@article{c4146d81a0e5498a9d0d737961e12c4f,
title = "Realizing modelling outcomes: A synthesis of success factors and their use in a retrospective analysis of 15 Australian water resource projects",
abstract = "We review several papers that have afforded insights into determinants of positive outcomes (e.g. the adoption of tools, improved learning and/or collaboration) from modelling projects. From a subsequent internet search in the environmental domain we identified 33 such factors that are then invoked in a transferable survey-based method to facilitate structured reflections by model developers on 15 projects. Four factors were considered most necessary to realize overall success for any modelling project. Three factors related to aspects of stakeholder engagement in the modelling process; the other to critical thinking around problem framing and the role(s) of models. The latter factor was considered reasonably well-achieved across the projects. Harder to control were the stakeholder engagement factors which, along with project management considerations, can constrain or enable achievement of other factors. The paper provides further evidence of the critical need to consider non-technical aspects in the design and implementation of modelling projects.",
keywords = "Decision support, Evaluation, Integrated modelling, Social learning, Stakeholders, Water resources",
author = "Merritt, {W. S.} and Baihua Fu and Ticehurst, {J. L.} and {El Sawah}, S and O. Vigiak and Roberts, {A. M.} and F. Dyer and Pollino, {C. A.} and Guillaume, {J. H A} and Croke, {B. F W} and Jakeman, {A. J.}",
note = "Funding Information: A large number of people have contributed to the DSS and integrated modelling projects discussed in this paper, as clients, stakeholders, collaborating scientist or as part of the model and software development teams. Their input is greatly appreciated as is the funding provided by NRM agencies or state and federal governments to individual projects. A particular mention must be made of the scientific and project management contributions that Dr Rebecca Kelly made during and since her time at the Australian National University (ANU) to many of the projects and modelling tools discussed in this paper. The Australian Government funded the Willunga and Namoi integrated modelling projects through the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT) (SR0800001), the Great Lakes and Darwin CAPER projects through the Coastal Catchment Initiative and Caring for Country, respectively, and the Tasmanian Water Quality DSS as part of the Landscape Logic Commonwealth Environmental Research Facility. The Great Lakes Council and the Northern Territory NRETAS contributed to the CAPER application for their region. The CLAM projects were funded by the NSW DIPNR (Phase 1) and the Northern Rivers CMA (Phase 2). The development of WAdss and the Namoi integrated model were both co-funded by the Cotton Research and Development Corporation. EXCLAIM was co-funded by Central West CMA and the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. NSW OEH also funded the development of the IBIS DSS. The Avon-Richardson CATCHMODS work was funded by the Victorian Department of Primary Industries. The NCCARF project was funded by the Australian Government (through the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency and the National Water Commission), the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility, ACTEW Water and the Australian Capital Territory Government. We thank the anonymous reviewers for their valuable comments. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2017 Elsevier Ltd Copyright: Copyright 2018 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.",
year = "2017",
month = aug,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1016/j.envsoft.2017.03.021",
language = "English",
volume = "94",
pages = "63--72",
journal = "Environmental Modelling and Software",
issn = "1873-6726",
publisher = "Elsevier BV",
}