Tracy - This is a really well written article. This is a subject which I am also very passionate about: institutional language/cultural barriers. Communication and broad stakeholder participation - specifically with indigenous cultures - is key to solving many of our local, regional and global challenges. I also come from a very interdisciplinary professional background and I am constantly frustrated by the silos from which most of us work. Have you ever read the book "The Power of Postive Deviance"? Its an easy read, but the message is clear - local knowledge is imperative to solving some of the world's toughest challenges. And if certain types of people do not have the opportunity to have their voice heard (e.g. gender bias) we are losing out on some really great knowledge, wisdom and experience. Thank for your great article - we need more of these.
Tracy - This is a really well written article. This is a subject which I am also very passionate about: institutional language/cultural barriers. Communication and broad stakeholder participation - specifically with indigenous cultures - is key to solving many of our local, regional and global challenges. I also come from a very interdisciplinary professional background and I am constantly frustrated by the silos from which most of us work. Have you ever read the book "The Power of Postive Deviance"? Its an easy read, but the message is clear - local knowledge is imperative to solving some of the world's toughest challenges. And if certain types of people do not have the opportunity to have their voice heard (e.g. gender bias) we are losing out on some really great knowledge, wisdom and experience. Thank for your great article - we need more of these.