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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 ...
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-organis...
Constitution Roles, Policies & Support
Core role mandates The mandates for the Core Roles are defined by the Constitution (see section C.2 to understand why these are needed) and are the same for all circles. All the links below require you to have a Hub login. If you don't, you can view all the Co...
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...
The Advice Process
[Note: this guidance is referred to by Section C.7 of the XR UK Constitution.] The Advice Process can be practised in many ways, but they share a common factor, which is that anyone can make any decision within the mandate of their role after seeking advice fr...
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...
Objection testing
[Note: this guidance is referred to by Section C.7 of the XR UK Constitution.] When a proposal is brought using the Integrative Decision Making process, the facilitator asks each member of the team if they have any objection. If there is an objection, the faci...
Decision Making Processes
[Note: this guidance is referred to by Section C.7 of the XR UK Constitution.] This page includes some basic steps and then details specific decision making processes. It is aimed mainly at facilitators. These decision making processes are alternatives to Inte...
The Whys and Wheres of SOS terms
Why does the Self-Organising System use special terms? Our Principle and Values inspire us to find new ways of organising that foreground transparency and accountability, mitigate power and are based on autonomy and decentralisation. Naturally we also want to ...
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...
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 work things out (and help the movement work better)
Every tension is a learning opportunity We talk about XR as an organism. Like all living organisms, it is changing to adapt to its environment and new challenges all the time. Cells die and are replaced. Tensions build up in its muscles and limbs and need to b...
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...
Ways of Working
Our approach, skills and capacities as we volunteer in XR UK Table of Contents 1. Our shared understandings What volunteering with XR UK involves How we make XR UK a regenerative space where all rebels can take part equitably How we mitigate power and di...
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...
How to work with other teams (mainly for External Coordinators)
Why the External Coordinator role matters The External Coordinator (EC) is crucial for integrating the work of your team with the wider movement. By bridging your team and external circles, you ensure that your team aligns with broader strategic goals and shar...
How to build transparency and mitigate power (mainly for Group Admins)
Why the Group Admin role matters The Group Admin (GA) is vital to supporting the movement’s commitment to decentralisation, transparency, and equitable distribution of power. By documenting and maintaining up-to-date records of team roles, mandates, and member...