David Gosselin, Program Director of Environmental and Sustainability Studies, is the editor and contributor to the new book, "A Practical Guide for Developing Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration Skills" which is part of the AESS Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies and Sciences Series.
From the Foreward of the book by Ron Price, President, TTISuccess Insights Ltd. "My journey has taught me the importance of building relationships around shared interests, shared values, shared belief in our potential and shared commitments. I consider these the “glue” that helps us collaborate well over time. The “CTeAM”(Collaborative Team Action Model) model captures these ingredients eloquently. The value of “cross-disciplinary” collaboration is revealed when we recognize and engage the diverse perspectives, different capabilities, and varied networks of relationships that serve as multipliers or accelerators of our efforts. The chapters that explore dialogue, stakeholder analysis, and problem-solving add depth and practical steps to exploring these multipliers. The chapter on the neuroscience of collaboration reminds us that we are not only thinking machines, but we are psychological beings that thrive in environments of mutual respect and connection."
Some of the chapters that Gosselin wrote or co-wrote are
'Introduction to Cross disciplinary Collaboration: Definitions, Systems, and the Brain'
'What’s the Brain Got to Do with It? Unlocking and Activating the Brain for Better Collaboration'
'Five Key Questions to Facilitate Cross- disciplinary Collaboration'
'Who is on theT eam? Exploring the Diverse Characteristics of Collaborative Teams'
'Addressing a University Department Challenge: Applying the CTeAM Key Question Matrix'
'EMBeRS Model for Facilitating Cross-disciplinary Learning and Systems Thinking'