Research Project 1 (RP1)
An Assessment of the Current State of Collaborative Working
as a Business Discipline in Australia
The topic for ICW Australia's Research Project One (RP1) is: An Assessment of the Current State of Collaborative Working as a Business Discipline in Australia.
RP1 seeks to understand the current state of Collaborative Working in different sectors and industries, as well as for organisations of different sizes and types.
Research Questions
RP1 is assessing the current state of collaborative working as a business discipline in Australia through a focus on the following questions:
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How ‘mature’ is the discipline of Collaborative Working in Australia? How does this differ across sectors and industries? How does this differ based on organisation type and size?
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What are the key drivers toward greater adoption of Collaborative Working? What is the impetus for change? Are there ‘champions’ of the cause?
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What are the barriers that prevent Collaborative Working? What are the enablers that facilitate Collaborative Working?
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What change is needed in order to successfully shift to the Collaborative Working paradigm? (e.g. skillsets and competencies, technologies, new practices and ways of doing business, expectations of contractors/suppliers/customers)
Read about the nine key themes that emerged from the initial Roundtables HERE.
Roundtables
Input from the Community of Practice and broader interested parties is being sought through a series of Roundtables. The Roundtables seek participants' input and feedback on the research questions, and also provide an opportunity for participants to shape the development and understanding of Collaborative Working in Australia. The Roundtables also include discussion of ICW Australia’s role.
The Roundtables are seeking participants from a range of sectors and industries, as well as from organisations of different sizes and types. The Roundtables are FREE events, open to all interested parties.
A Roundtable focused on SMEs (Small to Medium Enterprises) was held in Adelaide in November 2022. An update on Research Findings from this first Roundtable was provided by ICW Australia Directors in May 2023 - go to our Webinar Recordings page to watch.
An online RP1 Roundtable was held on Thursday 7 December 2023. A Roundtable focused on the paradigm shift involved in transitioning to Collaborative Working was held on 18 October 2024, as part of ICW Australia's inaugural Members Day.