Qual+

The title of the thesis is: "The employee perspective on translating management fashions".

The public defense will be held at the School of Business, Hall U006 starting at 13:15.

Opponent: Associate Professor Stefan Heusinkveld, Radboud University
Custos (Chairperson): Professor Rebecca Piekkari, Aalto University School of Business

Summary and link to thesis text here: https://www.aalto.fi/en/events/defense-of-thesis-in-international-business-riku-reunamaki-msc-econ-bus-admin

Co-How – Scrutinity of Strategy tools and Methods in Critical Transdisciplinarity is one of the ongoing Radical Creativity projects at Aalto University. The project organises two workshops, which will utilize creative group work methods and reflect on the possibilities and limitations of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration. Focal questions are, in what ways creative field(s) can benefit from research, and how transdisciplinary collaboration could better succeed? 

Transdisciplinarity, the theme of the first workshop, will be introduced by Johanna Ylipulli, Academy of Finland researcher and Antti Ahlava, Professor of Emergent Design Methodologies. The workshop consists of two tasks. First as a warm-up, a wicked practical challenge: The future use of Otakaari 8 building in Otaniemi. Through this case, we concretise occasions in which transdisciplinary approach might come useful. In the second task, we will think together how to articulate right kinds of questions that transdisciplinary groups and methods can resolve.

We kindly request you to sign up by October 10th! Drinks and finger food will be served. Places are limited, so in case you would be unable to attend, please remember to cancel your participation. 

The language of the workshop is English.

You are warmly welcome! Feel free to share the invitation with your peers and colleagues.

Sign up here: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/588C203F28FA437E

Detailed agenda TBC

Further details here: https://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/eden_announcement.asp?event_id=1686%20

Further details here: https://www.aib.world/events/2024/contribute/call-for-papers/

Prof Robert Galliers will lead the first Qual+ Roundtable discussion based on his newly co-edited volume: Cambridge Handbook of Qualitative Digital Research (Simeonova and Galliers, 2023).

Here is a brief overview of the book:

Introduction

Digitalisation is a pervasive and growing phenomenon. Data analytics and Data science programmes are proliferating, but the management, societal and ethical considerations have so far received much less attention.

Addressing this gap in the qualitative analysis of digitalisation, this book serves as a trans-disciplinary complement to quantitative approaches, moving us closer to mixed methods that can tackle the phenomenon adequately.

Structure

Part 1: Philosophical, Epistemological and Theoretical Considerations

Part 2: Methodological Considerations

Part 3: Illustrative Examples and Emergent Issues.
 

Focus of the Qual+ Roundtable discussion
 

After a brief introduction, we will exchange views on the issues that confront the academic community as we grapple with our changing digital world. 
 

Biography

Bob Galliers is Professor Emeritus of Bentley University, where he has served since 2002, first as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and then as University Distinguished Professor until his retirement in 2017.

Bob's research is transdisciplinary, focusing on organizational innovation/transformation and change management; the processes and practices of information systems strategizing; organizational knowing, and the intra- and extra-organizational impacts of digital technologies.

Welcome!

The official opening of Qual+ was “a smart and heady event,” as John Van Maanen said of this “unusual gathering of qualitative researchers all in one room”.

We look forward to a busy program of events in the years ahead. Sign up below to our newsletter to stay up to date with our future events.

Qual+ opening event program:

Pre-opening events

-Workshop ‘How to write research methods papers that make a methodological
contribution? (Professor Tine Köhler), Monday 4 September at 13.00-15.00, Väre Q202

-Workshop (brown bag) ‘How to develop and write (about) theory (Professor Joep
Cornelissen), Thursday 7 September at 11.30-12.30, School of Business U213

Thursday 7.9. Aalto University, School of Business, Room V001/V002

13.00 Opening words: Professor Rebecca Piekkari and Aalto University Chairman of the Board Mikko Kosonen

13.15 Keynote 'There and Back Again: Ruminations on Ethnographic Studies.' Professor John Van Maanen, Commentary ‘Genres of Qualitative Work’ by Professor Eero Vaara

14.15 Coffee break

14.45 Keynote ‘Cyborg Inquiry: Can AI Help Us Do Better Qualitative Research?’ by Professor Henri Schildt

15.30 Coffee break

15.45 Panel discussion ‘The Future of Qualitative Management Research’ (Professor Tine Köhler, Professor Mike Pratt, Professor Joep Cornelissen, Professor John Van Maanen, Professor Catherine Welch) Moderator: Professor Saku Mantere

16.45-17.30 Academic speed-dating. Moderator: RDC team

Friday 8.9. Aalto University, School of Business, Room V001/V002

9.00 Opening words by Rector Professor Ilkka Niemelä and Dean Professor Timo Korkeamäki

9.15 Keynote ‘New developments in qualitative methods’ by Professor Mike Pratt

10.15 Coffee break

10.45 Workshop ‘Are qualitative research methods dangerous? cross-language perspectives’ by Professor Susanne Tietze 

12.00 Lunch (self-paid) and discussion starter from Sampsa Hyysalo, Henri Weijo and Riitta Hekkala 

13.30 Roundtables I & II with Professor Tine Köhler, Professor Susanne Tietze, Professor Mike Pratt, Professor John Van Maanen, Professor Saku Mantere, Professor Henri Schildt. Moderator: Philip Gylfe

14.50 Closing words Professor Rebecca Piekkari

15:00 Closing of the event

For more information:

Capri Summer School | AIDEA Capri Summer School in Capri

Call for participation:

https://www.caprisummerschool.it/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CfP_CSS_2023.pdf

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - 2^nd EIBA Summer School on “INNOVATION AND CATCHING–UP ALONG THE GVCs: RESEARCH METHODS AND NEW APPROACHES IN IB”

Deadline Extended to May 5, 2023

The European International Business Academy (EIBA) in collaboration with the Instituto Complutense de Estudios Internacionales -Universidad Complutense de Madrid-, is pleased to announce that the 2nd EIBA Summer School will be held at the Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo, Magdalena Campus, http://www.uimp.es/en/, Santander, Spain, August 28th-September 1st, 2023.

This edition’s topic will feature research methods and new approaches in IB for navigating innovation and catching-up in global value chains.

The School aims to provide participants with tools to understand and tackle different dimensions of global value chains (GVCs) in IB. To do so, examples of traditional and emerging IB topics will be analyzed (i.e. international knowledge creation, GVCs formation and restructuring, and policy trends – especially in terms of sustainability and digital transition), illustrating how to do justice to the conceptual and methodological challenges (and opportunities) characterizing the new international reconfiguration of GVCs.

The study of GVCs require to account for more recent phenomena, such as big data, blockchains, AI, platforms, and complex networks. Additionally, it requires eclectic methodological choices that combine multiple methods to pursue rigorous, reliable and valid results. Attention will be given to quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods, via lectures, seminars and workshops.

Each day we will analyze different dimensions of innovation and GVCs by exploring a different IB topic. Daily sessions will consist of an initial inspiring lecture by an expert of the field, followed by a workshop on the associated challenges and opportunities of GVC in term of research design, data collection and data management, a methodological session on traditional and advanced techniques and a workgroup for student training. The last day will be devoted to the sustainability of research activities and to the final presentations from participants, who will be asked to connect the knowledge and insights gained during the school with their own research.
 

Format And Goals

The Summer School offers lectures delivered by internationally leading scholars on the specific designated topic, methodological workshops and supervised tutorials/teamwork.
 

Key features of the pedagogical approach adopted by the Summer School are as follows:

• Morning lectures will be offered by invited professors. Lectures cover a large variety of issues regarding recent advances in theory and applications in IB.
• Mid-day sessions will be devoted to methodologies
• Afternoon workshops are devoted to group work aimed to apply the issues and methodologies presented during the previous sessions, this likely connected to students’ research topics.
• Evening social scientific dinners are to connect participants, discuss paths of academic careers, publication strategies, role of social media etc.

Great importance is given to informal discussions, which are precious for sharing experiences and expanding networks, among participants and with invited professors who are asked to stay a few days for that purpose. The organization aims at creating moments for get-together activities (shared meals, field visits, get-together dinner, etc).

 Local Organizing Committee:

ICEI - Universidad Complutense de Madrid: Isabel Álvarez, Esther Gil, Javier Velázquez, UIMP administrative team

Scientific Committee

• Isabel Álvarez, ICEI Universidad Complutense de Madrid, ICEI Director
• Diletta Pegoraro, Politecnico di Milano
• Lucia Piscitello, Politecnico di Milano, EIBA Chair
• Javier Velázquez, ICEI Universidad Complutense de Madrid
• Catherine Welch, Trinity College Dublin

 Faculty

• Isabel Álvarez, ICEI Universidad Complutense de Madrid
• Leticia Blázquez, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
• John Cantwell, Rutgers University
• Gary Gereffi, Duke University
• Valentina de Marchi, University of Padova
• Torben Pedersen, Copenhagen Business School
• Diletta Pegoraro, Politecnico di Milano
• Lucia Piscitello, Politecnico di Milano
• Roberta Rabellotti, Universitá di Pavia
• Massimo Riccaboni, IMT Lucca
• Ari Van Assche, HEC-Montréal
• Javier Velázquez, ICEI Universidad Complutense de Madrid
• Catherine Welch, Trinity College Dublin

Application

Target and Selection of Participants

The Summer Schools targets Ph.D. students, postdocs and early career researchers.

The number of students attending each course is limited to 30.

The program provides networking opportunities and allows developing global partnerships.

How to Apply

Prospective participants are required to send (by email to: [email protected] and [email protected]) a 1-page letter (pdf) organized as follows:

• name, department/university, current position (PhD student, postdoc, other)
• educational background
• research activity and interests
• motivations for participating in the School

Selection Criteria

The Organizing Committee will consider a number of features including: the coherence of the motivation with the aim and scope of the school, the potential benefit for the student’s research, the timeliness for the development of the student’s career.

Applications

Applications deadline is Friday May 5^th. Decisions will be communicated by May 15th.

Accommodation

Accommodation costs for doctoral researchers and early career researchers will be covered by the School (this includes 5 nights’ accommodation, breakfast and lunch for 5 days) at the Universidad Internacional Menendez Pelayo, Santander, Spain http://www.uimp.es/en.

Registration Fee

550 euros (UIMP School Fee + UIMP accommodation costs)

All the participants should be (or should become) EIBA Members for 2023 (https://www.eiba.org/r/membership-fees)
 

Costs Covered

The registration fee includes 5 days of lectures, course materials, wi-fi connections, lunches, accommodation.

For more information: https://www.aib.world/events/2023/preconference/research-methods-workshops-and-masterclasses/

• Diary research  workshop, 15-16 May 2023
• From Margins to Mainstream: Novel Perspectives on the Emergence of Fields and Markets, 25-26 May 2023
• Videography workshop for business research, 3-5 May
• Workshop: Qualitative research with automated data analysis, 3rd of April (2023)
• MARK-L20001 Historical Approaches to Business Research (6 ECTS cr.) 7-9.3.2023
• The Northeastern Qualitative Research Conference on March 1st, 2023

• Popularizing Research roundtable workshop, 16th of February, 2023

  We are organizing a workshop where we discuss alternative ways of popularizing research. We talk about challenges and opportunities and also discuss different forms of text such as news outlets, social media, podcasts, books etc. Susanna Rosin from Aalto External Communications has kindly agreed to join the event and give a brief introduction to Aalto services. Thank you Minna Halme and Paula Koskinen-Sandberg who have indicated their availability as round table hosts in the session.

• Seminar on writing and theorizing, 10th of February 2023 In this seminar session, we examine the practice of writing as a key component of theory development. In understanding where theory comes from, we often focus on methodological and cognitive perspectives, which may imply a false assumption that writing is a separate, instrumental activity where fully-matured theories are merely “spelled out”, “reported” or “documented”. While this view has little explicit support in a field where theories are narratives, there is surprisingly little methodological work on the practice of writing theory as a truly generative activity. Professors Jukka Rintamäki and Saku Mantere will lead a discussion based on two text examples attached to this email. The conversation is open to both PhD students and faculty.
• Wellbeing in academia, 23rd of  January, 2023 The wellbeing in academia event will focus on supervision and reflection on challenges and wishes during our PhD studies. Therefore, the event is mostly targeted at PhD students, but anyone interested is welcome as well. Below you can find more detailed program:
  - Introduction and overview of available resources for wellbeing of PhD students
  - Greetings from our ombudsperson, Marjo-Riitta Diehl
  - Supervision: expectations and positive cases, by Maija Taka, Academic Coordinator at School of Engineering
  - Interactive reflection: dream team, by Maija Taka, Academic Coordinator at School of Engineering
• "What is this a case of" Panel (see video below), 1st of December 2022 As part of the EIASM EDEN Advanced course on Case Studies in Business and Management Research we will organize a panel entitled ‘What is this a case of?’ with Saku Mantere (McGill University, Aalto University), Jacqueline Mees-Buss (University of New South Wales), Catherine Welch (Trinity College Dublin, Aalto University) and Rebecca Piekkari. In this panel we will discuss why theoretical contributions rarely emerge from explaining what happens in the case by applying theoretical language. Rather, theoretical contributions are constructed by explaining how the case sheds light on theory. This is what is meant by the famous question of  ‘what is this a case of?’. We will also cover the role of reasoning in theorizing.  
• Research Get-Away, 6-7 October 2022