Most of our sociocracy training offerings are online and we have created enjoyable online training options for sociocracy around meeting facilitation, group decision making, Nonviolent Communication training and organizational structure and development.
We care about affordability – please let us know if your financial situation keeps you from getting the training you want.
Learning as an individual
1. Understand the basics of sociocracy
Attend our free monthly info session
Download our free book
2. Start learning!
Pick a topic and attend one of our live sessions!
Fast & clear decision-making
Learn to guide a group through a collaborative decision-making process by consent. The list of advantages of group decision-making by consent is long:
- it’s clear
- it’s fast
- it allows for innovation and learning,
- and it’s inclusive.
Watch the video to see an overview!
Practice with us
Sign up for a 2h practice class to learn about consent, practice together and ask your questions.
Practice how to get through the 3 steps and what to do if there’s an objection. Our goal is for you to get excited about objections in your real meetings!
Inclusive and productive meetings
Sociocracy meetings are inclusive and efficient with a clear format.
- It helps people be clear about what we’re talking about.
- Everyone gets a voice.
- Things flow and move forward!
Watch the video to see an overview!
Practice with us
Sign up for a 2h practice class to learn about meeting format, practice agenda planning, and ask your questions.
Learn about the three different kinds of rounds, a healthy sequence of breaking complex decisions into doable pieces, and how to keep people on track.
Organizational structure
What are the design principles for an organization that combine horizontal organizing with the clarity of a good structure?
- Design organizations where everyone is a decision-maker!
- Clear and responsive for quick and painless decisions.
Practice with us
Sign up for a 2h practice class to learn about circles, roles, linking – ask your questions and begin designing your structure.
Improve performance and feedback
Nonviolent communication (also known as NVC, or compassionate communication) is a framework for understanding and communicating in a way that supports deeper connection. It was created by Marshall Rosenberg. It emphasizes understanding and in some cases sharing about the emotional experience in relation to what happened between us.
Sociocracy and NVC implicitly share some basic assumptions and values: non-coercion, self-organization, learning and effectiveness as a measure, and a holistic and system view. In addition, NVC complements sociocracy supporting effectiveness. Meanwhile, Sociocracy can codify and turn into systems practices that NVC can address.
Practice with us
3 x 2h online class on non-violent communication with a focus on governance. Saying what’s really going on with integrity while being open to hearing the other person’s truth.
Taught by Jerry Koch-Gonzalez, certified trainer of Nonviolent Communication®.
Can’t wait? You’d rather read?
Go to our Resource page with a free ebook download.
4. Put your knowledge into practice
Practice makes better! Here are some practice opportunities for you!
These options are most appropriate for people with at least 18 points in our assessment test.
Not sure which course is right for you?
Take our quiz to find your level
Option A: Dive in deep
Option B: Facilitation practice class
A 5-month immersion program and deep dive
5 sessions are packed with learning in this facilitation practice class with role plays and tricky scenarios to solve in a small group.
We provide you join a circle with peers, and our coaches help your circle work on a small project – all using sociocratic process.
Think of it as a facilitate “puzzle” to solve together — like integrating objections, difficult behavior and other situations!
Great to learn by doing!
Use your knowledge and help others
Implement
Now use it in your organization! How? You’ll need to get others on board! See how on our implementation page.
Teach others
Go deep, get certified and teach others! In our Sociocracy Academy, you can learn the ins and outs of sociocracy with other enthusiasts.
Pre-recorded classes for small groups
Groups of 4-7 people can get training with our pre-recorded video-led classes. The classes are very interactive and practice-oriented. You can run more than one cohort at the same time.
Video-recorded class
- 4×2 hours
- overview of circle structures
- consent decision making
- selection process and roles
- group feedback process and exploration of the next steps
- 4-8 people
- Schedule any time for your own group
- Can be combined with coaching (120min)
- $120 per group
Video-led Facilitation class
- 3×2 hours
- Consent decision-making and how to integrate objections
- Co-creating proposals
- How to respond when things don’t go according to plan
- 4-8 people
- $220 per group
Video-recorded NVC course
- This works really well, with lots of practice!
- Schedule with your own group and do it on your schedule and with your people
- Register and start any time
Live classes for groups
We can also offer tailored classes within this price range. If it’s outside of our standard prices, expect a 20% price increase for additional preparation and planning time.
We’re excited to support your group in learning. All the classes mentioned above are possible for groups as well. Groups can be up to 28 people. (Larger groups might require a second trainer, which will add costs.)
We offer
Length
Price for organizations with low funding
Price for organizations with solid funding
In-person training
1-7 days
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Nonviolent communication training
6 hours
$1200
$2500
Sociocracy overview with small exercise
60-90min
$120
$250
Info sessions on:
- meetings
- consent
- structure
- performance
90 min
$250
$350
Beginner classes (all modules)
6 hours
$1200
$2500
Facilitation class
6 hours
$1200
$2500
Looking for an affordable way to train your organization in person? Combine your training with an open workshop and mitigate costs that way! Let’s talk!
Invite us and get affordable training
Hosting an in-person workshop
Are you tired of online training? We’d love to spend in-person time with you and your group!
Learning in person is much more pleasant than on Zoom, and doing a one- or two-day workshop is the perfect immersive experience.
But how do you pay for it? Here’s an option to consider that not only helps you but also helps strengthen the sociocracy movement in your area:
Organize an open in-person workshop in your town or city. You find a venue and provide outreach. We can find you a trainer and contact people on our mailing list in our area.
With an open workshop and ticket sales, there will be extra income to cover travel costs and supplement trainer cost. We often also allow extra people from your group at a discount or for free. So that can be a really smart way to get free training for your group!
Contact [email protected] to learn more.