At the Trailhead

• Why this matters: A co-editor model can strengthen a journal by combining complementary expertise, sharing workload, and providing continuity in editorial leadership.
• What judgment this supports: Determining whether a co-editor model is appropriate for a journal and, if so, how responsibilities, communication, and decision-making should be structured to ensure effective editorial leadership.
• How an editor might use this: Use this guidance when establishing a new co-editor partnership, redefining responsibilities within an existing editorial team, or evaluating whether shared editorial leadership could better meet the needs of the journal.