Collaborative Policy Research: Handbook of Experiential Client-Facing Research

Collaborative Policy Research: Handbook of Experiential Client-Facing Research explores the intricacies of managing teams and clients within the context of research. The book equips readers with the tools and frameworks necessary for effective team dynamics and client relationships in the realm of policy research.

The book offers strategies for forming and administering teams, addressing the importance of diverse skills within team roles and responsibilities, and ensuring project success through structured project management lifecycles. It provides guiding principles for navigating the practicalities and ethics of collaborative policy research, as well as detailed templates to guide projects from initiation to completion.

Collaborative Policy Research is fitting for courses that involve capstone projects, particularly in the fields of public policy, development studies, and social research, where students transition from theory to practical, client-focused assignments. The material is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate levels, equipping learners with the necessary competency to embark on professional research efforts post-graduation.

Grace Bahng is a professor in the Sol Price School of Public Policy and the vice dean for undergraduate programs at the University of Southern California, Price. She holds a Ph.D. in policy, planning, and development from USC.

Dora Kingsley Vertenten is a professor in the Sol Price School of Public Policy and the coordinator of the online Master of Public Administration program at the University of Southern California, Price. She holds a Ph.D. in public administration and political communications from USC.

Juliet Musso is an associate professor in the Sol Price School of Public Policy and the vice dean for graduate programs at the University of Southern California, Price. She holds a Ph.D. in public policy from the University of California, Berkeley.