Nestr structures your organisation around roles and circles rather than traditional job titles and departments. Each role has a clear purpose, accountabilities, and domains, so everyone knows what's expected and where authority lives.
What are roles in Nestr?
A role is a defined unit of work with three core components: a purpose (why it exists), accountabilities (ongoing activities the role is responsible for), and domains (areas it has exclusive control over). People fill roles rather than holding job titles, and one person can fill multiple roles across different circles simultaneously.
What are circles in Nestr?
Circles are self-governing teams that contain roles and can nest within each other, creating a flexible hierarchy that mirrors how work actually flows. Each circle has its own purpose, governance meetings, and communication space. Circles can be as large or small as the work requires, and they support Holacracy, Sociocracy, Teal, and custom governance models.
How do roles and circles support self-organisation?
Authority is distributed through roles rather than centralised in managers, so decisions happen close to the work. As your organisation evolves, roles and circles can be updated through governance proposals, keeping your structure alive and responsive. Visualise your entire structure with Nestr's interactive org map.
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