<title>Abstract</title> Qualitative evidence from an action research study is used to address the research question ‘how can institutional context help explain frustrations within local collaborations?’ This study of multi-agency collaboration for local economic strategy in Ireland finds that individual...

Critical action learning engages participants in a process of drawing from critical perspectives to make connections between their learning and work experiences, to understand and change interpersonal and organisational practices. But what does this mean in practice? How can critical action...

Complex, systemic issues continue to challenge public services without respect for organisational and professional boundaries. In practice, collaborative working with others who have differing professional cultural norms and systems confront members with the need to learn about each other's...