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This resource pools learnings and reflections, and offers probing questions, from 8 teams around what they reported the conditions for good co-production are - we captured negative as well as positive experiences!
#coproduction #involvement #evaluation #reflective

What needs to change to help young people and their loved ones prepare for adulthood?

This new report shares what we heard from family and friend carers, and sets out practical ways to make care and support more joined-up, person-centred, and human. buff.ly/hj4afYp

Check out our contribution to this co-produced report 👇

@tlap.bsky.social

This image depicts the front page of the Reflective Learning Resource. There is an image of two people on the cover on purple background.

We are excited to launch the Measuring Success in Co-Production: Learning by Doing programme's outputs.

Read the programme’s Reports and the Reflective Learning Resource on our website: www.coproductioncollective.co.uk/news/launchi...

#coproduction #measuringsucces

9. Personal and Professional Development Refine your communication and analytical skills with Gobby. Enhance your ability to make informed decisions and advance your professional development through structured data collection and analysis. Drop us a line to become a Gobby beta tester. Beta be quick! Not a researcher? …Think again.

Participation in research is a powerful way to connect with the people around you and develop skills you never thought possible.

Gobby qualitative-first surveys asks open questions to support personal learning and development.

Do you like breaking things?

We're looking for beta testers.

Gobby logo top right corner. Bubble lettering and bright yellow with the tagline underneath 'more answers, fewer questions'8. Drive InnovationGobby unlocks the insights you need to solve complex problems and drive innovation. Simply ask the people who know.Drop us a line to become a Gobby beta tester.Beta be quick!Not a researcher? …Think again.

There is always room for improvement.

Doing things differently, and for the better, is often labelled as #innovation.

Gobby qualitative-first surveys supports #communication when developing new ideas with people.

Do you like breaking things?

We're looking for beta testers.

Gobby logo top right corner. Bubble lettering and bright yellow with the tagline underneath 'more answers, fewer questions' 7. Organisational Trust and Culture Use Gobby to communicate openly, engage meaningfully, and plan together. Retain employees and customers by building trust and stronger relationships. Drop us a line to become a Gobby beta tester. Not a researcher? …Think again. Beta be quick!

Yep, you've heard it all before...

The costs of recruitment and building trust with communities are far greater than retaining valuable people and skills.

Gobby qualitative-first surveys supports #communication and #relationships.

Do you like breaking things?

We're looking for beta testers.

Gobby logo top right corner. Bubble lettering and bright yellow with the tagline underneath 'more answers, fewer questions' 6. Measuring Social Impact Understand and evaluate the real-world impact of your work. Gobby gives you direct insights into how your actions affect communities, allowing you to make better decisions and celebrate successes. Drop us a line to become a Gobby beta tester. Beta be quick! Not a researcher? …Think again.

If you're not measuring #SocialImpact, what could be the benefits of doing so?

Gobby qualitative-first surveys support people and communities to tell their stories in real time.

Do you like breaking things?

We're looking for beta testers. Please get in touch and I'll talk through the process.

Gobby logo top right corner. Bubble lettering and bright yellow with the tagline underneath 'more answers, fewer questions' 5. Social Surveys for Connected Insights Experience the power of peer interaction with Gobby. Analyse overlapping experiences and ideas to uncover nuanced trends within interconnected communities. Drop us a line to become a Gobby beta tester. Beta be quick! Not a researcher? …Think again.

We live in a socially connected world.

Why are traditional survey tools still isolating people and what they have to say?

Gobby qualitative-first surveys embrace group intelligence and peer understanding.

Do you like breaking things? We're looking for beta testers.

Gobby logo top right corner. Bubble lettering and bright yellow with the tagline underneath 'more answers, fewer questions' 4.Cost-Effective Research Optimise your budget with Gobby. Complement traditional qualitative research methods and expand your reach without significant financial investment. Engage your communities efficiently and effectively. Drop us a line to become a Gobby beta tester. Beta be quick! Not a researcher? …Think again.

The need for efficiency and reducing costs is real.

Gobby qualitative-first surveys are designed to reach more people at low cost, complementing meaningful conversations for better decision-making.

We're looking for beta testers. Please get in touch and I'll talk through the process.

Gobby logo top right corner. Bubble lettering and bright yellow with the tagline underneath 'more answers, fewer questions'3. Promoting Equity and Lived ExperienceEnsuring equitable representation in research. Gobby provides a voice to underrepresented communities, moving beyond the limitations of traditional rating scales to capture diverse lived experiences and perspectives.Drop us a line to become a Gobby beta tester.Beta be quick!Not a researcher? …Think again.

Where people value the principles of equity and lived experiences, there's a lot of talk and not enough action.

With the Gobby qualitative-first survey tool, there's no excuse not ask more open questions and act on the results.

Also, do you like breaking things?

We're looking for beta testers.

2. Bridging Perception Gaps Gobby helps break communication barriers and gain authentic insights. Open-ended questions reveal genuine experiences and perceptions, allowing you to identify and address discrepancies whilst developing mutual understanding. Drop us a line to become a Gobby beta tester. Beta be quick! Not a researcher? …Think again.

Could we be more aligned in drawing conclusions and decisions?

Also, do you like breaking things?

Are you using survey tools and interested in testing something new and more equitable?

If the answer is yes, we're looking for beta testers. Please get in touch and I'll talk through the process.

Image: Gobby logo top right corner. Bubble lettering and bright yellow with the tagline underneath 'more answers, fewer questions' Text: 1. Qualitative-First Survey Innovation Get the full story, beyond rating scales. Gobby prioritises qualitative data, so you can understand the context behind responses and create actionable reports. Drop us a line to become a Gobby beta tester. Beta be quick! Not a researcher? …Think again.

Are you interested in hearing what people have to say?

Do you like breaking things?

Are you using, or wanting to use, online survey tools and interested in testing something new?

If the answer is yes, we're looking for beta testers. Please get in touch and I'll talk through the simple process.

Beta tester: a person who tests a product, providing feedback on a product's performance and usability.

In March, we'll be sharing a series of posts, recruiting beta testers for the Gobby subscription (SaaS) product.

Interested in testing this qualitative-first survey tool?

Email: info@gobby.io

Cover image of 'Understanding Ant-Racism in Co-production Spaces: Centring the Voices of Racialised Individual' Report - with this title and the quote "You can't do co-production without talking about racism" above it and Illustration of 6 people from racialised backgrounds by Kareen Cox (showing their head and shoulders) on the top left there is image of a man win blue jumper with dreadlocks in the middle is a woman in a blue jumper saying be kind on the right is a woman wearing hijab on the bottom row is an older man with a beard next to woman with glasses wearing a jumper with blue blue flowers next to a man wearing a turban - underneath text says February 2025 v1.2 Produced by People's Voice Media

Today we are proud to launch our joint report with People's Voice Media on 'Understanding Racism in Co-Production Spaces' Read our blog from Isaac Samuels for a link to the report and to find out more. #anti-racism #coproduction
www.coproductioncollective.co.uk/news/underst...

Photo of hand writing 'Acting' on piece of paper with the words 'Cheerleading and Curiosity' and 'Empathy' and 'Gentleness and Kind' in red and ' Asking questions' in black ink with some post its on as well - Photo credit: People's Voice Media

We are proud to launch Amplifying Voices with People's Voice Media, funded by The National Lottery Fund, for individuals from the global majority who want to develop new skills, strengthen their expertise, and make a real impact in their communities.
www.coproductioncollective.co.uk/news/changem...

In and out of connection on the train. Interested in catching up on your work, though. Hope it goes well.

Sorry to have missed this.

#DoWith

Evidence is what powerful people say it is. Brace for a very rough ride over the next few years.

ONE OF US | AN EVALUATION OF THE COMMUNITY LED INITIATIVES WORKSTREAM OF WINNG HEARTS & MINDS - MCRactive - Get active in Manchester

Check out the ‘One of Us: An evaluation of the Community Led Initiatives workstream of Winning Hearts and Minds’ full report, here: mcractive.com/news/one-of-...

Winning Hearts and Minds Manchester Evaluation report. A page dedicated to the results of a Gobby survey with quotes from people that use their heart and mental health services, including "More like friends really"

With two more Gobby survey projects coming to a close, and new updates to the software, we're open to new survey projects.

Are you looking to do some #qualitative research?

Need to meaningfully communicate and engage with people in the process?

#codesign #coproduction #socialimpact

Toy robot with a scrren at its centre (blank) with its arm out.

Sick of hearing about #AI?

Well, this week, we introduce #AI to Gobby #surveys to aid #qualitative analysis and #reporting 😇 (Sorry)

But, we're keeping it light to ensure HI (Human Intelligence) remains at the centre of #coproduction.

#Qualitative and mixed methods #research with responsible AI

The stories shared in this Gobby survey reinforce why @angelacat.bsky.social established the When I Get Old #WIGO movement.

Calls for #DoWith in evolving #socialcare and support in the UK are becoming stronger and more data driven.

We're here to amplify voices and promote positive change.

Do With: A Call To Action | The King's Fund Do With is a network of people and organisations calling for a radical shift in the public sector from ‘doing to’ to ‘doing with’. Join the movement today.

Do With: A Call To Action | The King's Fund
www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

Wallace and Gromit characters with W and G mugs and a gnome in-between with a red point hat on.

Christmas at Gobby HQ... all the F's...

Family

Food

Frolics

And...

Wallace & Gromit (it's on the f'ing brilliant list)

It should be a whole load of Fun.

See you on the other side and to all those never stopping to make a difference over the holidays 🫡

Lots of love, one and all 🧀🧀🧀 x

No laughing matter

The report will make some interesting reading #wigo

North Wales Digital Social Care Show Case 2025

North Wales Digital Social Care Show Case 2025
This event will give people who use and provide social care an opportunity to discover and try out digital technology that can help them live their lives to the full www.northwalescollaborative.wales/north-wales-...

📢 We're calling for new investment in Earlier Action and Support to enable more people to live their life their way, alongside the Time to Act Reform Board and the Local Government Association.

bit.ly/3Zrl2MU

#FutureOfASC @clentonf.bsky.social