Sociocracy
The Proposal Template

This is a good way to evaluate your proposal before bringing it to a meeting. Title: Proposer(s):
Proposal:
(Ultimate Goal/Intention)
(Actual Detail)
Background:
Driver(s): Conditions, circumstances, events, Why is that important?
Impacts: What? Who? How?
What areas? How?
What people/roles? How?
What policies/processes? How?
What budgets? How?
Provisions:
Supporting policy/process reflecting consideration of above
Measurement:
What will demonstrate success?
When will we measure?
Implementation:
Possible critical path of tasks and people

A RACI chart can help you make sure the proposal gets done.
Action Items R A C I
1.______________ (Name) (Other Name) May be May be
2.______________ More than next in
3.______________ one person line
4.______________
5.______________
Etcetera...
R - Responsible
A - Approve
C - Consult
I - Inform

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