Welcome to the Self-Organization Resource Center
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Essential Books for Self-Organization
A curated collection of books that form the foundation of self-organizing systems and practices.
For-Purpose Enterprise
Jo Aschenbrenner
A Powershifted Operating System To Run Your Business
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Reinventing Organizations
Frederic Laloux
A Guide to Creating Organizations Inspired by the Next Stage of Human Consciousness
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New Stories of Love, Power, and Purpose
Christiane Seuhs-Schoeller
A Global Invitation to Experiment With the Unknown
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True Purpose
Tim Kelley
12 Strategies for Discovering The Difference Your Are Meant To Make
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Self-Organization Frameworks
Two Recent Interviews To Jump Start Your Understanding
Case Studies & Success Stories
Gary Baron
A pioneering force in organizational evolution, Gary Baron embodies the journey from traditional leadership to self-organization. As a "recovering CEO" in a self-organized world, his transformation story offers unique insights into the future of work.
- Early adopter and practitioner of Holacracy®
- Successful entrepreneur with multiple ventures
- Strategic investor in start-ups and scale-ups
- Early investor in the PowerShift® Ecosystem
- Pioneer in implementing AI-enabled systems and tools
Gary's journey from traditional hierarchical leadership to embracing self-organization represents a powerful example of personal and organizational transformation. His experience demonstrates how leaders can successfully navigate the transition to more dynamic and empowering organizational structures.
Listen to Gary share his transformative journey and insights on implementing PowerShift® principles in organizations.
Academic Research & White Papers
Michael Y. Lee
Leading researcher examining novel approaches to organizing that foster greater empowerment, collaboration, and flexibility. His work explores the dynamics and consequences of organizing without hierarchical authority in self-managing organizations.
- Enacting Decentralized Authority (Administrative Science Quarterly, 2024)
- The Challenges of Becoming a Less-Hierarchical Company (Harvard Business Review, 2024)
Holacracy Verstehen
Dennis Wittrock
A comprehensive analysis of Holacracy that addresses criticism from both academic and practitioner perspectives. The book offers conceptual frameworks using polarity management and integral theory to foster dialogue between organizational practice and research.
- Critical examination of Holacracy research
- Comparison with Sociocracy
- Practical implementation insights
Note: This book is in German
Learn MoreTraining & Certification
Holacracy® Coaching
Get expert support with your Holacracy practice and adoption journey. Connect with certified coaches worldwide who can help you implement and master Holacracy in your organization.
- Implementation Support
- Practice Development
- Governance Facilitation
- Role Coaching
- HolacracyOne (USA)
- Energized.org (Netherlands)
- Xpreneurs (Germany, Switzerland)
- And more certified coaches worldwide
Sociocracy For All Academy
Learn sociocracy through comprehensive online courses and training programs. SoFA Academy offers various learning paths for individuals and organizations interested in implementing sociocratic principles.
- Sociocracy Basics
- Facilitation & Implementation
- Train-the-Trainer Programs
- Organizational Development
- Live Online Classes
- Self-Paced Courses
- Practice Groups
- International Learning Community
Software Tools to Visualize New Structures
GlassFrog
The original Holacracy implementation tool, providing a clear view of roles, circles, and governance records. Perfect for organizations implementing Holacracy or similar self-management practices.
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Nestr
A modern collaboration platform for Purpose-Driven work using self-organization and AI. Designed for decentralized teams, startups, and DAOs looking to implement effective self-management practices.
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Holaspirit
A comprehensive platform for organizational transformation, enabling self-management, informed decision-making, and unprecedented agility. Features include dynamic org charts, meeting management, and OKR tracking.
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