research-l Mailing List: Re: [Online · May 15] Building Cohousing Together: Collaborating with Professionals Using Sociocracy

[Becca Brackett (becca]

Hi Neil,

I had a very hard time finding the zoom link for this session.   I was looking for "working with professionals"  in my emails

but I did not know it was " Building Cohousing Together: Collaborating......."

I try to remember  to file any zoom link  emails in a separate "folder"  but do not always remember.

Today I could not seem to find the email saying  I was registered.  Didn't remember to file it.

of course  I was not sure if I registered  from  ecbackett [at] cohousing.org,  or Becca [at] cedarcohousing.llc- my bad...

So I went to the Sofa Site, and even registered again-  but there was no link - I would have expected when A person hits "register" and it is the day and time of the event  a link would appear saying - join meeting in progress.

I see this was a collaboration of different groups - that can lead to name confusion.

So I finally tuned in 30 min late.

I did  hear a few useful ideas.

Becca Brackett

Cedar Cohousing LLC

Becca [at] CedarCoHousing.LLC

(612) 558-8334

On Tue, May 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM Neil Planchon <neil [at] swansway.com> wrote:

Hello everyone! 

✉️ You’re Invited! :: Building Cohousing Together: Working Effectively with Professionals Using Sociocracy

Topic: How can forming cohousing communities and professionals work together more effectively—right from the start? This conversation explores how Sociocracy (Dynamic Governance) can support early-stage organization, clear collaboration, and shared decision-making between communities and professionals.

Together, they’ll share insights on building respectful, momentum-sustaining relationships—especially when both sides are familiar with sociocracy.Topic:

Guests:

Jerry Koch-Gonzalez – Co-founder of Sociocracy For All and longtime resident of Cherry Hill Cohousing

Mathilde Berthe – Co-founder and designer at Studio Co+hab; collaborator with Bozeman and Louisville Cohousing

Bryan Bowen – Architect and housing developer at Caddis Collaborative; worked (using sociocracy practices) with Treehouse Village Cohousing

Together, they’ll share insights on building respectful, momentum-sustaining relationships—especially when both sides are familiar with sociocracy.

Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM PT | 11:00 AM ET | 15:00 UTC

Where: Online (Zoom link will be sent before the event)

Cost: Free to attend. We welcome contributions of $20 or more—whatever feels right for you—to support this and future offerings.

Whether you’re part of a forming community or a seasoned professional, this is a space to explore how Sociocracy can foster clarity, trust, and shared purpose in your collaborations.

Come learn, share, and connect. RSVP now to save your spot!

https://www.sociocracyforall.org/ic-webinars/

Cordially,

Neil Planchon

Cohousing Research Network (CRN) Executive Director

Cohousing Association (Coho/US) Former Board/Staff Member. Advocate

Swan’s Market Cohousing Oakland CA. Founding Member.

Sociocracy For All (SoFA) Intentional Community (IC) Circle.

CiviCRM Community Council. Ambassador

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