Purpose
Democratisation of
decision-making processes
at work.
We believe that people in organisations can make better decisions – if they have the right tools.
Vision
Participatory decision-making as the norm.
A working environment in which people have a genuine say – not out of goodwill, but simply because it leads to better decisions and more resilient organisations.
Mission
Software that makes collaborative decision-making suitable for everyday use.
Asynchronous, structured – without the need for reorganisation. Rhizome integrates seamlessly into existing teams and enables participation without turning processes upside down.
With support from
With Rhizome, we’re developing software for teams who want to ☝️ work together ✌️ to make better decisions 🖖 in less time.
We want to make 🙋 individuals more self-reliant, foster a sense of togetherness among 👥 teams, and strengthen the capacity for action and resilience of 🏢 organisations in a complex world.
Theory of Change
From day-to-day decisions to social impact.
Teams make decisions using Rhizome – in a structured, asynchronous and participatory way.
Access and procedures become transparent. More voices are heard, and an institutional memory can develop.
Employees experience a sense of self-efficacy. The organisation sees itself reflected in the decisions it makes.
Employees who are empowered bring a participatory attitude to society.
Impact Indicators
What changes when teams make better decisions?
What we measure
- Number of decisions made
- Number of people involved per decision
What’s changing
- Level of participation within the team
- Fewer meetings and quicker decisions
Why this is important
- Staff turnover ↓
- Self-efficacy ↑
- Democratic socialisation
Output leads to outcome – outcome enables impact. We measure all three levels.
Impact
Democracy starts within the team.
Introduced to speed up decision-making. Every decision is, at the same time, an opportunity for participation. Cost-effectiveness and impact are not mutually exclusive; rather, they are interdependent.
The Business Case
Democratic Impact
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Rhizome contributes to two SDGs.
Participation democratises work processes and fosters a sense of self-efficacy.
Digital infrastructure for resilient, collaborative decision-making processes.
The Big Picture
Participatory decision-making
makes societies more resilient.
People who feel that their voice counts help shape decisions – in teams, in organisations and in society. Rhizome is not merely a productivity tool. It is a contribution to a more democratic world of work.
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