"The world is always defined by the margins and what happens in those margins." - Meryl Streep, American actress
We would like to invite you to the All Academy Theme symposium, "Initiating Change: Breaking Rules at the Interface". This symposium features a stellar panel with expertise in diversity and inclusion, cross-boundary teaming, sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Sponsor(s): (AAT)
When: Sunday, Aug 6 2017 3:45PM - 5:15PM at Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Kennesaw
Abstract:
Rules and norms provide stability and order within organizations. Innovation and change often requires breaking rules and deviating from norms. However, such discrepant behaviour can be risky for employees. They often face resistance, backlash and conflict in initiating change. At the organization level, strict adherence to rules can lead to stagnation and inertia. The 2017 All Academy Theme inspires us to examine how innovation and change can be fuelled by breaking rules "At the Interface". Interfaces are interstitial spaces where employees may be able to push boundaries and break or bend rules with impunity. For organizations, interfaces can be hot beds for innovations and change initiatives. This panel symposium will involve a group of experts who will explore the potential of interfaces at both individual and organizational levels.
Panellists:
Diana Bilimoria, KeyBank Professor, Chair and Professor of Organizational Behaviour, Case Western Reserve University
Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School
Stuart Hart, Professor Emeritus of Management and Organizations, Cornell University
Siri Ann Terjesen, Interim Director of the AU Center for Innovation and research chair in Entrepreneurship, American University
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday 6th August!
Organizers: Sanjeewa Perera, Sukhbir Sandhu and Shruti Sardeshmukh, U. of South Australia
Dr Sukhbir Sandhu
BSc (Hons), MBA, PhD
University of South Australia Business School
Adelaide
Email: Sukhbir.Sandhu@unisa.edu.au
Phone: + 61 8 8302 0735
Centre for Workplace Excellence
University of South Australia
GPO Box 2471
Adelaide SA 5001, Australia
Ph 61 8 8302 4288
http://unisabusinessschool.edu.au/research/cwex