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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:

  • ensuring clear wording
  • where recorded (transparent logs)
  • establishing a clear term (when to be reviewed)
  • & measure (how to assess, evaluation criteria)
  • maintaining iterative process in implementation

Next Step --> D. Dynamic Policy-shaping and Meetings

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Course Style / Who for:

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) - PLEASE CONTACT US IF INTERESTED.


The 10-hour module follow up telecourse D Dynamic Proposal-forming & Meetings explores policy forming and effective meetings in more detail.


 

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