Table 2.

Challenges experienced by practice consultants

	Category	Description
1	Defining and negotiating the new role	Lack of clarity and occasional disagreements concerning what specific tasks to take on.
2	Representing and mobilizing colleagues	Lack of a formal mandate to speak and act on behalf of colleagues. Difficulties with engaging colleagues in municipal agendas and activities.
3	Navigating in an unfamiliar organizational context	Insufficient knowledge of the regulatory frame of collaboration. Unfamiliarity with the structure and culture of the municipal organization.