Interdisciplinary interaction to tackle wicked problems

Researcher Tuuli Hirvilammi discusses the significance of interdisciplinary interaction in studying wicked problems and systemically finding solutions to them. She discusses combining welfare research and environmental research as an example. How can we better understand the effects of nature and serious environmental issues on people’s wellbeing?

Leading a multicultural work community

Researcher and developer Eila Isotalus and philosopher Marja-Liisa Kakkuri-Knuuttila discuss leadership in a multicultural work community. One of the challenges of a multicultural work community is that the members of the community do not know each other’s culturally bound meanings. “Negotiating reality” is a method for learning to better understand one’s own and each other’s meanings in everyday situations.

Writing about experiences – A dialogue evening on diary work

Mari Käki, a process consultant for creative fields, discusses diary work. Writing can help process relationships, identity and conflicting emotions. It can untangle questions about different stages of life or examine turning points. Throughout the evening we discuss creative writing as a tool for processing life.