Why Do We Need “Transdisciplinarity”?

Abstract

The terms cross disciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary (TD) are increasingly used, but rarely unpacked for their actual application. This article examines these different perspectives and proposes a usable definition and applies it to a range of circumstances. The rapid increase in disintermediation between individuals and organizations and the digitalization of many disciplines has made such a careful examination of how different disciplines can be productively engaged and clarify the terminology used to describe the effective processes of combining skills. One area of value is security, as a rapid digital implementation of both organizational design and processes requires great care in the security aspects of how such enterprises are framed, operated, and managed.