Crossing Boundaries in Public Policy and Management : Tackling the Critical Challenges

Introduction: the inexorable appeal of boundaries in public policy and management -- The concept challenge -- The rise of boundaries -- Classifications of boundaries and their associated impacts for how we view boundaries -- Boundary concepts -- Where next for boundaries? -- The practical challenge -- The challenges of cross boundary practice -- Lessons for policy and practice -- Training and development -- Conclusions -- The craft challenge -- Boundary spanners : towards a theory of practice -- The theory underpinning cross boundary facilitation -- Towards the craft and practice of facilitation across -- Collaborative boundaries -- The methodology challenge -- Review, methodological approaches to understanding collaborative practice -- A spot light on systems methodologies : methods to understand complex issues -- Conclusion: the future of boundary spanning research and practice -- Contributor biographies -- Index.