Deep Process: Sociocracy: Dynamic Self-Governance

Jerry Koch-Gonzalez

Sociocracy is defined as governance by the “socios”—those who work together. Sociocracy is an effective system of decision-making and governance that values equality of power and is proven to work in businesses, nonprofits, and political organizations. Sociocracy has its roots in nonviolence and Quaker practice and has been shaped by cybernetics and systems theory. More cohousing communities are adopting sociocracy as they seek that balance between equivalence of voice and efficiency that is absent in board-led communities and often elusive in consensus-based communities. This session will cover both theory and practice.

Jerry Koch-Gonzalez has lived in the Pioneer Valley (MA) Cohousing Community since move in day in 1994 and is a consultant and trainer in communication skills and organizational decision making and development.