We the People is a comprehensive presentation of the history, principles, and theory of sociocracy. It also includes "how to" information, reprints of historical texts, several guides to meeting processes, a glossary, and a bibliography. The second printing, with corrections, is now shipping. The table of contents is included below.
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We the People is a comprehensive presentation of the history, principles, and theory of sociocracy along with reprints of historical texts, several guides to meeting processes, a glossary, and a bibliography.
CONTENTS
PART
ONE: Why Organize Sociocratically?
Introduction: Revisiting Governance … 13
Chapter 1: Why We Need Another “-ocracy” by John Buck … 17
Chapter 2: Why We Need Another “-ocracy” by Sharon Villines … 25
Chapter 3: History of Sociocratic Governance … 31
PART
TWO: The Science of Sociocratic Governance
Introduction:
Rewiring Organizational Power … 51
Chapter 4: Inclusive Decision-Making … 55
Chapter 5: Developing Quality … 71
Chapter 6: Steering & Structure … 85
Chapter 7: New Leadership Strategies … 99
Chapter 8: Fair Compensation
& Free Organizations … 109
PART THREE: How It Works
Introduction: Organizing Our Strengths … 123
Chapter 9: Circles & Implementation … 127
Chapter 10: Consent & Rounds … 135
Sara’s Story by Tena Meadows O’Rear … 143
Chapter 11: Electing People … 149
Chapter 12: Organizing Work … 155
Chapter 13: Money as Measurement … 167
Afterword: An Invitation to Share … 175
APPENDICES:
Additional Resources
A. Sociocracy by Lester Ward … 181
B. Sociocracy: Democracy as It Might Be by Kees Boeke … 191
C. Rationale for a New Social Structure by Gerard Endenburg … 201
D. Sociocratic Centers & Consultants … 211
E. Operating Agreement and Bylaws for a Sociocratic Organization … 213
F. Guide for Circle Meetings … 229
G. Guide to the Implementation Process … 233
H. Guide for Logbooks … 235
I. Guide to Elections by Consent … 237
Glossary … 239
Bibliography … 253
Index … 263
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Illustrations 4.1, 5.1, 6.3, and 8.1 used with permission of the Sociocratisch
Centrum; redrawn and digitized by Jason Forrest.
4.1 A Heating
System Consents
4.2 Decision-Making Methods Used in Sociocratic Organizations
5.1 A Circle Meeting
5.2 Typical Topics for a Circle Meeting
5.3 Creating Organization
5.4 The Circular Process
6.1 Double Links Between Circles
6.2 Types of Steering
6.3 The Heavy Load on Autocratic Managers
6.4 Governance and Operational Structures in a Sociocratic Organization
7.1 Hierarchy and Bottom-archy
8.1 All in the Same Boat
8.2 Rights and Rewards of Stakeholders Compared
12.1 A 9-Block Chart
12.2 A 9-Block Chart for a Guest Room Service