The purpose of this invite-only pre-Academy of Management conference convening is to:
- Cultivate a shared understanding and renewed energy among founding members
- Deepen connection, experimentation, and intellectual engagement within a trusted group
- Reflect on current tensions shaping the landscape and future of business education
- Surface emerging themes, prototype ideas, and lay the groundwork for Spring 2027
Agenda (TBC)
Thursday, July 30
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Arrival & Coffee
Light Breakfast and informal connection
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Welcome, Introductions, and Plan for the Day
Welcome and framing by Anne Greenhalgh and Michael Pirson
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Transforming Research for Flourishing
Stuart Hart, Vit Henisz, Anita McGahan, and Sandra Waddock
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. | BREAK
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. | Transforming Teaching and Learning for Flourishing
Mary Gentile, Donna Hicks, Matt Lee, Phil Nichols, and Bill Sullivan
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | LUNCH
Informal networking and conversation
1:00– 2:30 p.m. | Transforming Practice for Flourishing
Meg Brown, Steve Gund, Jackson Nickerson, and Jake Raymer
2:30 – 2:45 p.m. | BREAK
2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | Transforming the Ecosystem for Flourishing
Jon Iwata, Dan LeClair, David Steingard, and Meredith Storey
3:45– 4:00 p.m. | BREAK
4:00 - 4:30 p.m. | Closing Reflection & Next Steps
Michael Pirson, Anne Greenhalgh, and all