Views on handling evidence Effectiveness of integrated and multidisciplinary teams Interdisciplinary thinking is a challenge in itself Leading or convening and interdisciplinary exercise is a distinct skillset Evidence comes in many forms, and from many sources Risk communication is an important topic, with particular skills Policy makers work in an environment with strong here and now pressures Challenging an existing research programme for evidence can be difficult Judging the moment when you have enough evidence Getting better at sharing science with industry Handling counter-evidential political decisions Undervalued value of the generalist mentality [Stimulus material - Summary of key themes arising from recent discussions with senior policy colleagues, shared with participants on postcards]
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