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This interactive one-day programme helps teams and leaders understand and apply the principles of co-production - fostering more inclusive, collaborative, and sustainable ways of working across services, projects, and communities.

Through a blend of discussion, real-world examples, and practical exercises, participants explore how co-production creates better outcomes, builds trust, and strengthens organisational effectiveness.

Drawing on LSBU’s extensive experience through the People’s Academy, the course provides a proven framework for embedding co-production into organisational culture, policy, and project delivery.

Ideal for teams seeking to enhance collaboration with stakeholders - including service users, clients, community groups, and partners - this training equips participants with the mindset and tools to make co-production part of everyday practice.

The programme offers a structured, practical introduction to co-production, including:

• What co-production is (and isn’t) - and why it matters for modern organisations
• The evolution and principles of co-production in public and community services
• Building inclusive and equitable partnerships with diverse stakeholder groups
• Tools for planning, delivering, and evaluating co-produced initiatives
• Practical strategies for embedding co-production into organisational systems

This course is delivered through a highly interactive, experiential format designed to promote reflection and practical application. It includes:

• Facilitated workshops and team exercises
• Scenario-based learning relevant to your organisation’s context
• Group discussions and peer reflection
• Case studies showcasing successful co-production in action

The course is delivered by experienced co-production practitioners from LSBU and the People’s Academy, each bringing real-world expertise from health, community, and organisational settings.

This course is designed for teams, managers, and leaders who want to strengthen collaborative practice and stakeholder engagement, including:

• Public sector organisations and local authorities
• Health, care, and voluntary sector teams
• Corporate and private sector teams working on service or product design
• Policy, research, and community engagement professionals

By commissioning this training, your organisation will:

• Build internal capacity for authentic collaboration and inclusion
• Improve project outcomes through stakeholder co-creation
• Strengthen relationships with communities and service users
• Foster a culture of shared ownership and accountability
• Equip teams with practical frameworks for ongoing co-production practice

This is a professional development course with no formal assessment - designed to enhance team capability and organisational impact through experiential learning.

This course is non-accredited but can contribute to your organisation’s internal professional development programmes.

To discuss a bespoke organisational booking or to receive a tailored proposal, please contact lsbushortcourses@lsbu.ac.uk.

Our team will work with you to align delivery with your objectives, workforce development goals, and operational context.

For information on LSBU’s terms and conditions, payment, and cancellation policies, please visit our general information page.