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Sociocracy 3.0

Consent-based decision making with drivers, proposals, and retrospectives. Self-organization framework.

About This Template

The Sociocracy 3.0 template implements consent-based decision making for self-organizing teams. Unlike traditional voting or consensus, S3 decisions move forward when there are no reasoned objections — making governance both inclusive and efficient.

The workflow starts with identifying drivers: organizational needs, challenges, or opportunities that require response. Team members craft structured proposals to address these drivers, which then move through a consent-based review process. This ensures everyone's voice is heard without requiring full agreement from everyone.

Task types distinguish between five different work modes, from capturing organizational tensions to testing ideas with time-limited trials. The Retrospective Archive preserves lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Perfect for organizations practicing Sociocracy 3.0, Holacracy, or other self-management frameworks. Works well alongside circle-based governance structures.

What's Inside

Columns Included

Information🌀 Drivers / Tensions📝 Proposals🔍 Consent Review🤝 Agreed🔧 In Progress🧾 Ready for Review📦 Retrospective Archive🗃️ Parked / Rejected

Task Types

DriverProposalProjectPolicyExperiment

Custom Fields

Related Driver(s)CircleDefinition of DoneExpected Outcome

Key Features

  • 9-stage S3 workflow
  • Driver/Tension tracking
  • Consent review process
  • Policy management
  • Experiment framework
  • Retrospective archive
  • Circle assignment field
  • Definition of Done field

Who Is This Template For?

  • Self-organizing teams
  • Holacracy practitioners
  • Teal organizations
  • Cooperatives
  • Agile governance

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I create a board from this template?

Creating a board is easy! Navigate to your project, click the + button next to Boards, select this template, customize the settings, and click Create. For a detailed walkthrough, check out our step-by-step guide.

What is Sociocracy 3.0?

Sociocracy 3.0 (S3) is a framework for self-organization using consent-based decision making. Decisions are made when there are no reasoned objections, not by majority vote.

What is a "driver" in S3?

A driver is a recognized situation — a gap between what is and what could be — that motivates action. Drivers represent needs, challenges, or opportunities.

What's the difference between a Proposal and a Policy?

A Proposal is a structured idea for change that hasn't been consented to yet. A Policy is an agreed-upon rule that governs how the organization works.

What are the S3 task types?

Driver (tensions/opportunities), Proposal (ideas for change), Project (implementation work), Policy (agreed rules), and Experiment (time-limited trials).

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