Sociocratic Governance

Sociocratic governance, also known as sociocracy or dynamic governance, is a system of governance and decision-making that emphasizes collaboration, consent, and distributed authority within organizations. Developed by Dutch engineer Gerard Endenburg in the 1970s, sociocracy aims to create more inclusive and effective decision-making processes that empower all members of an organization.

At the heart of sociocratic governance is the concept of "consent decision-making." In contrast to traditional democratic decision-making, which often relies on majority rule, consent decision-making seeks to ensure that decisions are made with the general agreement and consent of all stakeholders involved. This means that decisions move forward unless there are reasoned objections from individuals with relevant expertise or concerns…