Managing the wicked problem of transdisciplinary team formation in socio-ecological systems
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2016
Abstract
© 2016 Elsevier B.V. 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.
Publication Title
Landscape and Urban Planning
Recommended Citation
Norris, P.,
O'Rourke, M.,
Mayer, A.,
&
Halvorsen, K.
(2016).
Managing the wicked problem of transdisciplinary team formation in socio-ecological systems.
Landscape and Urban Planning,
154, 115-122.
http://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.01.008
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