# Open working toolkit

This toolkit was developed by CAST, Catalyst, and[ Third Sector Lab.](https://thirdsectorlab.co.uk/open-working-reuse-programme/)

💡 If you're new to working in the open, read about what it is and why it's a good idea:

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[What is open working?](/open-working-toolkit/overview/open-working-manifesto.md)
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[Why you should work in the open](/open-working-toolkit/overview/why-you-should-work-in-the-open.md)
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[Why funders should work in the open](/open-working-toolkit/overview/why-funders-should-work-in-the-open.md)
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✍️ Once you're familiar with the idea of working in the open, browse the collection of guides, examples and experiences of doing it:

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[Writing Weeknotes](/open-working-toolkit/doing-open-working/how-to-do-open-working.md)
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[Overcoming Barriers](/open-working-toolkit/doing-open-working/overcoming-barriers.md)
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[Reusing work that others have shared](/open-working-toolkit/doing-open-working/reusing-work-that-others-have-shared-1.md)
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[Examples of open working](/open-working-toolkit/doing-open-working/examples-of-open-working.md)
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