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FUTURE INSPIRATION
INTEGRATION
INNOVATION
TELE-COURSE
(and Modules) C:
COLLABORATIVE
DECISION-MAKING
(INTRODUCING
SOCIOCRACY)
This
5 x 1-hour module course teaches a highly efficient and effective
form of collaborative decision-making, with a substantial amount
of time practicing the few skills to make joint decision-making
and collaboration fun and effective. The
five modules are:
C:
COLLABORATIVE DECISION-MAKING
C-1:
Getting to basic consent
C-2:
Valuing concerns & objections
C-3:
Electing people for roles
C-4:
Presenting proposals
for consent
C-5:
Implementing joint decisions
You will share some workplace experience with others related to
related to collaborative decisions, as
well as learn and practice the required
skills. The course is for
those seeking a better way of teams taking decisions in such a way
as to guarantee everyone's voice has been heard and considered,
without the whole process taking great deal of time or effort.
For
the latest course and module dates please refer to the Master
Schedule page. To register
and pay for any course or module please go to the Registration
page.
PLEASE
NOTE THESE COURSES ARE CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE ON DEMAND
(MIN 10 PARTICIPANTS).
DESCRIPTION
OF EACH MODULE
C-1:
GETTING TO BASIC CONSENT
Consent-based
collaborative decision: Facilitating the process of reaching consent
of a group (with common goals) where a proposed solution exists,
incl:
consent
vs consensus
presenting
questioning
clarifying
reacting
consenting
&
celebrating
C-2:
VALUING
CONCERNS & OBJECTIONS
Welcoming
concerns or objections to a proposal, purposely drawing them out,
differentiatinparamount objections, to enable deeper decisions
kneading
solutions
quick
easy ideas
referring
to working group
initiating
picture forming
eliciting
potential solutions?
C-3:
ELECTING
PEOPLE TO ROLES
Consent-based
technique for electing or appointing people to specific roles
(representatives, delegates, leaders), based not on voting (weight
of voices) but rather on weight of argument.
dynamics
of rounds
reasons
and change
concerns
and consent
This
is a transparent and iterative process, which is fun to
do. Generally gets most suitable person for the job.
C-4:
PRESENTING
PROPOSALS FOR CONSENT
Importance
of introducing a proposal or agenda item well (desired output)
to ensure smooth handling and quick collaborative result:
Good,
clear & concise presenting (input)
clarity
of outcome, and getting there
Reviewing
concerns and adjustments
dynamic
governance
building
in lead - do - measure loops
C-5:
IMPLEMENTING
JOINT DECISIONS
How
to conclude and implement a proposal which has been consented
to. This includes:
The
five modules collectively form part of this introductory course,
but can also each be taken independently.
All modules are interactive group teleconference sessions of 1 hour
each. They involve peer discussion or practice in small groups (over
the phone).
The
workshop series and modules are for leaders, managers, executives,
workers or personnel in corporations, governement, health, academia,
and entreprises; or for consultants, coaches, trainers, faculty
and specialists in any organisation who are seeking the relevant
expertise or insight.
The
workshops are highly interactive, requiring substantial degree of
oral input, discussion and practice from participants in break out
groups, either to share experiences from your workplace or practice
specific skills being learned. You may also be asked to consider
and share with others how you might apply what you are learning
to your workplace. These modules are not suitable for simply listening
in, maximum benefit from these workshops will only be gained by
full participation. Some
supplementary visual support online may be offered, but this is
optional and online access is not required during the call.
About
the complete Course C:
PLEASE
NOTE THESE COURSES ARE CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE ON DEMAND (MIN 10
PARTICIPANTS)
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