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Large team-based projects often require partners from different disciplines, such as engineers working with clinical or social scientists to develop new health care technologies and solutions. New projects and teams can bring together people who have not previously worked together. Projects may require international teams, where language and cultural issues present barriers to an effective working relationship. Working together in an effective way does not occur naturally. It requires a significant amount of effort, cooperation, and management, with all team members being prepared to buy in to new ideas and ways of working. This involves much more than having good communication channels. These kinds of projects represent an important opportunity to work in a truly transdisciplinary way, wherein team members can learn from each other and move toward innovative thinking and solutions in their particular problem space.
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Sixsmith, A. (2021). Case Study: Practical Steps in Transdisciplinary Team Working—The Enable-Age Project. In: Sixsmith, A., Sixsmith, J., Mihailidis, A., Fang, M.L. (eds) Knowledge, Innovation, and Impact: A Guide for the Engaged Health Researcher. International Perspectives on Social Policy, Administration, and Practice. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-34390-3_18
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