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The value of facilitation in interdisciplinary socio-environmental team research

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ID19579595
AuthorsDana J Graef (0000-0003-3758-2094, National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center, corresponding author), Nicole Motzer (0000-0001-9202-8710, National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center), Jonathan G Kramer (National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center)
Year2021
Volume3
Issue2
Pages109-113
Publication date2021-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocio-Ecological Practice Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2524-5279 • E-ISSN: 2524-5287
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1007/s42532-021-00082-7
OpenAlexW3158333258
LanguageEN
Citations received9
References cited23

We propose that facilitation can be used as a research method to improve the collaborative synthesis of interdisciplinary teams’ socio-environmental work. As described in this communication, our approach to facilitation adapts to teams’ practical and conceptual needs as their research develops. Our synthetic practice of facilitating interdisciplinary meetings at the US National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) further emphasizes the importance of process, intentionality, and advance preparation. By combining facilitation fundamentals with research skills, it is possible to create the conditions for effective interdisciplinary integration

Conceptual framework · Facilitation · Intentionality · Knowledge management · Management science · Social science · Sociology · Computer Science · Design Education and Practice · Engineering · Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development · Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration · Psychology

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Citations per year1,8
Citation span2021 - 2025 (5)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
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