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4. Values & Principles

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Values

The values below have been developed through a collective intelligence process, led by the Trinity PPI Ignite Office on behalf of the PPI Ignite Network. Reflect on the stated desires under each statement of principle:

RESPECT

The recognition of the roles, knowledge, insights, experiences, strengths, limitations and contributions across the research team and PPI partners and throughout the research lifecycle.
We want to benefit from the diversity of the team and partners, and work together effectively and enjoyably.

TRUST

The building of reciprocal trust; this takes time to develop, is relationship based and needs to be consistently worked on.
We want everybody’s opinion to be fully heard and we want confidentiality to be negotiated and respected.

FLEXIBLITY

The recognition of the time and other commitments involved in PPI and that this is acted upon in the research plan.
We want to co-design appropriate changes and responses to the experiences and to the views of PPI partners.

TRANSPARENCY

The need for clear, open, mutual communication between the research team and PPI partners about research decisions and progress.
We want transparency in developing a clear, shared understanding of aims, roles, processes and other terms of involvement.

EMPOWERMENT & POWER SHARING

The inclusion as early as possible in funding decisions, strategy and decision-making, the co-design and co-production of research.
We want a wide range of involvement strategies to ensure that this happens.

COLLABORATION & PARTNERSHIP

The inclusion of PPI partners throughout the research lifecycle with commitments and expectations agreed from the outset, as much as possible.
We want true partnership where all contributions are valued and respected equally.

EQUITY & INCLUSION

The active identification and removal of barriers and creation of entry points throughout the research lifecycle.
We want real co-design and partnership to take place that values equally people’s diversity of opinions, experiences, abilities, backgrounds and expertise.