Twelve tips for using co-creation for value creation and professional development
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A growing body of research advocates the positive benefits of using co-creation projects to add value to existing services and practices and to enhance professional development. We present a practical guide to adopting the democratic principles of co-creation and structuring a project effectively. From identifying the initial focus, we provide advice concerning how to create a Mission Statement, identify objectives, and develop a cohesive learning community. We also outline how using measurable outcomes and an agreed timescale, it is possible to co-create activities that are both democratic and inclusive. Whilst co-creation can take place in face-to-face or virtual settings, we suggest ways that engaging with technology will enhance the creative elements, and how reflective practice underpins the career developments taking place. Finally, we explore the value associated with evaluating the project, and identifying avenues for the dissemination of its achievements.Citation
Temple Clothier, A. and Matheson, D. (2020) Twelve tips for using co-creation for value creation and professional development, MedEdPublish. https://doi.org/10.15694/mep.2020.000194.1Journal
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© 2020 The Authors. Published by Association for Medical Education in Europe. This is an open access article available under a Creative Commons licence. The published version can be accessed at the following link on the publisher’s website: https://doi.org/10.15694/mep.2020.000194.1ISSN
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10.15694/mep.2020.000194.1
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