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Glossaries
Straw Poll
Straw polls play an important role in the work Board Directors do, helping them get a clear picture of everyone’s opinion so they can align decisions and priorities with wider views. In general, polls are used to make organisations more democratic. Many Not-for-profit Boards, operating in Western nations, are an extension of democratic values and practices. Straw polls are one of the earliest forms of democratic voting and have been around since the revolutions of the 19th century.
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Sociocracy
Sociocracy is founded on the idea that a more equal and democratic structure can create better work conditions and a more coherent system. As an organisational structure, sociocracy is used to create a balance between team member interdependence and autonomy. This approach can be more beneficial for making decisions than a traditional hierarchy that works from the top down. According to Sociocracyforall.org, sociocracy is a ‘peer governance system based on consent’.
