Co-Creation Council
This worksheet helps you to establish a “Co-Creation Council,” a diverse group of stakeholders who will actively participate in and inform your project or initiative. The goal is to ensure that the project is community-centered and equitable by involving people most affected in the decision-making process.
Example Scenario: Your organization’s new strategic plan involves centering community voice and lived experiences.
Instructions:
Identify key stakeholder groups:
List all the groups relevant to your project, including those affected by the issue being addressed. Consider diversity in terms of identities, perspectives, and lived experiences.
Define roles and responsibilities:
Outline the core functions of the council. Determine how council members will be involved in the project.
Establish recruitment strategies:
Develop a plan to recruit council members. Consider ways to build trust and ensure authenticity. Strategize how to address barriers that may prevent people from participating.
Develop operational guidelines:
Establish meeting schedules, communication protocols, and decision-making processes. Establish methods for gathering and incorporating feedback, ensuring that community members are seen and treated as leaders and valued partners in the process.
Notes:
Remember that trust, authenticity, and power sharing are crucial for the success of the council.
Be prepared to adapt the council’s framework based on the input and needs of its members.
Maintain engagement and facilitate ongoing input from the council throughout the project lifecycle.