10 capacities for co-production
The Ten Dimensions of the Co-Production Capacity Assessment Tool
Power Distribution and Governance Structures: Assesses how power is distributed within an entity, identifying whether decision-making is shared or centralized.
Resources for Co-Production: Evaluates the availability of financial, human, and material resources that an entity can contribute.
Communication and Information Sharing: Looks at how information flows within the entity and across partnerships.
Capacity for Change or Innovation: Assesses the flexibility and adaptability of an entity to new ideas and models.
Levels of Trust and Social Capital: Examines the strength of relationships within an entity and its community network.
Participation Mechanisms: Evaluates how an entity engages its members or stakeholders in decision-making processes.
Conflict Resolution: Assesses how well an entity handles conflicts, whether through informal approaches or formal mechanisms.
Stress, Fatigue & Wellbeing Levels: Examines how stress and fatigue are managed within the entity.
Accountability Mechanisms: Looks at how an entity holds its members or stakeholders accountable.
Motivations and Drivers (Internal/External Incentives): Explores what drives an entity to engage in co-production.
By systematically assessing prospective partners across these dimensions, Equal Care can build partnerships that align with its strategic goals of fostering cooperation, sustainability, and resilience within the local care ecosystem.
Co-Production Capacity Diagnostic Matrix
This matrix provides a practical reference for assessing where an organisation or partner currently sits across ten key dimensions of co-production. Rather than assigning a static score, it describes characteristic behaviours or conditions at different levels of readiness — from early-stage or minimal engagement to deep, embedded co-productive practice.
It is designed to support:
Reflective discussion within teams or circles
Partner assessments during project planning or evaluation
Shared language for understanding capacity-building needs
Use this matrix to identify patterns, surface tensions, and inform supportive strategies. It is not a grading tool, but a guide to help deepen partnerships grounded in honesty, trust, and mutual growth.
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