Informality for Transformative spaces reimagined for the Global South, Mungekar et al

Transformative spaces are often understood as experimental environments where diverse actors can come together to confront systemic challenges, co-create future visions, and prototype new ways of working. Their strength lies in fostering deliberation, trust, and openness across sectors and knowledge systems. But their effectiveness depends heavily on context. In India, participatory processes are frequently caught […]

Poverty Transformation and PAR

Sage is carefully curating a collection of recently published papers to reflect important work relevant to the UN’s SDGs Targets and Indicators. I’m pleased to share ARJ work highlighted on a microsite dedicated to Sustainable Development Goal 1: No Poverty. We look forward to increased Sage visibility for ARJ research that can better inform policies and […]

In memoriam Bill Torbert: Timely action to the end

William Rockwell “Bill” Torbert died on October 21, 2025 at his home in Boston, having been in home hospice since the summer. Surrounded by family and friends, Bill died mindfully and well. Bill was 81. The global action research community remembers his integrative contribution: collaborative developmental action inquiry. This has been key in mainstreaming language […]

Bringing Asylum Shadows into the Light with Danny v. Montfort

We have just published a paper by Danny van Montfort, Coghlan, D., & Zandee, D. P. (2025). First-Person Insights From Appreciative Inquiry as Insider Action Research: How to Integrate the Shadow Into Appreciation. Action Research. There’s also a podcast with Dr. Tomas Boatwright. Danny, who works in a Dutch asylum center for unaccompanied refugee children, […]

Podcast on Digital Storytelling for mental health with Ann Mitchel