Rethink! Project Stakeholder Management

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Research Approach

2.1 Introduction

In this chapter, we describe the research methodology applied to this study. We designed the research as a coproduction of knowledge in engaged scholarship with practitioners. This happened by developing demonstration and practice case studies and by discussing and shaping our research findings in focus groups, as well as with the wider practice community in conferences and workshops.

We introduce the research questions, objectives, and the research approach applied in the research project Rethink! Project Stakeholder Management. The underpinning research paradigms are radical constructivism, social systems theory, and qualitative social research, which set the basis for designing this research. ...