Collaborating with external partners (stakeholders) to facilitate economic or societal benefit beyond traditional academic outputs is known as research impact. In this short video, Jonas addresses the importance of relationships, language, communication and mutual trust in working with stakeholders from outside of Universities. After watching the video, tells us what you feel are the most important elements for a successful collaboration with government, industry and civil society stakeholders. Please be sure to take a look at your fellow viewers comments to identify any similarities or differences. Jonas Stier is Head of Research and Professor of Intercultural Studies, Dalarna University, Sweden.