Beyond us and them: A mixed method approach supporting a virtual scientific interdisciplinary organization

摘要: This paper studies the need within a geographically dispersed, virtual, interdisciplinary institute, IBBT, how collaboration this organization could be enhanced by looking into current practices. The IBBT performs research and supports ICT innovation in region of Flanders acts as central institute between different groups located at five cities. Therefore combination four methods phases data collection was applied to create mixed method participatory User Centered Design approach with specific attention appropriation social tools. is targeted understanding finally supplying suggestions solutions improve partners. Through our we get an overview practices CSCW-tools used themselves other external They lead formulation set needs requirements see their future activities facilitated use evaluated end regarding successful complementary pursuit these requirements. Author Keywords Virtual teams, collaboration, CSCW,