Caring for each other

Co-design is a relational process that only works when team members look after and care for each other. Co-design is not easy, and for some people, it may even by re-traumatising if we don’t plan for safety and care from the start.

Your team can build the conditions to care for each other by:

• Assessing the fit of the team
• Establishing a support team
• Building relationships
• Offering genuine invitations
• Widening inclusion
• Connecting co-designers
• Seeking ongoing feedback
• Having courageous conversations
• Seeking ongoing relationships
• Caring for each other
• Developing frameworks for safety

​Adapted from McKercher, K. A. (2020). Beyond Sticky Notes

You can learn more about the Model of Care for Co-design here: Who cares? Introducing a model of care for co-design.