Using collaborative conceptual modelling as a tool for transdisciplinarity

Kate Neely, Martin Bortz, Sara Bice

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    Abstract

    This article provides an appraisal of collaborative conceptual modelling (CCM) as a tool for research translation. First developed by Newell and Proust (2012), CCM draws on the tools and frameworks of systems thinking as a way of addressing transdisciplinary problems. We applied CCM in two separate workshops - one discussing 'Digital Cities', and the other on 'Energy Futures'. The aim was to assess the value and limitations of CCM in an applied setting, as well as its value in producing transdisciplinary research outcomes. We found that CCM is a valuable tool for researchers interested in addressing complex or 'wicked' problems. At the same time, it has its own challenges. These barriers include recruiting workshop participants who are not researchers; assisting workshop participants in developing a truly collaborative approach; and training participants in how to draw some of the main CCM tools (particularly causal loop diagrams). Future research will explore how to address these challenges, and apply CCM in a contested space.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)161-172
    Number of pages12
    JournalEvidence and Policy
    Volume17
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Feb 2021

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