Professor Wrona, together with Maren Iwastschenko and Christiana Weber, presented one of Ms. Iwastschenko’s dissertation projects. The contribution explores how organizational practices emerge and evolve within complex contexts. The presentation generated considerable interest, and the ensuing discussion provided numerous valuable insights. We extend our sincere gratitude to the session chair, Paul Spee, for his constructive moderation and the stimulating feedback he offered.
In a second contribution, Thomas Wrona, in collaboration with Melanie Rainer and Dominik van Aaken, presented the project “How Indirect Identity Work Leads to Organizational Deadlock” . This study investigates how indirect forms of identity work may inadvertently lead to organizational rigidities and impasses, thereby enriching current debates on identity work, organizational tensions, and dynamic processes. We are likewise grateful to Jeannie Holstein for her constructive leadership of the session and her insightful comments.
The workshop not only provided an excellent opportunity to receive substantial and thoughtful feedback but also offered space to further refine our ideas and engage in in-depth discussions with scholars from across the globe. Particularly noteworthy was the vibrant Strategizing Activities and Practices (SAP) community, whose curiosity, openness, and scholarly energy significantly contributed to the event’s inspiring atmosphere.
Our sincere thanks go to the organizers—Tammar B. Zilber, Paolo Quattrone, Sophia Tzagaraki, as well as Paula Jarzabkowski, Renate Kratochvil, Shenghui Ma, Linda Rouleau, and David Seidl. Their dedication enabled an exceptionally well-designed workshop, featuring stimulating presentations, roundtables, keynotes, and spotlight talks, all set within an outstanding venue offering a truly inspiring environment.
We look forward to continuing our engagement within this strong and dynamic scholarly community.
