Co-design Organisational Readiness Assessment Tool

Lived experience commitment

Incorporating the perspectives of individuals with lived experience enriches the co-design process, adding authenticity and relevance. Mature organisations place these voices at the centre of decision-making, ensuring their contributions are valued and impactful. 

Resource allocation

Successful co-design requires adequate financial, time, and human resources. Mature organisations ensure consistent resource allocation, including fair compensation for participants with lived experience.

Organisational culture

Your organisation’s core values and beliefs play a critical role in fostering a supportive environment for co-design. A mature organisation embeds this commitment deeply within its identity, promoting openness and collaboration across all levels.

Policies and frameworks

Well-defined policies and frameworks facilitate a smoother co-design process. Mature organisations have policies and frameworks in place that pave the way for co-design activities, ensuring effectiveness and appropriateness.

Relationships

Building trust and credibility with communities and stakeholders enhances the co-design process. Mature organisations maintain sustained engagement and strong connections, ensuring their co-design initiatives are grounded and effective.

Co-design practice

Documented co-design guidelines, frameworks and resources make for consistently delivered co-design projects. Mature organisations have co-design processes documented allowing for staff to deliver co-design activities and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the project.

Leadership

Leadership is pivotal in shaping a supportive organisational culture and advocating for shared decision-making. In mature organisations, leaders are active champions of co-design, committed to providing the necessary resources for its success.

Co-design capability

The skills, tools, and awareness levels of your internal teams significantly impact the co-design process. Mature organisations have a workforce proficient in co-design methods and ethical considerations.