There is nothing as practical as a good theory. Systemic Organization...

The presentation introduces Systemic Organizational Theory (and Organizational Development) and Dialectics as possible points of reference in theorizing td research. Both approaches are addressing the procedural aspects of td research and can help to conceptualize it as a communicative arrangement including researchers and actors from practice with their different perspectives on a chosen topic. Especially in the context of the transformative concerns of research the social and (in a broader sense) political aspects concerning stakeholder communication and interaction are crucial for the desired impact. Joining forces for change, the conference theme, on the level of td project work means to organize and to some extent steer social systems. Td research in this sphere of work has to deal with contradiction management and negotiation processes.