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🧭 Module 2: How We Work

Setting Up a Circle · 2 min read · original

This module shows you how the circle works -Β  its purpose, its agreements, how it decides, and how it keeps trust alive. By the end, you’ll feel grounded, confident, and ready to contribute.


🌟 2.1 Circle Charter (already implied in flow)

  • Introduces Purpose, Domains, Authority
  • Sets the container for all circle work

🌟 2.2 How We Align

  • Circles align through Purpose, Domains, Authority
  • Members align through Agreements, Check-in Culture, Feedback Loops
  • Practice: Pause when off track, review quarterly

🌟 2.3 How We Meet

  • Cadence: Tactical (weekly/biweekly), Governance (monthly), Strategy (quarterly)
  • Async vs Live: Updates in threads, decisions in meetings if needed
  • Flow: Check-in β†’ Agenda β†’ Circle Business β†’ Feedback Round β†’ Check-out
  • Link to Events Calendar

πŸ‘‰ Reduces confusion and meeting bloat


🌟 2.4 How We Decide

  • Decision Checklist: Purpose, Domains, Authority
  • Consent: Safe enough to try, good enough for now
  • Async-first: Proposals posted in Feed with 48h consent window
  • Escalation: Parent Circle if unresolved, Admin Circle for safety/brand/legal

πŸ‘‰ Yes, you can propose something β€” here’s how


🌟 2.5 How We Perform

  • Metrics That Matter:
  • Review: Monthly in governance meetings, quarterly in strategy reviews
  • Updates: Posted in feed by AI Secretary, tracked in Notion Dashboard

πŸ‘‰ We measure impact, not just effort


🌟 2.6 How We Harmonize

  • Conflict process:
  • Conflict Log: Transparent record of tensions and resolutions

πŸ‘‰ Conflict = fuel for learning, not failure


🌟 2.7 How We Evolve

  • Quarterly reviews of Purpose, Domains, Authority
  • Feedback loops keep practices fresh
  • Onboarding: Link to Learning Path course
  • Progression Map: Newbie β†’ Contributor β†’ Role-holder β†’ Steward
  • Mentorship: Stewards and peers support growth

πŸ‘‰ Signals: This isn’t just work. You’ll grow here.


🌟 2.8 How We Build Trust

  • Transparency through ledgers:
  • Members can request clarity anytime

πŸ‘‰ Builds trust: nothing is hidden


✨ Reflection Prompt (end of Module 2)

  • What part of circle foundations feels clearest to me
  • Where do I still want more guidance

πŸ‘‰ Share your reflection in the Feedback & Reflections thread


πŸ”‘ Additional Things Dream Targets Need in Module 2

To reduce overwhelm and maximize trust, dream target members should also have:

  • Visual Aids:
  • Orientation Anchors:
  • Psychological Safety Signals:

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