PDW-Hatching New Ideas Through Conversation: A Research Incubator on Positive Relationships at Work

When:  Aug 5, 2023 from 10:30 to 12:30 (AT)
Associated with  Organizational Behavior (OB)

The development of positive relationships at work is important to both employees and organizations. Individuals who maintain positive work relationships tend to experience more positive emotions and have higher job and life satisfaction. Within academia, the study of positive relationships at work is rapidly growing, incorporating new methodologies, theories, and approaches that build upon existing knowledge. The purpose of our proposed PDW is to facilitate the continued growth of positive relationships at work scholarship by offering participants the opportunity to share and incubate research ideas. In preparation, participants will submit a brief synopsis describing a current project or idea (our PDW is open to work at any stage; i.e., theory development, data collection, analysis) and how it fits under the broad theoretical umbrella of positive relationships at work. Based on their synopses, individuals with similar interests will be organized into small groups. During the session, participants will have the opportunity to receive feedback on their projects from knowledgeable peers and experts. In addition to helping individuals develop their own unique research ideas, we also intend our PDW to be a forum for continuing to build and grow a community of scholars passionate about positive relationships at work.

To participate in this session, please e-mail a brief description of your project (limit of 1,000 words) to Melissa Chamberlin (mc6@iastate.edu) by JUNE 30, 2023. Your description should include the following: primary research questions or hypotheses, how your research broadly connects to the theoretical umbrella of relationships at work, methodology, current stage of the project/idea, and what you hope to gain from the session.

Location

Liberty Ballroom B, Sheraton
39 Dalton St
Boston, MA 02199