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Beyond Democracy is a film about sociocracy, a form of governance that is efficient, restricts power centralization, creates multiple bottom lines, is humane, and creates organizations that own themselves. www.beyonddemocracythefilm.com

I guess this is my version of Stickam... "Sociocracy is a form of governance using consent-based decision making among equivalent individuals and an organizational structure based on cybernetic principles." - Wikipedia. The sociologist Lester Frank Ward believed that democracy would eventually evolve into a more advanced form of government, sociocracy. RE Democracy: - Democracy (as we know it) does not afford equal representation. Decisions on any policy should only be made by consensus. Democracy bypasses consensus because of its heirarchical structure. BEFORE YOU AGREE/DISAGREE WITH THAT STATEMENT, please read the following principles of Sociocracy: - Decision Making by Consent. =========================== Decisions are made only when no one involved knows of a significant argument against the decision (no paramount objection); before that point is reached, each reasoned argument is included in the discussion. All decisions must be made by consent, unless the group agrees to use another method. Circle Organization. ==================== The organization's structure is made up of semiautonomous circles. Each circle has its own goals and the responsibility to execute, measure, and control its own processes. Each circle exists within the context of a higher-level circle. No circle is fully autonomous; the needs of its higher-level circles and lower-level circles must be taken into account. At the highest level, there is a "Top Circle," which is similar to a traditional board of directors, except each member represents a different part of the organization's environment: legal/governmental, financial (including investors), cultural, its technical field, workers, and management. Double-Linking. =============== Circles are connected through a double link: One person is elected by the lower-level circle and one (who has overall accountability for the lower-level circle's results) is chosen by the higher-level circle. Each belongs to and takes part in the decision making of both circles. Elections by Consent. ===================== Individuals are elected to roles only after open discussion results in a clear choice, with no reasoned objections. First, each person writes his or her name on a ballot, as well as the name of a nominee. The meeting leader reads each nomination, asking members to explain why they chose their candidate. After discussion, people can (and often do) change their nominations. Finally, the chairperson formally proposes the person with the strongest arguments, and everyone then has a chance to present objections. This may continue for a few rounds, and when there are no more objections to a candidate, he or she is selected. If no one is suitable, the circle has to find someone to fill the vacancy. Decision-making meetings, as practiced in sociocracy, are an extremely efficient means of communication and an excellent way to establish trust. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2WVIh9c4fnQ - mysterywalker knows. http://www.youtube.com/mysterywalker