With a diverse group of partners, we gain the unique ability to view issues from a 360-degree perspective. We can pair the agility of start-ups with the thorough research of knowledge institutions, combine the market efficiency of corporations with the societal perspective of governments, and collaborate to exchange relevant expertise across industries and sectors. This expertise is more interconnected than ever, which means that teams and organizations increasingly rely on each other’s complementary knowledge.

However, many organizations struggle to preserve their intellectual property, competitive advantages, and autonomy in the process. Protecting valuable assets is often just as important as sharing them to achieve strategic goals.

In addition, working outside traditional silos sounds promising, but it can also raise questions about ownership or create unintended complications. It can be quite a challenge to ensure that the workload remains effective, solution-oriented, and manageable.

This e-book presents eight practical building blocks for effective interdisciplinary collaboration, offering advice and inspiration for anyone looking for a starting point or actionable insights.