Creating learning spaces for researchers within interdisciplinary research projects

Complex problems such as sustainability, call for inter- and transdisciplinary resaarch approaches. Although the call for such approaches is not new, it remains challenging to implement interdisciplinary research projects (Fischer, Tobi, & Ronteltap, 2011). Project frameworks have been developed specifically for interdisciplinary settings (e.g., Tobi & Kampen, 2018). Such frameworks acknowledge the integration of different disciplines, though, they still follow traditional linear project management processes. Interdisciplinary collaboration and dealing with complex sustainability problems, though, may call for project structures and management that provide more room for creativity, explorative communication, and novel encounters. Thus, dealing with complex problems may call for a project management approach that is made for complexity. Within the business world, Agile project management has become a buzzword. In contrast to traditional linear project management, Agile project management has a more circular setup. Agile project management is more flexible and focuses on interactions and collaborations of involved parties (Ciric et al., 2019). Hidalgo (2019) applying Agile project management within research settings indicates that especially interdisciplinary settings could profit from Agile project management. Agile project management is still new in academic research settings. This poster summarizes insights of applying Agile in an interdisciplinary sustainability transition research program.