> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://play.equal.care/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://play.equal.care/evaluation-framework/the-toolbox/co-production-capacity-assessment-tool/10-capacities-for-co-production.md).

# 10 capacities for co-production

**The Ten Dimensions of the Co-Production Capacity Assessment Tool**

1. **Power Distribution and Governance Structures:** Assesses how power is distributed within an entity, identifying whether decision-making is shared or centralized.
2. **Resources for Co-Production:** Evaluates the availability of financial, human, and material resources that an entity can contribute.
3. **Communication and Information Sharing:** Looks at how information flows within the entity and across partnerships.
4. **Capacity for Change or Innovation:** Assesses the flexibility and adaptability of an entity to new ideas and models.
5. **Levels of Trust and Social Capital:** Examines the strength of relationships within an entity and its community network.
6. **Participation Mechanisms:** Evaluates how an entity engages its members or stakeholders in decision-making processes.
7. **Conflict Resolution:** Assesses how well an entity handles conflicts, whether through informal approaches or formal mechanisms.
8. **Stress, Fatigue & Wellbeing Levels:** Examines how stress and fatigue are managed within the entity.
9. **Accountability Mechanisms:** Looks at how an entity holds its members or stakeholders accountable.
10. **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.

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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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