Table 2. Description of process and outcome indicators investigated in this study

Social learning conditions and processes			(adapted from Webler et al. 1995, Schusler et al. 2003, Mostert et al. 2007)
Inclusiveness			All relevant views are represented in the process.
Extended engagement			The process provides opportunities for prolonged and frequent interaction.
Opportunities for information exchange			The process allows participants to exchange knowledge and information.
Opportunities for dialog and interaction			Participants should be able to engage in in-depth discussions and dialog.
Process control			The process allows participants to define the collaboration agenda and procedures.
Open communication			Participants openly share information and articulate and expose their views and interests.
Equal participation			Communication and interaction are characterized by equal participation by all parties involved.
Social learning outcomes			(adapted from Webler et al. 1995, Schusler et al. 2003, Röling. 2002, Mostert et al. 2007)
Relational change	{	Relationship building	Participants establish new relationships and develop a sense of community.
		Trust building	Participants believe in the honesty and commitment of other group members.
Cognitive change	{	Knowledge and reflection	Participants learn about and reflect on RBM, their understanding of the management problem at hand and that of other group members.
Agreement†		Developing common views	Participants develop a shared understanding of the environmental situation.

^† The extent to which stakeholder groups developed a common view of the environmental situation at hand is used as an intermediate indicator for process outcomes.