(Apologies for cross-posting)
Dear 2024 AOM attendees,
Energized and motivated by a successful workshop last summer in Boston (we had more than 150 participants), we decided to bring back the Paradox Methods PDW, in a more interactive format! Whether you're a paradox pro or just starting your PhD journey, this workshop provides ample opportunities to interact with a diverse panel of experienced scholars who study complexity and tensions by employing innovative methodological approaches.
What to Expect?
Part I - Panel Discussion: How to Be Innovative AND Rigorous
Rebecca Bednarek (Victoria University of Wellington): Will discuss how to manage the complexity of surfacing and analyzing multiple paradoxes, especially within large qualitative datasets. She will guide attendees in presenting that complexity in an accessible way for readers.
Natalie Slawinski (University of Victoria): Will tackle the challenges and opportunities of engaged scholarship, explaining how this methodology can advance paradox theory while helping navigate the tensions of ensuring academic rigor and delivering practical insights.
Josh Keller (University of New South Wales): Will explore connecting quantitative and qualitative approaches in paradox studies. He will share insights on incorporating mixed methods in single papers and building upon qualitative studies with quantitative work (or vice-versa).
Eric Knight (Macquarie University): Will focus on practice-based approaches using longitudinal, ethnographic fieldwork. He will introduce new multi-modal data collection and analysis methods to study emerging dissonance and affective phenomena.
Our discussant, Ella Miron-Spektor (INSEAD), in addition to sharing her extensive experience in quantitative research on paradoxes, will foster a discussion on how to overcome the challenges highlighted by the panel. Collectively our panelists will seek to set a clear path for future research.
Part II - Research Incubator
Roundtable Discussions: Facilitated by expert scholars, these small-group sessions will challenge participants to refine their research methodologies and brainstorm innovative solutions.
- Ella Miron-Spektor (INSEAD)
- Eric Knight (Macquarie University)
- Josh Keller (University of New South Wales)
- Natalie Slawinski (University of Victoria)
- Rebecca Bednarek (Victoria University of Wellington)
- Rikke Kristine Nielsen (Aalborg University)
- Simone Carmine (IESEG)
- Wendy K Smith (University of Delaware)
- Yan Zhang (Peking University)
When? Saturday, Aug 10, 2024, 10:15 AM - 12:45 PM CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)
Where? Swissotel Chicago (323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, United States)
Why should you join us?
🧠Amazing Panelists: Gain wisdom from top scholars who know their way around qualitative and quantitative methods.
💬 Roundtable Revelations: Brainstorm challenges, share ideas, and refine your methodology toolbox with peers and experts.
💡 Eureka Moments: Receive invaluable feedback on your projects while discovering new ways to tackle contradictions, tensions, and paradoxes.
If you have a burning question for our panelists or an idea for an interesting roundtable discussion, please reach out to us using this Link.
Looking forward to seeing you in Chicago,
Eriselda Danaj, Angela Greco, & Ferran Torres Nadal
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Eriselda Danaj
Research Fellow
Macquarie Business School
Sydney NSW
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