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Sociocracy For All

A Nonprofit Bringing Sociocracy to the World.

Sociocracy For All (SoFA) aims to spread the use of egalitarian, sociocratic governance. SoFA provides content and training, supporting networks and communities of practice among people in similar sectors and language groups.

SoFA is itself a sociocratic organization of about 180 members, some of whom are paid full or part-time, and all volunteer a significant amount of time operating SoFA as a member-run nonprofit.

We understand SoFA as an ecosystem where all parts form a cohesive and mutually beneficial whole. We offer:

  • High-quality content freely available via Creative Commons licenses that help people discover and learn sociocracy and improve their use of sociacracy with content around facilitation, roles and circles, conflict resolution and communication.
  • Training ranging from introductory to advanced about the three core elements of sociocracy: consent decision making, designing decentralized organizations, and feedback processes.
  • Consulting services to support organizations in their impelemntation of sociocracy
  • The opportunity for those who are excited by sociocracy to join SoFA as members and participate in the continuous learning and contribution to the spread of sociocracy. These members join working teams we call “Circles.”
  • Learning and networking events for the public such as conferences, webinars, and communities of practice.

Using sociocracy with children is a step towards building a future where there are more inclusive decisions, with adults who have grown up experiencing empowerment and are well-versed in collaborative decision-making. In a formal study at the Rainbow Cummunity School in Asheville, NC, USA, students practicing sociocracy were found to have a much greater ability to adopt the perspective of others than their peers. Sociocracy increases empathy as we learn to deeply listen to others. Everyone’s voices are heard and everyone’s needs are considered. This can lead to a more respectful environment for children to flourish in.

Sociocracy For All (SoFA) aims to spread the use of egalitarian, sociocratic governance. SoFA provides content and training, supporting networks and communities of practice among people in similar sectors and language groups.

SoFA is itself a sociocratic organization of about 180 members, some of whom are paid full or part-time, and all volunteer a significant amount of time operating SoFA as a member-run nonprofit.

We understand SoFA as an ecosystem where all parts form a cohesive and mutually beneficial whole. We offer:

  • High-quality content freely available via Creative Commons licenses that help people discover and learn sociocracy and improve their use of sociacracy with content around facilitation, roles and circles, conflict resolution and communication.
  • Training ranging from introductory to advanced about the three core elements of sociocracy: consent decision making, designing decentralized organizations, and feedback processes.
  • Consulting services to support organizations in their impelemntation of sociocracy
  • The opportunity for those who are excited by sociocracy to join SoFA as members and participate in the continuous learning and contribution to the spread of sociocracy. These members join working teams we call “Circles.”
  • Learning and networking events for the public such as conferences, webinars, and communities of practice.

Using sociocracy with children is a step towards building a future where there are more inclusive decisions, with adults who have grown up experiencing empowerment and are well-versed in collaborative decision-making. In a formal study at the Rainbow Cummunity School in Asheville, NC, USA, students practicing sociocracy were found to have a much greater ability to adopt the perspective of others than their peers. Sociocracy increases empathy as we learn to deeply listen to others. Everyone’s voices are heard and everyone’s needs are considered. This can lead to a more respectful environment for children to flourish in.

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