Tool Gallery
A set of tools for co-leaders and is based on and accompanies the research. Each tool complements the ‘Emerging’, ‘Nurturing’ and ‘Evolving’ sections of the research. It is inspired and informed by many other sources and we hope for it to be a live list that grows and evolves as others add to it.
Is co-leadership right for your organisation?
This is a self-evaluation tool to support you in thinking about whether you or your organisation are ready to take up a co-leadership model.
Creation of a co-leadership statement
This activity is designed to be completed with your co-lead(s), with the resulting statement being shared with the wider organisation and board.
Developing an accountability framework
This exercise sets out a process to complete an accountability framework that should become a living document and should be clearly communicated to staff.
Mapping power within your organisation
As well as completing the checklist, you may also wish to conduct a power mapping and decision making within your organisation to better understand how co-leadership might be a tool to work towards more shared power and transformation.
Setting boundaries & ways of working
Use this exercise to explore each others’ ways of working preferences and boundaries.
Professional development
As with any role, a co-leadership role should support the individual’s professional development goals and help them build new areas of expertise.
Building rituals
Rituals can be simple regular practices you integrate into your day to day, into regular meetings, or to mark specific occasions, in-person meetings, celebrations and transitions.