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title: "Glossary"
url: "https://rolebase.io/en/glossary"
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# Glossary

Key terms and definitions for self-governance and Role Based Management.

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## Accountability

The obligation to justify actions and decisions, both shared and individual, with the goal of fostering transparency.

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## Agile

A qualifier used to define that a process, practice, or any element follows the best practices of agile methodologies.

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## Agile Methodologies

Iterative, adaptive approaches that promote collaboration and flexibility within the organization.

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## Brian Robertson

Co-creator of the Holacracy method, influential on topics related to organizational change and management.

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## Change Management

Change management involves a guided transition aimed at ensuring smooth adaptations to evolve the organization effectively.

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## Checklist

A checklist is a structured list serving as an operational guide to ensure that all tasks are completed.

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## Circle

Circles are groups with a specific mission and the responsibility to make decisions within their associated domain.

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## Consent

Consent is agreement without objection in collaborative decision-making.

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## David Allen

Author in the field of productivity and creator of the GTD method. Influential in time and task management, organization, and personal effectiveness.

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## Decision

Decisions are choices based on consent at the end of a meeting or on a circle's autonomy, influencing direction or action.

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## Design Thinking

A creative, user-centered approach that fosters innovation and problem-solving.

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## Domain

A scope of action or decision assigned to a circle or a role, guiding its responsibilities.

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## Facilitator

A collaboration catalyst whose purpose is to foster smooth processes and collective decision-making during meetings or on a given topic.

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## Feedback

Feedback consists of constructive responses, essential for learning and continuous improvement.

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## Feedback OSCAR

The OSCAR method helps deliver constructive and engaging feedback. A valuable asset for collaboration and tension resolution.

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## Frédéric Laloux

Author of Reinventing Organizations, promoting an evolutionary model of conscious enterprises. Influential in organizational thinking and management.

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## Governance

Governance is the distribution of authority into decision-making structures to guide the organization and foster collaboration.

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## Governance Meeting

A structured exchange aimed at making key decisions and ensuring alignment according to the organization's governance model.

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## Holacracy

An organizational management system aimed at employee autonomy, based on roles, circles, and distributed decision-making.

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## Horizontal Organization

A flat structure where responsibilities and influence are distributed equally to encourage autonomy and collective decision-making.

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## Indicator

Indicators are metrics that evaluate the progress of a role, circle, or member in order to guide the organization toward its goals.

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## Meeting

Meetings are collaborative gatherings that facilitate information sharing and coordination to advance toward shared goals.

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## Muda

Discover the concept of 'Muda', a key continuous improvement approach aimed at eliminating wasteful activities to optimize organizational efficiency.

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## Note

Note-taking captures ideas, clarifies actions and expectations. It is an essential support for collaboration and follow-up.

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## Org Chart

The org chart is a dynamic structure where teams are organized into autonomous circles, each with specific responsibilities.

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## Poka-Yoke

Discover Poka-Yoke: a smart approach to error prevention in system and process design.

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## Purpose

The vital foundation of a circle or role, it motivates action and expresses its deeper meaning.

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## Quaker

Practitioners of Quakerism, favoring consensus, equality, shared values, and influences on sociocracy.

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## Role

Roles are clearly defined functions responsible for specific tasks, encouraging autonomy and innovation.

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## Sociocracy

An organizational management system based on participatory governance, consent, circles, roles, equal voice, and adaptability.

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## Tactical Meeting

An operational meeting aimed at coordinating actions and optimizing processes to achieve organizational objectives.

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## Task

Tasks are specific, measurable work items that stem from defined roles within circles. They are transparently assigned to competent members.

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## Teal Organization

A self-organized model aligned with values that encourages responsibility and collaboration within the organization.

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## Tension

Tensions represent unmet needs and serve as a driver for improvement and organizational change.

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## Topic

Topics are specific issues, initiatives, or questions that are identified and managed in an agile way by organization members.

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## Toyota Production System

Discover the Toyota Production System (TPS): a globally recognized management method focused on eliminating waste.

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