Transformation in public sector practice can support a culture of co-production by focusing on mindsets, skills and organisational cultures rather than policy compliance alone. Embedding the practice of co-production in Wales requires the integration of legislative mandate, personal development, cultural transformation and evidence-based practice.
The Well-being of Future Generations Act five ways of working: long-term thinking, prevention, integration, collaboration, and involvement establish co-production as integral to Welsh public services. To enable these ways of working in practice, the Welsh Government and other public bodies have recognised the Inner Development Goals, which build the essential capacities (compassion, perspective skills, and sense-making) that transform procedural requirements into meaningful action.
The Welsh Government Culture Change Service has collated an evidence-based practice menu drawing on scientific research and a decade of experimentation to provide practical tools for embedding the ethos of the ways of working into daily operations. This menu offers curated practices to help you adapt your working methods, discover new approaches, and strengthen your co-production capabilities. Use it to identify opportunities for change and enhance your day-to-day practice.