2219: Navigating the Path to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Strategy Making (13520)

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

13:15 – 14:45 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

Location: Fairmont: Regent Room

Session Number: 2219
Symposium (panel)
Orientation: Research,Diversity
Shareable link: https://cdmcd.co/9WbBLB

Organizer(s)

AP

Anna Plotnikova

Vrije U. Amsterdam, School of Business and Economics, Netherlands
TL

Theresa Langenmayr

U. of Zurich, Switzerland

Panelist(s)

PL

Pikka-Maaria Laine

U. of Lapland
EN

Eddy S. Ng

Queen's U., Canada
JH

Julia Hautz

U. of Innsbruck, Austria
JJ

Janet Johansson

Department of Management and Engineering, Linköping U., Sweden, Sweden

Creating strategies has traditionally been a reserved and secretive endeavor, limited to a select few who possess the authority to make decisions. Unfortunately, these traditional strategists often lack diversity. In response to pressing societal issues and growing environmental complexities, organizations are now embracing collaboration and diversifying the actors involved in strategic management. Despite these positive shifts, the expectations for representation and equal rights for marginalized social groups in strategic management are not fully realized, maintaining persistent pressure for change. Current research on diversity in strategy making, whether concerning the diversity of top management teams or adopting open strategy approaches, primarily takes a utilitarian perspective on diversity and inclusion. This symposium aims to stimulate a critical dialogue on diversity, equity, and inclusion in strategy-making. By exploring various perspectives and research streams within the domain of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the symposium seeks to shed light on different methods to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in strategy making. The discussions will delve into understanding the inherent challenges and identifying effective strategies to overcome them within the context of strategy-making.