THe Nordic higher education network
WHAT
This website is the outcome of the cross-sectoral and cross-border project Interdisciplinary Teamwork Skills and Innovation Processes, funded by Nordplus Horizontal. Since 2014, the project partners have continuously developed and refined their approach, leading to the establishment of the Nordic Experts in Teams Network. Through ongoing collaboration and shared experience, the network continues to grow, ensuring that knowledge and best practices are exchanged and applied effectively.
We hope this website will inspire you to create new courses across faculties, helping students strengthen their interdisciplinary teamwork skills.
The Experts in Teams method was originally developed at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and has since been enriched by contributions from educators and practitioners across the Nordic region.
WHY
Employers are not only looking for graduates with specialist knowledge—they also highly value broad competencies and behaviors that ensure success in a fast-changing job market. As industries and professions evolve at an unprecedented pace, interdisciplinary teamwork has become more important than ever.
These are not just employability skills; they are future-proof competencies. Mastering interdisciplinary teamwork enables graduates to adapt, collaborate, and innovate across disciplines—skills that are crucial for thriving in the workplaces of tomorrow.
Experts in Teams is more than a learning experience—it is a launchpad for career success, equipping students with the mindset and abilities to meet future challenges head-on.
HOW
Experts in Teams is a well-tested method for building interdisciplinary teamwork skills. It develops students’ transferable competencies in collaboration, innovation, facilitation, and group dynamics—key abilities for navigating today’s complex professional environments.
In an Experts in Teams course, students work in interdisciplinary groups on real-life cases provided by companies, public organizations, or trade associations. Over time, the method has been successfully adapted to different educational contexts, industries, and disciplines, proving both its flexibility and its impact.
On this website, you can explore concrete examples of how project partners have implemented the Experts in Teams approach—and how it helps prepare students for the demands of the future workforce.