Books & Pamphlets About Dynamic Community Governance
The Creative Forces of Self-Organization
A free pamphlet summarizing the key points of Dynamic Community Governance (aka sociocracy), including illustrative stories.
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Company-wide Agility with Beyond Budgeting, Open Space & Sociocracy: Survive & Thrive on Disruption
(Paperback, Kindle, Audio). A new synergistic approach to running organizations that says, “Don’t just try to cope with our complex world. Seek out complexity and thrive!” Also available in German, and traditional Chinese. Visit this book’s website.
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We the People: Consenting to a Deeper Democracy
(2nd edition, 2017). The United States Declaration of Independence asserts that all human beings are created equally and endowed with the unquestionable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In practice, however, these rights exist only for the majority, the rich, or property owners. We the People explains how Dynamic Community Governance (aka sociocracy) provides these rights to everyone, by designing more inclusive and efficient organizations. It includes practical methods for facilitating effective meetings and implementing in organizations. Also available in Spanish, Portuguese, and Korean.
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The Quest for Professionalism: The Case of Management and Entrepreneurship
Prof. Romme makes the argument that Dynamic Community Governance provides a basis for leadership certification, resulting in an improvement in business and organizational leadership.
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The Circle Way: A Leader in Every Chair
Collaboration and group cohesion are vital to any healthy enterprise. The Circle Way lays out the basics of circle conversation based on the authors’ nearly two decades of experience implementing circle practice in organizations. Through illustrative stories that show the circle in action and delve into its deepest aspects, Baldwin and Linnea provide detailed instructions for getting started, setting intention, and resolving conflicts. Their work illuminates the profound impact of circle on people who participate in it.
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Calling the Circle: The First and Future Culture
The original small-press edition of Calling the Circle has become one of the key resources for the rapidly-growing “circle” movement. This newly revised edition brings Christina Baldwin’s groundbreaking work to an even broader audience ranging from women’s spirituality groups to corporate development teams. Christina gives detailed instructions and suggestions for getting started, setting goals, and solving disagreements safely and respectfully. She also offers inspiring examples of circles in action.
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