National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) Principles of Co-production 1. Recognising people as assets 2. valuing work differently 3. promoting reciprocity 4. building social networks ![[Screenshot 2023-10-28 at 9.05.21 PM.png]] - "Dealing with conflict and cultural resistance is a critical part of co-production. The key is not to see conflict as a problem, but as part of the process. It could be argued that successful co-production depends on being committed to working through conflict and investing time and resource to do so. One of our interviewees said: - “You have to engage with it being difficult. Recognise that the difficult bit, the bit that hurts is the work, and not something that is in the way.” (Team manager)" - Page 28 The leadership skills you need for successful co-production - Values-based leadership skills such as openness and honesty - Partnership working and collaboration - Working with and managing conflict - Creating safe and creative environments In some cases, select people according to their skills and capabilities to support co-production work. - “Experience of mental health issues doesn’t always mean you are the right person.” (Person with lived experience)