Dear Colleagues,
There is a thriving community of researchers studying paradox: http://leveragingtensions.com/. We invite you to join this community by participating in our next webinar on Studying Paradox and Grand Challenges on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020, 3-5 pm EST.
Grand challenges such as poverty, climate change and inequality are paradoxical. They involve several actors and relationships[1], introducing diversity and tensions into the context. There is uncertainty in grand challenges. Future forecasting in the present is difficult, making evident temporal tensions. As well, underpinning grand challenges are multiple and evolving criteria of worth[2] such as social-profit and global-local, rendering these tensions salient.
Grand challenges afford a unique context to understand paradox, and paradox research has the potential to inform the research on grand challenges. Yet, these research endeavors are far from easy. The multi actor, dynamic and systemic nature of these challenges do not lend themselves to simple research design, analysis and theorizing.
In this webinar, we hear from three accomplished researchers who have published high impact papers on grand challenges. These researchers will offer tips and advice for studying paradox and grand challenges. Subsequently, we will engage in a discussion with the webinar participants on their challenges of studying grand challenges, and collectively work toward solutions. We hope you join us!
To join, RSVP here: forms.gle/Coj6PwCmVRNzigYQ8 You will receive the Zoom login details once you RSVP. The deadline to RSVP is Friday, Feb 21.
AGENDA
Introduction (5 min)
Wendy Smith, University of Delaware
Opportunities and Challenges in Studying Grand Challenges and Paradox (15 min)
Tobias Hahn, ESADE
Insights from Studying Grand Challenges and Paradox: Tips and Advice (15 min each):
Paula Jarzabkowski, Cass Business School
Juliane Reinecke, King's College London
Natalie Slawinski, Memorial University
Audience Q&A (20 min)
Wrap-up and call for continued engagement (5 min)
Garima Sharma, University of New Mexico
You can stay up to date with the events, publications and community get togethers by: (1) subscribing to the 'Tensions and Mentions' newsletter: http://leveragingtensions.com/ (scroll to the bottom); (2) following us on Twitter: @paradox_bothand (Paradox Community) ; (3) joining the paradox theory community group on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/groups/4518254
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[1] George, G. 2016. Management research in AMJ: Celebrating impact while striving for more. Academy of Management Journal, 59(6): 1869–1877.
[2] Ferraro, F., Etzion, D., & Gehman, J. 2015. Tackling grand challenges pragmatically: Robust action revisited. Organization Studies, 36(3): 1–28.
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Tobias Hahn
Professor
ESADE Business School
Sant Cugat
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