Resources: Local Democracy

A clear process for how to make decisions can help a group to function smoothly, minimising confusion and conflict.  Ideally everyone in the group can understand how decisions are made…

A feedback culture is a foundational aspect of transitioning toward conflict resilience and a more collaborative group culture.  Ideally it supports self-awareness, cooperation, learning, and conflict resilience in groups. Feedback…

A collaborative approach to crafting a proposal where everyone shares their views. A simple proposal is introduced, followed by a round of clarifying questions, and then reactions are shared for…

This guide covers how Circles make decisions using consent-based governance. It explains the roles of facilitators and secretaries, who help meetings run smoothly and ensure decisions align with the group's…