Preston Co-operative Education Centre

24/06/2024

ARTICLE 📰| One City’s Experiment with Building a Democratic Economy

Stories of Community Wealth Building in Preston, England

Interesting read! 🤓

Tuesday, March 5 - Preston, England

15/05/2024

https://www.ellabakerorganising.org.uk/noc24-programme?

Find the full programme details below. And then click here to apply for your place. The price - which is inclusive of accommodation and meals - is on a ‘pay what you can afford’ basis.

05/03/2024

EVENT 📢| hosted by Preston and South Ribble Trades Union Council.

This is a commemorative event with music: The 40th Anniversary of the 1984-85 NUM strike

10/01/2024

📣Are you a Preston-based community organisation/group, cooperative or a social enterprise?

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Are you interested in alternative ways of governance?

🎟️We have a FREE spot on our upcoming sociocracy training course.

📧Email for details: [email protected]

🏃‍♀️ Act fast! When it's gone - it's gone.

22/11/2023

SOCIOCRACY/CONSENT VS. CONSENSUS & VOTING👩‍🏫

🤝Consensus: Requires agreement; everyone must agree.
👍Sociocracy/Consent: No objections allowed; objections are addressed to improve proposals.

🤝Consensus Organisations: Decision-making involves the entire group.
👍Sociocratic Organisations: Decision-making is distributed and decentralized into smaller groups.

Sociocracy/Consent vs. Voting:

✋Voting (Majority): Majority can outvote the minority.
👍Sociocracy/Consent: Minority objections are addressed until everyone consents.
Integrating objections values minority opinions, avoiding polarisation.

To learn more about sociocracy, sign up for our 3 day course!👇
https://prestoncoopeducationcentre.org/courses/sociocracy-training-course/

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14/11/2023

🔓Unlock the Power of Sociocracy for Organisational Harmony!

📣 Exciting news for all forward-thinking individuals and organisations! Ever wondered how to foster collaboration, boost efficiency, and enhance decision-making within your team or company? Look no further!

🔍 Discover the Benefits of Sociocracy:
✅ Equal Participation
✅ Improved Decision-Making
✅ Enhanced Communication
✅ Holistic Organisational Governance

📅 Join us for a transformative 3-day Sociocracy Training Course in the New Year!
🎟️ Secure Your Spot Now! Limited places available!

👥 Why Attend?
🌐 Gain insights into sociocratic principles.
🔄 Learn tools for inclusive decision-making.
🗣️ Master techniques for effective communication.
🤝 Foster a culture of collaboration and empowerment.

💡 Who Should Attend?
👥 Business Leaders
👨‍💼 Managers
👩‍💻 Team Members
🌐 Change-Makers

📌 Details:
📅 Dates: January 17th, 24th, 31st, 2024
🕒 Time: 6-8pm
📍 Location: Online via Zoom

🔗 Learn More:
https://prestoncoopeducationcentre.org/courses/sociocracy-training-course/

↪️Share and Tag Your Friends who would love to be part of this transformative journey! 🚀

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07/11/2023

🌟 Join our Sociocracy Training Course and unlock the power of collaborative decision-making and effective governance! 🌟

Are you ready to transform your organisation or community into a place where everyone's voice is heard, and decisions are made more efficiently? Sociocracy might be the solution you've been searching for!

🔵 What is Sociocracy?
Sociocracy is a dynamic and inclusive governance system that promotes transparency, equality, and effective communication. It's not just a theory; it's a practical approach that has been successfully implemented in various organisations worldwide.

📚 Course Highlights:
✅ Learn the principles and practices of Sociocracy
✅ Gain hands-on experience through interactive workshops
✅ Discover how Sociocracy can improve decision-making and foster collaboration
✅ Network with like-minded individuals passionate about organisational effectiveness
✅ Leave with actionable strategies to implement Sociocracy in your organisation or community

🗓️ Dates: 17th, 24th, 31st January (3 days)
🕒 Time: 6-8pm, GMT
🏢 Venue: Over Zoom

👉 Register today and take the first step towards creating a more inclusive, efficient, and empowered organization!

https://prestoncoopeducationcentre.org/courses/sociocracy-training-course

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the Sociocracy movement and drive positive change. Secure your spot now and let's build a better future together! 🌍



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18/09/2023

BECOME A MEMBER OF PCEC 👥✋

By becoming a member of PCEC you will be:

✅involved in governing our strategic direction, and have opportunities to influence and shape our policy work.

✅invited to our private online discussions circles.

✅invited to attend our AGM and have opportunities to stand for election to the Governing Committee or the Union Committee.

And much more! To find out more and how to join us, visit

https://prestoncoopeducationcentre.org/membership/

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12/09/2023

If I was told that meetings can be done on time - I'd want to know how!😃
Sociocracy Training Course starts next week - don't miss out!👇
Learn more here: https://prestoncoopeducationcentre.org/courses/sociocracy-training-course/

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Co-operatives UK CoopNews

05/09/2023

Check out these two webinars run by PCDN.💻
One on Co-op Solutions to the Climate Emergency
And another on Co-op Solutions to Community Challenges.

Find out more information in their post below 👇

This webinar showcases two co-ops helping to overcome the climate emergency through the creation of community renewable energy co-ops.

19/07/2023

SOCIOCRACY TRAINING COURSE 📢| Registration now open!

Over3️⃣participatory sessions Abbie Kempson from Sociocracy For All and People Support Co-op will introduce three core principles and practices of sociocratic working.

Here's what you'll learn: 🤓
💡where sociocracy comes from & who uses it
💡the 4️⃣ principles of sociocracy
💡how the circles are structured
💡consent decision making process
💡how to integrate objections
💡how to design an intentional agenda
💡how to facilitate sociocratic meetings
💡how to co-create proposals and more!

This 6hr course is split into 2hr sessions and will be held on
📅Wed 17th Jan, 2024
📅Wed 24th Jan, 2024
📅Wed 31st Jan., 2024

💻Learn more and register here:
https://prestoncoopeducationcentre.org/courses/sociocracy-training-course

📧Let us know if you have any questions.

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