Building Stronger Shared-Power Teams: Round Sky Solutions Offers Free Introduction to Cooperative Leadership

​Round Sky Solutions is offering a free webinar on January 27, 2026, introducing practical tools for teams striving to share power and collaborate more effectively. Drawing from the organization’s long-running Cooperative Leadership Certification Program, the session will feature somatic grounding practices, frameworks for addressing tension in meetings, and opportunities to connect with others navigating the challenges of democratic management. The article highlights how shared-power teams often struggle with unclear processes and entrenched dynamics, and explains how Round Sky’s approach—rooted in mindful facilitation, inclusive decision-making, and supportive peer learning—helps leaders build more equitable and collaborative organizations. The webinar also serves as a preview of the full 11-week program beginning in March, with applications due February 8, 2026.

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Leading a team committed to collaboration and shared power comes with unique challenges. Many organizations embrace values of equity and collective decision-making, yet find themselves struggling with unclear processes, circular discussions, and the persistence of old patterns where certain voices dominate while others go unheard. The gap between principles and practice can create friction, burnout, and frustration—even among the most well-intentioned teams.
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Round Sky Solutions understands these challenges deeply. Since 2015, their Cooperative Leadership Certification Program (CLCP) has equipped over 250 leaders from cooperatives, nonprofits, and community organizations across North America and beyond with practical tools for navigating the complexities of democratic management. Their approach recognizes that effective self-organization requires more than good intentions—it demands concrete frameworks, facilitation skills, and supportive community.

A Free Introduction to Cooperative Leadership

On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 12-1pm Eastern Time, Round Sky Solutions is offering a free webinar titled "Facilitating Cooperation: Tools and Community for Shared-Power Teams." This one-hour session provides an accessible entry point for anyone curious about strengthening their team's capacity for genuine collaboration.
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Participants will experience foundational practices from the CLCP curriculum, including a somatic grounding exercise and frameworks for processing tension in meetings—skills essential for groups navigating the real-world complexities of shared leadership. The session also offers an opportunity to connect with peers facing similar challenges and to learn about the full 11-week Level I program, which begins the week of March 1, 2026.

Why This Work Matters

The challenges facing shared-power teams reflect deeper questions about how we collectively use power in practice. Without clear alignment on decision-making processes, accountability structures, and facilitation practices, unconscious patterns continue to advantage some team members over others, regardless of stated values.

Round Sky Solutions addresses these dynamics directly through its comprehensive approach to participatory management. Their curriculum covers essential skills including mindful facilitation, democratic governance practices, inclusive decision-making processes, and sustainable accountability systems. Participants gain both concrete tools and the more nuanced capacities needed to meet people where they are, navigate group dynamics, and build truly collaborative teams.
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The program's emphasis on embodied learning, peer support, and practical application aligns closely with NCDD's commitment to strengthening democracy through authentic dialogue and deliberation. By equipping leaders with skills to share power more effectively, Round Sky Solutions supports the development of organizations where diverse perspectives are genuinely heard, conflicts are navigated constructively, and collective wisdom shapes decisions.

Join the Conversation

Whether you're a manager in a nonprofit, a cooperative developer, a consultant working with collaborative teams, or a leader seeking new approaches to remote and in-person team management, this free webinar offers valuable insights and practical tools. Applications for the full Winter 2026 cohort are due February 8, 2026.
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Discover how cooperative leadership practices can transform your team's capacity for authentic collaboration. Register for the free webinar and learn more about the Cooperative Leadership Certification Program at https://www.roundskysolutions.com/clcp1/