Affectively - The Power of Action-Oriented Research | The HOW
Wed Jan 21 2026
In this episode of "Affectively on The How," Alícia engages in a conversation with Natalia Lombardo about the significance of action-oriented research within networks and communities. They explore the importance of understanding the systems we operate in to effectively implement changes.
Natalia emphasizes that research should not only be about gathering data but also about making it accessible and useful for practitioners. The discussion highlights the challenges and rewards of conducting research from within a community, as well as the necessity of collaboration and communication in making research findings actionable.
Throughout the conversation, Natalia shares insights on how to approach research in a way that fosters collective intelligence and encourages participation from all members of a network. They discuss the importance of reflection and iteration in the research process, illustrating how insights can lead to meaningful changes in organizational structures and practices.
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In this episode of "Affectively on The How," Alícia engages in a conversation with Natalia Lombardo about the significance of action-oriented research within networks and communities. They explore the importance of understanding the systems we operate in to effectively implement changes. Natalia emphasizes that research should not only be about gathering data but also about making it accessible and useful for practitioners. The discussion highlights the challenges and rewards of conducting research from within a community, as well as the necessity of collaboration and communication in making research findings actionable. Throughout the conversation, Natalia shares insights on how to approach research in a way that fosters collective intelligence and encourages participation from all members of a network. They discuss the importance of reflection and iteration in the research process, illustrating how insights can lead to meaningful changes in organizational structures and practices. 🔎 Learn more at https://www.greaterthan.works 👍 Please like and share 🔔 Subscribe ⚡️ What spoke to you today? What did you notice? Leave a comment! :) 🔗https://www.enspiral.com 🔗https://www.thehum.org 🔗 https://www.eltilo.casa Gratitude! 🎤 Our lovely host: Alícia Trepat Pont 🎬 The production crew: self-edited, with templates from Stefan Morales, Heather Cosidetto and Manel Heredero 🙏 Thank you to everyone in Greaterthan who helped create such a smooth process to create and edit The How! CC BY-SA 4.0