This book investigates communication and collaboration in an interdisciplinary
academic research team. The author uses grounded practical
theory and a systems perspective to identify structures, processes and
dilemmas influencing collective communication competence and capacity for
collaboration in a team. The communication structures include: trust, presence,
humor, encounter talk, language, boredom, challenging statements
and reflexive talk. The structures influence four communication processes:
debating expertise, shared learning and language use, shared vision and
interdisciplinary...