Company Market Research Report: The Sociocracy Group
Company Overview
Name
The Sociocracy Group
Mission of the Company
To add the Sociocratic Circle organisation Method (SCM) to existing governance systems and to support the transition to a better governance model that creates shared value for all.
Founding
- Founded: Early 1970s
- Founded By: Gerard Endenburg
Key People in the Company
- Director: Annewiek Reijmer
Headquarters
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Number of Employees
No information is available
Revenue of the Company
No information is available
What is the Company Known For
The Sociocracy Group is known for its Sociocratic Circle Method (SCM), which combines elements from various governance traditions within a cybernetic systems engineering framework. SCM is applied in numerous sectors including manufacturing, software development, professional services, education, elder care, and cohousing.
Products
Offered Products
1. Education & Certification
- Description: Education on the Sociocratic Circle Method for facilitators, trainers, and consultants.
- Key Features:
- Highest level of SCM education.
- Certification process for sociocratic experts.
- Re-certification options.
2. Facilitation
- Description: Designing and facilitating meetings and events.
- Key Features:
- Event design coaching.
- Experienced facilitators provided.
- Suitable for various event sizes.
3. Consulting
- Description: Provides consultancy for the adoption and implementation of SCM.
- Key Features:
- Organizational transformation.
- Long-term support packages.
- Crisis management.
4. Executive Coaching & Board-Level Advisory
- Description: Provides coaching and advisory services for executives and boards during SCM adoption.
- Key Features:
- Leadership enhancement.
- Effective board management.
- Long-term advisory services.
Recent Developments
New Products Launched
- No information is available
New Features Added to Existing Products
- No information is available
New Partnerships
- No information is available
History
Early History
- Pre-1970s: The concept of sociocracy was first introduced by Auguste Comte in the early 1800s and operationalized by anti-Nazi activist Kees Boeke in a Quaker school in the 1940s.
1970s
- 1970s: Gerard Endenburg, after inheriting his family’s manufacturing firm, Endenburg Electrotechniek, developed the Sociocratic Circle Method (SCM).
1980s-1990s
- 1980s-1990s: Gerard Endenburg founded Sociocratisch Centrum, which was overseen and managed by Annewiek Reijmer. Hundreds of organizations adopted SCM during this time, and sociocratic consultants began to be certified globally.
2000s
- 2000s: The spread of Sociocracy reached Canada, the USA, and Germany. Books on Sociocracy were published in multiple languages, and self-organized networks developed in various countries, including the UK and France.
Today
- Since 2010: Sociocracy is widely accepted as a standard governance model for various domains, including cohousing projects and Agile/Lean frameworks.
Offices
Locations
- Belgium
- Canada
- France
- Netherlands
- Spain
- Switzerland
Language Support
- Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish
Contact Information
- Global Headquarters: Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Director: Annewiek Reijmer
- Contact Email: jreijmer@sociocracy.com
- Phone: +31 (0)6-22 24 60 89
- Global Office Phone: +31 10 452 32 89
- Business Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pm; Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Website: [The Sociocracy Group - Global](https://thesociocracygroup.com)
LinkedIn: [The Sociocracy Group on LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/thesociocracygroup)
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