Transdisciplinarity

Abstract

Transdisciplinarity is the union among, between, and across all disciplines. Its aim is to promote a unity of knowledge and imagination that can be harnessed to solve problems in innovative and constructive ways. Transdisciplinarity fuels leadership as it is a powerful tool easily wielded to generate results through expanding available options; promoting reflexivity and inclusivity; cultivating new languages, vocabularies, and methods of communicating ideas; constructing state-of-the-art systems; and developing unconventional, composite knowledge bases. Through transdisciplinarity, problems that have long plagued individuals, organizations, and societies can be solved. Through transdisciplinarity, knowledge across disciplines is integrated and transformed into wisdom. Through transdisciplinarity, leaders can engage in the very important work of nurturing the minds, hearts, and spirits of those they lead and serve.