Working Together: Bridging the Researcher-Practitioner Gap
- Daniel Druckman Daniel Druckman ORCID profile. (opens in new tab) , Security Studies and Criminology, Macquarie University (opens in new tab)
- William A. Donohue William A. Donohue ORCID profile. (opens in new tab) , donohue@msu.edu(compose email, opens in email app.), Communication, Michigan State University (opens in new tab)
Abstract
Working Together: Bridging the Researcher-Practitioner Gap
Inthis article we share our professional experiences in bridging the gap betweenresearch and practice. These experiences are discussed from the standpoint ofthe roles of analyst-consultant and mediator-conciliator. Fiveresearch-practice areas are viewed through the lens of the former role: alliance dynamics, issue re-framing, sourcesof conflict, procedural justice, and turning points. Three areas are discussedfrom the latter perspective: goals andmotivations, cognitive and motivational biases, and relationship development.Each theme is organized into three parts that illuminate the value of researchknowledge for practices at both a macro and micro level of analysis: research,practical applications, and lessons learned for practice. Implications of the lessons for bridging theresearch-practice gap are explored in a concluding section. Both complementaryand synergistic insights emerge from the reflections.
Key Words
analyst, conflict analysis, mediator, micro and macro levels, negotiation, research-practice interface, conciliation
Keywords:
- analyst
- concilator
- conflict analysis
- micro and macro levels
- negotiation
- research-practice interface
How to Cite:
Druckman, D. & Donohue, W. A., (2022) “Working Together: Bridging the Researcher-Practitioner Gap”, Negotiation and Conflict Management Research 15(3). https://doi.org/10.34891/20220406-435 (external link, opens in new tab).
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6 April 2022
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