Clear DefinitionsHolacracy
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Pronunciation
[hoh-luh-kra-see]
Analogy
Think of a beehive where each worker bee autonomously performs roles without a single queen directing every task.
Definition
A decentralized organizational framework that distributes authority through self‑organizing teams (circles) rather than a traditional management hierarchy.
Key Points Intro
Holacracy replaces top‑down management with distributed governance through defined roles and processes.
Key Points
Circles: Teams with clear purpose, roles, and domains.
Roles not jobs: Individuals fill multiple roles with specific accountabilities.
Governance meetings: Regular sessions to update roles and policies.
Tactical meetings: Operational check‑ins for day‑to‑day work.
Example
A DAO adopts holacracy: contributors join circles for development, treasury, and marketing, each with defined roles like “smart‑contract steward” or “grant manager.”
Technical Deep Dive
Holacracy uses a constitution of rules encoded in on‑chain smart contracts that define circle creation, role assignment, and proposal processes. Roles and policies can be updated via on‑chain governance votes, ensuring transparency and immutability.
Caveat
Can be complex to implement; requires cultural shift and clear documentation of roles.
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