Developing collaborative interorganizational relationships : an action research approach

Purpose: This paper aims to address the group dynamics that evolve when representatives from various organizations come together to develop and work on a joint goal. Its aim is to share the author’s learnings when it concerns the understanding of the group dynamics of interorganizational relationships and the development of collaboration between these organizations. Design/methodology/approach: The perspective taken draws on social and organizational psychology, systems psychodynamics and organization development. Findings: The paper concludes with reflections on generic learnings about collaboration, its dynamics and its development. Originality/value: Various action research projects are presented that have been conducted in different sectors.