DisCouRSE Focus Group – Reflections on Identity and Culture in a New Group: Emergence vs Design
Abstract
Presentation delivered to the DisCouRSE Focus Group on the 19 January 2026 by James Graham, Head of Research Software Engineering (RSE), e-Research, King’s College London. The session reflected on the development of identity and culture within a newly formed group, exploring the balance between emergent practices and deliberate design. Topics included how group norms, values, and collaborative behaviors evolve, and how leadership can influence the shaping of a positive, effective, and inclusive research software engineering culture.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Software Engineering Techniques and Practices
Team Dynamics and Performance
Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 19 January 2026
- Language
- EN