Dear Colleagues,
We’re excited to share that the OB Division’s 3-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2028) has been finalized and approved by AOM. This plan reflects months of collaboration with the Executive Committee, input from members like you, and guidance from AOM’s feedback. Your role in bringing this vision to life is critical—so let’s dive in!
What’s the Plan About?
Our goals focus on three pillars:
1. Rigor: Strengthen research standards through improved reviewer training, streamlined submission templates, and partnerships with global associations (e.g., EGOS, IACMR); add more representatives-at-large for on-demand professional development resources and year-round programming.
2. Relevance: Expand teaching resources (e.g., a centralized repository of syllabi, case studies), advocate for practice-focused research translation (via outlets like The Conversation), and bridge the annual meeting with year-round virtual programming.
3. Relationships: Continue to invest in helping the OB Division serve our members outside North America, launch a virtual mentorship program, and decentralize leadership by funding member-led initiatives (e.g., micro-communities).
AOM’s Key Feedback
- Clarity & Focus: Reduce overlapping initiatives and prioritize 3–5 high-impact goals annually.
- Accountability: Establish timelines, KPIs (e.g., % of members attending virtual events), and transparent progress updates.
- Continuity: Formalize onboarding materials for new committee members to ensure leadership transitions don’t stall progress.
How You Can Help
1. Join the Action: Volunteer for committees (e.g., Making Connections Committee, Global Committee). Apply here!
2. Share Ideas: Use our new submission portal to pitch member-driven events (e.g., webinars, workshops).
3. Shape Our Future: Nominate a colleague (or yourself!) to run for a new Representative-at-Large role to co-lead year-round programming.
Your voice matters. Let’s build a future where rigorous scholarship meets real-world impact—and where every member feels connected, supported, and inspired.
Warmly,
Bradley L. Kirkman
Chair, Organizational Behavior Division
Academy of Management
OB Division Three-Year Strategic Review and Plan (2025)
AOM Feedback on OB Divisions Three-Year Report