What is sociocracy?

Sociocracy is a way of running organizations so people share power and responsibility. It replaces top-down control and endless consensus with a few simple agreements about how we structure work, make decisions, and learn from experience.

The focus is on:

• Clarity: explicit roles and aims.

• Equivalence: every voice can influence decisions.

• Effectiveness: “good enough for now, safe enough to try.”

When it’s a great fit:

• Schools & learning communities

• Nonprofits & mission-driven orgs

• Co-ops & collectives

• Cross-functional product teams

• Volunteer groups & boards