Boundary spanning theory originates from organizational studies and social psychology. It explains how individuals, groups, or organizations connect across organizational, disciplinary, sectoral, or governance boundaries to exchange information, coordinate actions, and support innovation. In the SPADES context, boundary spanning is used to identify and overcome barriers between soil and spatial planning systems, enabling collaboration, knowledge integration, and more effective decision-making.
In the SPADES context, boundary spanning instruments are mechanisms that help overcome organizational and soil-related boundaries by facilitating collaboration, knowledge exchange, and coordination across actors, sectors, governance levels, and disciplines, supporting the development of roadmaps towards soil-inclusive spatial planning and design.
Explore the tools and approaches that help different disciplines work together on soil-conscious planning.
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