Co-creation makes a big difference. How many times in your career have you been “left out” of crucial conversations that you felt you felt you should have been part of. Culture in any organizations can be found in the hallways conversations that take place in organizations. Co-creating plans is one of the most important businesses tools a manager can use. It also sets the stage for flawless execution. This doesn’t mean everyone needs to be included in everything. Invite people in the right way — not everyone needs the same degree of engagement. We like to use the APS method. We find it extremely useful for teams deciding who and how to invite people in and who is accountable for what.
A= Accountable “Owns” the plan and deliverable
P= Partner – Owns the plan just like “A” can’t point to if it doesn’t get done, often process owner responsible for delivering
S= Stakeholders
a) Consulted (opinions sought) two way communications
b) Informed (kept up-to-date) –one way communication
