Collaboration Structure

Sociocracy Management of the Solidarity Research Network

Sociocracy is a self-management system based on equality, consent-based decision-making, and structured collaboration. It operates through “circles” (groups) that manage, perform, and evaluate tasks, with members connected through double-link representation and roles assigned by open discussion and consent.

In the SRN, this structure includes a central Management Committee (MC) and four thematic working groups (family, work, nation, and nature), with the option to create additional, regional circles. Each circle has defined roles such as coordinator, delegate, moderator, and documenter, with members elected annually.

The MC sets overall goals, develops the sociocratic system, and provides training, while the working groups focus on their specific areas and contribute to decision-making through delegated representation. Overall, SRN members form a collaborative “community of practice.”