Professional Development Workshops (PDWs)

86th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, 31 July to 4 August, Philadelphia, PA, USA Organizational Behavior Division, a division of the Academy of Management
86th AOM Annual Meeting · Philadelphia, PA · 31 July–4 August 2026

OB Division Professional Development Workshops

The OB Division sponsors 207 Professional Development Workshops at AOM 2026 — far more than any one guide can hold. The 45 below are a curated set of Division highlights, sorted into twelve categories to help you find a place to start. Treat them as a doorway into the full program, not the whole of it.

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Jennifer D. Nahrgang
Highlights curated by
Jennifer D. Nahrgang

PDW Chair and Program Chair-Elect of the Organizational Behavior Division — with gratitude to the many organizers whose work fills out the full program.

New this year

Find your PDWs by category

Our PDW program is large by design — and that can make it hard to know where to begin. So we have sorted every OB-sponsored workshop into twelve categories: plain-language pathways that map to who you are and what you need this year, from your first Annual Meeting to your next book. Browse a category below, or jump straight to the one that fits.

The twelve categories

New Members · 1

New to the Division or to AOM? Start here.

New to OB? Navigating The OB Division and AOM
Friday, July 31, 2026 · 8 AM–10 AM ET
Franklin 2, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Joined the OB Division in the last three years? This forum covers the essentials of the AOM conference, the Division, and the field: a welcome and overview, a networking icebreaker, a panel of established members, and small-group roundtables where you can ask anything.
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Questions? Marla White · wmarla@vt.edu

Student Development · 5

Consortia and workshops for doctoral and pre-doctoral scholars.

For the Love of Leadership: Leadership Doctoral Student Consortium
Friday, July 31, 2026 · 12:30 PM–4:30 PM ET
Franklin 7, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
How to Succeed in the PhD Admissions Process: A Consortium for Pre-Doctoral Students
Friday, July 31, 2026 · 1:15 PM–5:15 PM ET
Franklin 9, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Organizational Behavior Doctoral Consortium
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 8 AM–5 PM ET
Salon G, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Halfway There, But Now What? Advice for Pre-Dissertation Doctoral Students (18th Annual)
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 8 AM–12 PM ET
Salon B, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
For doctoral students in their 3rd or 4th year. Bridges the gap between the new-student and senior-student consortia with advice on crafting a research identity, launching the dissertation, understanding the job market, and setting a sustainable academic path. Registration is required.
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Questions? Edwyna Hill · EDWYNA.HILL@moore.sc.edu
Making the Most of It: Being Successful in a Post-Doc and Beyond
Sunday, August 2, 2026 · 1 PM–3:30 PM ET
Salon D, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Career Development — Early Stage · 2

For junior faculty and those approaching tenure.

Halfway to Tenure, Already?! Advice for Mid-Tenure Junior Faculty Members
Friday, July 31, 2026 · 1 PM–5 PM ET
Salon A, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
For junior faculty approaching or just past the mid-tenure review. Practical insights, mentorship, and community on preparing the tenure packet, managing expanded responsibilities, assessing your progress, and weighing advanced-assistant opportunities. Registration is required.
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Questions? Benjamin Rogers · benjamin.rogers@bc.edu
OB Division Junior Faculty Workshop
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 8:30 AM–11:30 AM ET
Salon J, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Built for junior faculty in the OB Division who earned their PhD in the last three years (since 2023). The agenda opens with a warm welcome and Division overview, an icebreaker, a candid panel of established scholars, and intimate roundtables where you ask your real questions. Space is limited: this is a by-registration-only event (no drop-ins) that fills quickly, with a waitlist once full. Please register early.
Panelists
Paul Bliese (University of South Carolina); Andrew Carton (University of Pennsylvania); Hong Deng (University of Nottingham Ningbo China); Berrin Erdogan (Portland State University); Erik Gonzalez-Mule (Indiana University); Spencer Harrison (INSEAD); Songqi Liu (Georgia State University); Jennifer Nahrgang (University of Iowa); Kristen Shockley (Auburn University); Scott Tonidandel (University of North Carolina at Charlotte); Betty Zhou (Southern Methodist University).
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Questions? Talya Bauer · talyabauer@pdx.edu

Career Development — Mid Stage · 2

For mid-career scholars navigating what comes next.

OB Division Mid-Career Faculty Workshop
Friday, July 31, 2026 · 2 PM–5 PM ET
405, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
The OB Division's Mid-Career PDW connects attendees with a diverse group of senior faculty fellows for guidance on navigating this career stage. Attendee-shaped topics may include career enablers (joint appointments, sabbaticals, changing institutions), research advancement (new collaborators, grants, writing and editing books), leadership and service roles (department chair, center director, professional service), and promotion planning. The format is highly interactive, mixing panels with small-group discussion. Registration is required.
Faculty Fellows
Xiao-Ping Chen (University of Washington, US); Chia-Yen (Chad) Chiu (University of Queensland, Australia); Taya Cohen (Carnegie Mellon University, US); Jacqueline Coyle-Shapiro (California State University, US); Jia (Jasmine) Hu (Tsinghua University, China); Bård Kuvaas (BI Oslo, Norway); Ron Piccolo (University of Central Florida, US); Christian Resick (Drexel University, US).
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Questions? Marjo-Riitta Diehl · marjo-riitta.diehl@aalto.fi
What Happens Next? Advice for Scholars Navigating Life After Tenure
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 12 PM–2 PM ET
Salon J, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Career Development — All Stages · 4

Skills and support that travel across every career stage.

The Power of Listening Well: Building High-Impact Listening Skills to Better Lead, Learn, and Teach
Friday, July 31, 2026 · 12:30 PM–3 PM ET
Salon D, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Making the Most of Your Time Away: Practical Advice for Planning an International Experience
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 3 PM–4:30 PM ET
Franklin 9, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Nevertheless She Persisted: Supporting Women’s Success as Academics
Sunday, August 2, 2026 · 12 PM–4 PM ET
Salon H, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Want to Join an Editorial Review Board and Become a Great Reviewer?
Sunday, August 2, 2026 · 12:30 PM–2:30 PM ET
Franklin 6, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Academic Life · 4

Balance, boundaries, and the whole-person side of academic work.

Navigating Parenthood in Academia: Crafting Your Career and Village as a Parent Academic
Friday, July 31, 2026 · 10 AM–12 PM ET
Franklin 7, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
A Design Lab for Academic Freedom, Allyship, and the Ethics of Scholarship on Antisemitism
Friday, July 31, 2026 · 3:30 PM–5 PM ET
Salon D, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
The Workaholic Detox: Practical Tools for Real Balance
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 1 PM–3 PM ET
Franklin 3, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
The Academic Side-Hustle Lab: Possibilities for Income-Generating Work that Makes an Impact
Sunday, August 2, 2026 · 9:30 AM–11:30 AM ET
Salon I, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Teaching · 3

Tools and innovations for the OB classroom.

From Tough Love to Teaching Triumph: A No-Gossip Guide to Handling Student Feedback with Grace
Friday, July 31, 2026 · 2:30 PM–4 PM ET
301, Level 3, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Innovations in Teaching Teamwork: Challenges in (and Strategies for) Teaching Teamwork
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 8 AM–10 AM ET
Franklin 4, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Innovative Classroom Tools for Teaching Organizational Behavior
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 3:15 PM–5:15 PM ET
Franklin 3, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Research Skills · 6

Methods, theory-building, and the craft of doing research.

OB Research Incubator (MCC)
Friday, July 31, 2026 · 10 AM–12 PM ET
Franklin 1, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Intelligent Virtual Agents and Behavioral Dynamics in Immersive Worlds: An Interdisciplinary View
Friday, July 31, 2026 · 1 PM–3 PM ET
303, Level 3, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Advanced Theory Building: Computational Process Theorizing
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 8:30 AM–5:30 PM ET
Franklin 1, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Mentoring Future Leaders in Leadership Scholarship: A Global Collaborative PDW
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 3 PM–4:30 PM ET
Salon K, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Building Theory Through Integrative Reviews: From Review Questions to Publication
Sunday, August 2, 2026 · 8 AM–10 AM ET
Salon D, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
How to Manage Academic Collaborations: Tips and Strategies from OB Scholars (7th Annual)
Sunday, August 2, 2026 · 10 AM–12 PM ET
Franklin 4, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Research Communities · 9

Idea forums and roundtables that grow shared research agendas.

Varieties of Multiple Jobholding: Addressing the Jingle-Jangle Fallacy
Friday, July 31, 2026 · 8 AM–9:30 AM ET
Franklin 7, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
From Creative Idea Generation to Idea Implementation
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 8 AM–10 AM ET
410, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
The Power of Love at Work: Theorizing Love as a Resource for Sustaining Connection Across Conflict
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 8 AM–10 AM ET
301, Level 3, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Keeping Team Research Alive for the Next Generation
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 12:30 PM–2 PM ET
Franklin 2, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
The 10th Annual Behavioral Ethics Pecha Kucha Springboard and Networking Session
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 1 PM–5 PM ET
Salon C, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
OB Research Roundtables Forum
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 3 PM–5 PM ET
Salon E, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Leadership, Followership, and Identity: Developing Research and Practice
Sunday, August 2, 2026 · 8 AM–11 AM ET
Salon C, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Working with GLOBE 2020 National Cultural Norms and Culture Clusters Across 144 Countries/Societies
Sunday, August 2, 2026 · 1:15 PM–3:15 PM ET
Salon J, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Studying Conversations in Organizations: Developing Our Skills and Ideas
Sunday, August 2, 2026 · 3:30 PM–6 PM ET
Salon J, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Research Impact · 2

Reaching practitioners through trade books and bridge outlets.

Expanding Your Impact: How to Publish in HBR, PSJ, CMR, & I by IMD
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 10 AM–12 PM ET
Franklin 2, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
So You Want to Write a Trade Book: Lessons from Authors
Sunday, August 2, 2026 · 8 AM–10 AM ET
Salon K, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Publishing · 5

Getting published — from the R&R to top international journals.

Publishing Rigorous and Impactful Research on the Future of Work
Friday, July 31, 2026 · 8 AM–10:30 AM ET
Salon B, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
The Productivity Process: Research Tips and Strategies from Prolific Junior Faculty
Friday, July 31, 2026 · 9:45 AM–12:15 PM ET
Salon D, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Publishing in Top International Journals – Why and How?
Friday, July 31, 2026 · 10 AM–12 PM ET
Franklin 5, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Unlocking the Revise & Resubmit Process
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 10 AM–12 PM ET
Salon C, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Behind the Publication: Insights from the Publication Process
Sunday, August 2, 2026 · 12:30 PM–2:30 PM ET
Franklin 3, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

International · 2

Global careers and writing for a worldwide readership.

The Art of Writing and Publishing for Non-Native English Scholars
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 3 PM–5 PM ET
Franklin 7, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Thinking of a Position in Asia Pacific Region? “Dos and Don’ts” of International Business Schools
Sunday, August 2, 2026 · 3:30 PM–5:30 PM ET
Salon K, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

There are 207 OB-sponsored PDWs — go find yours

These twelve categories highlight just a fraction of the program. Every OB PDW is built by volunteers who would be glad to see you there — please browse the complete list and add the ones that fit your week. Times and rooms are as scheduled and may shift; confirm on the program before you go.

Browse all 207 OB PDWs