Great question! It is essential to know that there is education involved with implementing shared governance to make implementation successful. Education is needed at the beginning of implementation, further into implementation, and ongoing throughout the life of shared governance in the organization. Before implementation, basic education on: what shared governance is, what it is not, why it is being implemented, and how it will benefit the organization, the individual, and the patients receiving care in the organization is imperative. Be sure to include leadership, clinical staff, interprofessional partners, especially since they will participate on councils and anyone interested in the process in the education. Include education that addresses your organization's specific structures and processes as well, as best practices in shared governance to council members. The best time to do this is before implementation and as changes are made to enhance the structure. It is important to have an on-going orientation process for new council leaders and new members of councils as people join councils and assume new roles at various times throughout the year. Ongoing education for all council leaders, (3-4 times a year) has been found to enhance council function and outcomes. Other education may be needed depending on the needs of the organization. It is important to plan what education is needed at the different phases of implementation and the ongoing support that is needed for your shared governance structure to thrive.