Temporal ambiguity in inter-organisational collaboration processes

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Join the King's Better Health & Care Hub for the third session in the Better Health & Care webinar series, exploring the pivotal but often overlooked role of temporal ambiguity (uncertainty around when and how future goals will be achieved) in shaping the progress and outcomes of inter-organisational research collaborations.

Drawing from an in-depth study of a partnership aimed at translating genetics research into clinical practice, this presentation will examine how early tolerance for temporal ambiguity enabled collaborators to align the project with their own objectives and timelines, fostering resource mobilisation and commitment. However, as funding bodies demanded faster progress through strict quarterly reporting, underlying differences in collaborators' expectations surfaced, ultimately leading to the project's closure without achieving its intended goals.

The session will delve into how managing temporal dynamics can significantly impact the success or failure of collaborative research efforts in healthcare. This talk will be of interest to researchers, healthcare practitioners, policymakers, and anyone involved in or curious about research collaboration and innovation in health and care settings.

Speaker: Gerry McGivern, Professor in Public Services Management & Organisation, King’s College London

Gerry McGivern is a Professor in Public Services Management & Organisation at King's Business School. His research focuses on understanding how professional knowledge, practices, identities, and leadership are affected by regulation, management, and organisation, primarily in healthcare systems in the UK and East Africa. His research aims to improve management, organisation, leadership, and regulation in public services.

Who should attend?

This webinar is open to all but will be of most interest to researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and those interested in health and care innovation, collaboration and impact. Whether you’re new to the Hub or already connected, this is a great opportunity to learn more and get involved.

Please note that this webinar will be recorded. The recording will be shared with those who signed up following the event.