Interdisciplinarity &: Creating Teams Where People Thrive
| Dates: | 8 December 2026 |
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| Times: | 12:30 - 14:30 |
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| What is it: | Workshop |
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| Organiser: | Sustainable Futures |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, Current University students |
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| Speaker: | Sarah Mander |
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Leading interdisciplinary teams and creating psychological safety
Interdisciplinary teams can produce bold ideas, but differences in language, status, working practices and expectations can also make collaboration challenging. How can leaders build trust, encourage constructive challenge and create space for every team member to contribute?
A panel of interdisciplinary researchers and team-development specialists will share honest experiences of what has worked, what has not and how they have navigated difficult team dynamics. The session will conclude with a World Café, where participants can share experiences, explore common challenges and exchange practical ideas for strengthening interdisciplinary teamwork.
Objectives
• Identify common barriers to trust, inclusion and constructive challenge in interdisciplinary teams.
• Evaluate practical leadership approaches that support psychological safety and enable every team member to contribute.
• Explore common challenges and exchange practical ideas for strengthening interdisciplinary teamwork.
Agenda:
12.30pm Lunch & Networking
1pm Welcome & Panel Discussion
1.35pm Short Break
1.40pm World Café
2.20pm Reflections & Key Takeaways
Speaker
Sarah Mander
Role: Reader in Energy & Climate Policy, Equity Theme Lead, Sustainable Futures
Travel and Contact Information
Find event
First Floor, 1.01 Lifelong Learning Suite, Booth Street East Building, Booth St E, Manchester M13 9SS
