Across sectors, we’re all facing the challenge of rising needs and shrinking resources. This seminar invites us to step back and explore co-production as a way to respond — working together differently, sharing power, and rethinking how we create change.
Building on previous sessions, this seminar revisits the theory behind co-production and connects it to today’s realities. It offers an opportunity for both new and returning colleagues to reflect on why we work this way, what it means in practice, and how collaboration can help us navigate change with creativity and purpose.
Together we’ll consider:
- What principles underpin co-production and why they matter now
- How collaboration can help us move beyond “working harder” to “working differently”
- What this means for our practice, partnerships, and shared impact
This session is for anyone interested in co-production — whether you work in the public sector, the third sector, or your local community.
About the Speaker
Frank Reilly FHEA FRSA
Frank is a consultant, company director and non-executive director with over 25 years of senior management experience across health, social care and the third sector. He specialises in mental health, addiction services and co-production, with a particular focus on collaborative approaches that build trust and support autonomy for individuals and organisations.
A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and the Royal Society of Arts, Frank is passionate about learning and enabling others to learn through meaningful partnership. Educated at the University of Glasgow, he works with the Scottish Social Services Council and brings a wealth of experience gained from seeking out challenges and learning from the diverse experiences they bring.
Event details
This free seminar is part of the Living Well Seminar Series, organised by the Communities Working Together branch of the Living Well Partnership. Our hope is to bring inspirational international speakers to spark ideas and inspire colleagues from across Argyll and Bute to explore key concepts shaping health, wellbeing, and community practice.
