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XR UK Ways of Working and Constitution
How rebels in XR UK work together. 1. The Principles and Values are the core propositions that we need to commit to in order to act in the name of XR. 2. The Ways of Working guide how we relate to each other in all teams across the UK. 3. The Constitution...
How to achieve the purpose of your team (mainly for Internal Coordinators)
Why the Internal Coordinator role matters Every role in a team plays a part in achieving the purpose of the team. The Internal Coordinator (IC) role is there to keep everyone collaborating effectively, and healthily, towards this goal. This page gives you some...
Empowering the Movement
XRUK’s Self-Organising System (SOS) There’s a climate and ecological emergency. We can’t waste time. We need to organise in the most effective way to achieve our demands, to be the most successful we can be. So what works? XRUK has adopted the self-organising ...
Why SOS? An introductory Q&A
Please click each question to see the answer. Why do we have a Self-Organising System? XR’s tenth Principle and Value is that we are based on autonomy and decentralisation. The self-organising system (SOS for short) is a set of practices that guarantees thi...
Key Terms in SOS
The Self-Organising System (SOS) is the decision-making process adopted by Extinction Rebellion (XR). This guide walks you some key components of SOS that we adopt to further the principles and values of XR. Circle: A group or unit within the larger XR organis...
Your power and responsibility in SOS
A Guide for Every Team Member As a team member, you have a unique role in fostering an environment where power and decision-making processes are transparent and effectively managed. Here’s how you can contribute positively to your team's success. Understand Yo...
How to write mandates
Why mandates? We are based on autonomy and decentralisation. Mandates are the building blocks by which we decentralise and mitigate any concentration of power. We divide all the different types of decision we have to make into mandates, and then we distribute ...
What are project groups and when are they useful?
Project Groups in the Self-Organising System (SOS) are temporary, goal-focused teams that bring together people from multiple circles to work on a specific initiative. Key Characteristics of a Project in SOS: Short-term focus: A project is usually created to...
XR UK Constitution
The Self-Organising System Guiding & Empowering The Rebellion As updated 17 March 2023 We pursue great demands, but we sometimes make mistakes. We are all crew together, but we often disagree. We want to spread power, but it’s hard to do this and sta...
Integrative Election Process for Roles in XR UK
[Note: this guidance is referred to by Section C.5 of the XR UK Constitution.] 1. Discuss the role The facilitator makes space for questions. Explain the purpose, domains and accountabilities where necessary. This may include, for example, what led to the crea...
Considered Majority Vote for Roles in XR UK
[Note: this guidance is referred to by Section C.5 of the XR UK Constitution.] The steps in the process are:- The facilitator reads out the mandate of the role. The term of the appointment is agreed by the team (normally 3 or 6 months). Anyone willing to...