Affectively - The Power of Action-Oriented Research | The HOW

About this episode

Alícia Trepat Pont discusses the significance of action-oriented research with guest Natalia Lombardo, focusing on its impact within networks and communities.

In this episode of "Affectively on The How," Alícia engages in a conversation with Natalia Lombardo about the significance of action-oriented research within networks and communities. They explore the importance of understanding the systems we operate in to effectively implement changes. Natalia emphasizes that research should not only be about gathering data but also about making it accessible and useful for practitioners. The discussion highlights the challenges and rewards of conducting research from within a community, as well as the necessity of collaboration and communication in making research findings actionable. Throughout the conversation, Natalia shares insights on how to approach research in a way that fosters collective intelligence and encourages participation from all members of a network. They discuss the importance of reflection and iteration in the research process, illustrating how insights can lead to meaningful changes in organizational structures and practices. 🔎 Learn more at https://www.greaterthan.works 👍 Please like and share 🔔 Subscribe ⚡️ What spoke to you today? What did you notice? Leave a comment! :) 🔗https://www.enspiral.com…

People in this episode

Host: Alícia Trepat Pont

Guest: Natalia Lombardo

Topics covered

• action-oriented research
• community engagement
• collaboration
• organizational change
• collective intelligence

Keywords

• action-oriented research
• community
• collaboration
• data accessibility
• organizational practices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Greaterthan, Enspiral, The Hum, El Tilo

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