Documentation
Understanding the Constitution
The Holacracy Constitution defines the rules of the game. It is not a set of values or intentions, but a formal authority structure that replaces the traditional management hierarchy.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Holacracy Constitution?
- The reference document that sets the rules of the game for a Holacracy organization: a shared core, modules, and principles that each organization adopts.
- What does 'modular' mean?
- You start from an irreducible core, then activate or remove blocks, extensions, and applications based on what your organization needs.
- What is the PDF export for?
- To have a Constitution ready to ratify, and a Declaration of Principles signable by the ratifiers.
- What is the difference between v5.0 and v6?
- Version 5.0 is the last official release by HolacracyOne. Version 6 (alpha) is a work in progress with structural simplifications. The English Composer uses v5.0; the French Composer uses v6 alpha.
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The core and the Lite model are freely accessible. Compose your Constitution and export a ratification-ready PDF.
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