Inclusive governance

A governance meeting is a structured forum where team members come together to evolve their organization's governance records. Unlike traditional meetings, a governance meeting is not for status updates or tactical discussions, but rather to address and update the core rules, roles, and processes that guide the organization's operations. These meetings are characterized by a systematic approach where participants propose governance changes, discuss their potential impact, and make decisions through an integrative decision-making process. The aim is to continuously adapt and refine the way work is done, ensuring that the governance structure serves the organization's purpose and reflects the realities of its work environment.

Policies: These are guidelines or rules that dictate how certain aspects of work should be carried out within the organization. They help create predictability and alignment by setting standards and expectations for behavior or decision-making.

Domains: A domain is an area of authority or control that is granted to a particular role or circle (group of roles) within the organization. Domains are defined to clarify what each role or circle has the exclusive right to control, allowing them to operate within that space without outside interference.

Accountabilities: Accountabilities are the ongoing activities or duties that a role is responsible for performing. They provide clarity on what the organization can expect from the role holder, ensuring that necessary work is completed and that others know who is responsible for what.

Together, policies, domains, and accountabilities form the structural backbone of a self-managing organization, clarifying who can do what and under what conditions, fostering autonomy while maintaining coherence and coordination.

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