Managing the wicked problem of transdisciplinary team formation in socio-ecological systems
22027
portfolio_page-template-default,single,single-portfolio_page,postid-22027,qode-social-login-1.1.3,qode-restaurant-1.1.1,stockholm-core-2.4,edd-js-none,select-child-theme-ver-1.1,select-theme-ver-9.6,ajax_fade,page_not_loaded,,qode_menu_,wpb-js-composer js-comp-ver-6.10.0,vc_responsive,elementor-default,elementor-kit-22512
Title Image
Image of Article: Managing the wicked problem of transdisciplinary team formation in socio-ecological systems

Managing the wicked problem of transdisciplinary team formation in socio-ecological systems

Transdisciplinary teams are called upon to research and resolve problems associated with socio-ecological systems, which are notoriously wicked. We propose that the formation of these teams is itself a wicked problem. We support this claim by identifying in transdisciplinary team formation characteristics from Rittel and Weber’s (1973) list of wicked problem attributes. We recommend a set of strategies for managing the wickedness of team formation, drawn from our experience in forming teams to conduct research on socio-ecological systems and the team formation literature.

Norris, P. E., O’Rourke, M., Mayer, A. S., Halvorsen, K. E. (2016). Managing the wicked problem of transdisciplinary team formation in socio-ecological systems. Landscape and Urban Planning. 154: 115–122. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.01.008

Date

October 1, 2016

Category

TDI Contributions, TDI Theory