Circles
What is a circle
A circle is a self-governing and semi-autonomous team of equivalent people who collaborate to account for a domain.
Source: Sociocracy3.0 > Circles
Circles at Agile Collective
Our current circle structure is flat, with all circles reporting directly to the General Circle, which in turn reports to the Members Circle.
How to form a Circle
Note:
- Circles are only ever created by a parent circle (eg. the general circle).
- Everyone in the organisation can apply to join a circle, unless that circle has restricted membership.
(Note: Restricted membership must be agreed with its parent circle, and be stated on the Aim and Domain document) - If a circle is temporary, it should define its duration or goal as part of its aim.
The process
- Interested parties meet to discuss aim/domain, circle permanence.
- Take a proposal with your aim and domain to your parent circle.
- Parent Circle asks for interest in others joining and runs the proposal.
- If the proposal is passed you can exist as a circle and fulfil your aim/domain.
- Initial circle meeting will confirm the aim/domain along with: roles & responsibilities, meeting schedule.
How to close a Circle
Eventually, some circles may no longer be required. Either their aim is complete, or is no longer relevant.
The process
- Agree with parent circle that the circle can be closed (as opposed to seeking new members)
- A "handover" process is in place for any remaining roles/tasks
- Update the "decisions log" with the intent to close the circle
- Ensure the circle is removed from the Admin App (via Dan and/or PeopleCircle)
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