Everyone's talking about inclusion and co-creation - but why do so many initiatives still fall flat?
The answer might be uncomfortable: what we call co-creation is often just collaboration in disguise. Participation becomes a performance. Voices are “included,” but decisions are already made. The result? Disillusionment, distrust, and strategies that don’t stick.
So what's the real difference between collaboration and true co-creation?
How can organisations move beyond surface-level engagement to build lasting, participatory cultures?
I have written this article to uncover why most inclusive strategies fail before they begin - and what it really takes to make co-creation work.
Let me know what you think about such approach to co-creation.