Resources: Local Democracy

Los sistemas modernos de toma de decisiones suelen poner la eficiencia y la economía por encima de la vida. Inspirándose en tradiciones de gobernanza indígena, esta charla explora lo que…

Learn how to improve group alignment and clarity through a more effective collective decision making process. This practice explores foundational approaches that help groups make decisions together in a way…

Explore the shift toward self-managing teams and learn how organizations are moving beyond traditional top-down management structures. In this practice, Nick Osborne introduces the foundations of self-organization and the practical…

For projects to move forward successfully, teams need a clear and shared direction - a collective vision. In sociocracy, every decision is evaluated based on whether it supports this shared…

You can identify potential supporters by categorising individuals and organisations according to their awareness and engagement. Some are naturally inclined to get involved, while others will first want to see…

This guide provides suggestions on working effectively as a virtual team. Virtual collaboration involves using online tools to connect, share ideas, and build collective intelligence. This has been made possible…

Anyone can run effective meetings with a little bit of practice and planning. Meetings are important for building relationships, getting to know the people in your community; they save time,…

Building networks is about identifying people and groups who are aligned with your project and others like it, and building mutual friendships to support each other. With some of these…

Working in partnership with others is a great way to build a collaborative culture in your community. Why are partnerships are important? What are different types of partnerships? What makes…

There is always more that brings us together than that which separates us. How do you build friendship and trust in communities across all possible barriers?  How do you create…

This approach to conflict resilience emphasises cultivating conditions for Peace rather than waiting until conflict resolution is needed.  What conditions promote well-being, harmony, and resilience?  What conditions allow conflicts to…

An Acorn-Acacia team is a way to distribute leadership in a group, typically used short-term for events and programmes.  Each team member holds a different role, embodying an archetypal energy,…