[Holacracy] is the first really second-tier technology that was created from a third-tier holding space. It is radical if adopted and not easy to facilitate. Also takes away the ego and biases of all attending. If done well, fantastically much gets done in meetings, in the organization, and [...] in an iterative fashion.
Certification & Licensing Overview
Upon final grant of the patent, HolacracyOne will provide an open license enabling any organization to practice Holacracy without charge for its own internal organizational purposes (those providing Holacracy-related services for a fee will need a license).
In addition to the open-license for end-user use, HolacracyOne provides certification and licensing for individuals and organizations interested in deeper participation in the Holacracy movement. This path is summarized below:
| Step | Offering | Required Training | Available To... |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | Open-Use License | None | Organizations |
| I | Holacracy Workshop Participant | 2-day Intro Workshop | Individuals |
| II | Certified Holacracy Practitioner (CHP) | 5-day Facilitator Training | Individuals |
| III | Certified Holacracy Instructor (CHP-I) | 2-day Instructor Training | Individuals |
| IV | Licensed Consulting Firm | Joint Engagement(s) | Consulting Firms |
Please use the navigation links at the top of this page for more detailed information on our certification and licensing programs for end-user organizations, individual practitioners, and professional consulting firms.