Developing collaborative interorganizational relationships: an action research approach
ISSN: 1352-7592
Article publication date: 21 February 2020
Issue publication date: 20 March 2020
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to address the group dynamics that evolve when representatives from various organizations come together to develop and work on a joint goal. Its aim is to share the author’s learnings when it concerns the understanding of the group dynamics of interorganizational relationships and the development of collaboration between these organizations.
Design/methodology/approach
The perspective taken draws on social and organizational psychology, systems psychodynamics and organization development.
Findings
The paper concludes with reflections on generic learnings about collaboration, its dynamics and its development.
Originality/value
Various action research projects are presented that have been conducted in different sectors.
Keywords
Citation
Schruijer, S.G.L. (2020), "Developing collaborative interorganizational relationships: an action research approach", Team Performance Management, Vol. 26 No. 1/2, pp. 17-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/TPM-11-2019-0106
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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