Using Role “Energizers”

“The buck stops here” — clarity about who holds authority for what — is one of the core principles of Holacracy. Through Holacracy’s governance meeting process, each role is delegated authority to energize the accountabilities delegated to his/her role.

That said, role holders are free to energize their roles' accountabilities in whatever ways they wish, in accordance with their available resources of time and energy, while following their inclinations of what’s most needed in current time.

For example, non-TAOC members could be recruited to execute specific actions, or manage specific projects. However, you as role-holder are FULLY accountable to the TAOC for the quality of all work performed by (or under the direction of) your role -- whether specifically done by you, or not.

Therefore, role holders need to check in REGULARLY with role energizers. Set calendar reminders for yourself to make sure this happens. Regularly monitor the work of your energizers, answer their questions, offer appreciation and encouragement, and report their accomplishments/challenges/concerns back to the TAOC on an ongoing basis.