Developed in a unique "management laboratory" in the Netherlands over the last 40 years under the name sociocracy and implemented in hundreds of businesses and organizations in the Netherlands, dynamic self-governance (DSG) is starting to take hold around the world.
Within a company's existing functional structure, this unique system "rewires" decision-making to activate deep organizational intelligence and creativity.
The name "dynamic self-governance" stems from the method's roots in system dynamics and the science of steering and control (cybernetics). The methodology ingeniously couples decision-making and organizational steering to all the human and data feedback in the system.* This way of steering optimizes organizational responsiveness to both internal and external pressures while simultaneously providing security and stability.
DSG's self-optimizing system gives rise to numerous benefits including the following:
- Kindles creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit
- Maximizes effectiveness and reduces tensions around power
- Decreases number of meetings and heightens productivity of meetings
- Streamlines decision-making while empowering all members
- Increases individual engagement, productivity, and commitment
Since dynamic self-governance supports the particular mission and goals of an organization, some of its most treasured benefits are specific to the environment in which it is applied. For a more complete listing of the advantages realized by corporations, associations, educational institutions, social change organizations, local governments, communities, and management consultants click here.
We invite you to access the wealth of DSG 's benefits through our facilitation, training and consultation services.
For a more detailed written introduction to dynamic self-governance (called sociocracy in some parts of the world), see the article The Creative Forces of Self-organization.
* If you are familiar with system dynamics or cybernetics, the assertion that dynamic self-governance "couples decision-making and organizational steering to all the human and data feedback in the system" might sound both wonderful and very difficult. The elegant solution to this challenge is what dynamic self-governance is all about. back to paragraph
