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Delegate Circle Pattern

The S3 pattern page for delegate circles, which connect domains and bring multiple perspectives into governance decision-making.

Source: Sociocracy 3.0Added June 12, 2026
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Why it matters

Delegate circles help larger organizations coordinate across semi-autonomous circles without collapsing back into centralized control.

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Growing democratic organizations that need coordination across teams, departments, chapters, or stakeholder groups.

This pattern is especially useful when an organization has several circles and needs a structured way to align them. It supports the flow of information and governance authority across the organization.

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