co-operator and founder member of People Support Co-op. She works with co-ops and organisations with a social change agenda to provide practical governance and co-operative HR support.
Abbie is also a working member of Sociocracy for All.
Pricing
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£200 per person
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