Patterns for Decentralised Organising
Each pattern is a lens that reveals new insights into your workplace challenges, and practical solutions that help you get unstuck.
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Decision Making: new methods for efficient collective decision-making (mandate, advice, consent, consensus); face-to-face & online.
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Conflict & Feedback: mindsets, skills & practices to transform conflict into a source of growth.
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Retrospectives: access collective intelligence and continuous improvement through regular structured reflection.
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Information Rhythms: use rhythms to lift transparency and cut information overload; adaptive strategy.
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Power Dynamics: have safe discussions about healthy & toxic power dynamics.
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Digital Tools: visualise your current tools, find the gaps, clarify which tool is for which job. Make better use of digital tools for remote work. Introduce new tools well.
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Roles & Accountability: task allocation, role definition, engagement and commitment.
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Money: understand people’s money hang-ups. Transparent and participatory finances.
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Growth Culture: developing our emotional and relational intelligence. Eg, self-awareness, and communication skills for difficult conversations.
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Mutual Care: develop a psychologically safe environment. Share the load of emotional and care work.