• Equal Care Circles

  • Circles play a crucial role in the co-ops success. This is an opportunity to contribute to a stronger, more effective circle by sharing your feedback. With your help we can measure the specific strengths, challenges and well-being of your circle. Just 10 mins sharing anonymous feedback and we can create a unique circle profile that you can use to help your circle flourish. The more people in your circle that complete the survey the richer the picture we have.

    Please CHOOSE ONE CIRCLE PER SURVEY. If you want to evaluate multiple circles you will have to complete multiple surveys. 

    Important: This survey is all about your experiences and opinions, and to get the most out of it, we need your honest and open feedback. But sometimes, when answering surveys, we might subconsciously choose answers we think are "appropriate" or what others expect, instead of what we truly believe or feel. This is called social desirability bias. 

    Imagine trying on clothes: you might pick something you think your friends would like, not necessarily what you love to wear yourself. Surveys can be similar! Instead of picking the "perfect" answer, we want you to be the genuine YOU.

    Here are some tips to avoid social desirability bias and give your best feedback:

    • This survey is confidential, so no need to worry about what you say!
    • There's no right or wrong answer. Just be honest and open.
    • Think beyond "good" and "bad". There are no "bad" responses here. Every experience and opinion is valuable.
    • Don't worry about how others might respond. This survey is about you, not what others think.
    • Most of the questions in this survey are answered True/False. Go with your gut instinct. Your first reaction is often your most honest one.

    By being mindful of social desirability bias, you can help us gather insights that are honest, valuable, and truly reflect your unique perspective.

    Thank you for being you and giving your best feedback!

  • What roles do you have in Equal Care Coop?*
  • Please indicate what Circle hats you wear, if any.*

  • Circle Items

    Questions should be circle specific, so please respond based on your experience of a single circle. Remember, your honest responses are key to fostering a collaborative and fulfilling experience for everyone involved.
  • Support from other circles is often insufficient or unavailable when our circle members need it*
  • I feel my voice is heard and valued in this circle.*
  • Everyone is focused on the things that help the circle achieve its goals.*
  • Circle members are reluctant to take leadership in problem solving and putting new ideas into action*
  • I feel overwhelmed by my circle work*
  • Circle members hold themselves and each other accountable for their work.*
  • Circle members are afraid of taking risks or making mistakes*
  • Circle members share their knowledge and skills with each other.*
  • I struggle to get the support or guidance I need when I need it*
  • I feel like my circle work is valuable and helps the service achieve its goals*
  • Circle members' individual gifts and talents are under valued and overlooked in this group*
  • Sharing objections and opposing views helps the circle make better decisions.*
  • Circle members have a say in who holds key roles and responsibilities.*
  • Key roles and responsibilities are held by the right people.*
  • Reflecting on my work with circle members helps me learn and grow.*
  • The circle makes the same mistakes over and again*
  • The circle meets often enough to talk things through and make timely decisions.*
  • Members often leave the circle before they get a chance to help the circle achieve it's goals*
  • The circle often fails to acheive its goals*
  • People from the local community are gifting their time and skills to the circle.*
  • The circle helps me feel more connected to the local community*
  • Circle members have a healthy work-life balance*
  • I am proud of this circle.*
  • My circle is disconnected from other circles.*
  • Working as a circle (sociocratically) is more effort than it's worth.*

  • Measuring Individual Well-being

    The following questions are designed to assess your current emotional wellbeing. Please answer all questions based upon how you have been feeling over the last week. There are no right or wrong answers, just be honest about how you've been feeling recently. There will be lots of factors that will be impacting your level of well-being. The last survey item invites you to indicate how big a role you think your experience of equal Care is playing on influencing your overall well-being.
  • I’ve been feeling optimistic about the future.*
  • I’ve been feeling useful.*
  • I’ve been feeling relaxed.*
  • I’ve been dealing with problems well.*
  • I’ve been thinking clearly.*
  • I’ve been feeling close to other people.*
  • I’ve been able to make up my own mind about things.*
  • How much has your wellbeing changed as a result of your involvement with Equal Care Coop?*
  • Should be Empty: