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Unlocking Opportunities in Research Methodology Training
Embark on a transformative journey with our webinar: "Navigating Challenges, Unlocking Opportunities: Rethinking Research Methodology Training for Students and Early Career Researchers in the Digital Age."
Join us for an engaging half-day session where we explore the evolving landscape of research methodologies in business and management. Led by expert scholars deeply committed to methods education, our plenary session features lightning talks addressing key challenges and advocating for innovative solutions.
From harnessing the power of data and generative AI to engaged research, co-production and decolonialization, we'll dive into topics crucial for today's researchers. In breakout groups, participants will collaborate to brainstorm challenges and opportunities, guided by facilitators. Together, we'll start to develop actionable strategies to revolutionise methods training. In a plenary wrap-up, each group presents insights and proposed opportunities for further discussion and action.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the dialogue shaping the future of research methodology education.
Register now and join us on 7 June for a great workshop!
Provider Information
BAM Research Methodology Special Interest Group
Who Should Attend?
The event focusses on Mid-Career and Senior-Career scholars who are involved in the development and delivery of research methods training.
The event is also open to early career colleagues interested in the subject matter.
BAM Framework
Event Information
Programme
09:30 - 10:15
Plenary Session:
Our workshop kicks off with an engaging plenary session featuring 4 brief presentations of about 10 minutes each. These presentations will identify a challenge to current methods of teaching and advocate for transforming it into an opportunity. Experienced scholars, well-versed in methods teaching in business and management, will lead these talks.
Topics:
Engaged scholarship research - Fariba Darabi
Description: Academic careers often emphasize abstract theoretical contributions, neglecting practical applicability. How can we refocus research methods training on engaged methodologies suited for challenge-driven research and co-production?
The rise of data analytics – Danat Valizade
Description: Access to unprecedented quantities of data spurred on a step change in how data and algorithms are used in business practice. However, the integration of data analytics into research methodology teaching remains limited. How can we ensure students learn methods that enable productive engagement with the opportunities presented by modern data availability? What can we do to reflect this change in the way we teach research methods to students and early career researchers?
Decolonization – Lena Jaspersen
Description: Decolonizing research methodologies not only advances justice but also enhances our disciplines. How can we integrate diverse perspectives into our curriculum to advance decolonization in research methods teaching? What practical steps can we take to foster a more inclusive and impactful academic community?
Generative AI – Mark NK Saunders
Description: Generative AI applications are reshaping how we review, conduct, and disseminate research. How can we proactively embrace the opportunities presented by generative AI while effectively navigating associated challenges?
10:30 - 11:30
Breakout Groups:
During the break, participants can select and join one of four breakout groups. We aim for 5-10 participants per group. Each group will be moderated by a scholar who presented a lightning talk. The discussion will consist of three steps:
- Challenges: Participants will identify 2-4 specific challenges related to the topic. They will post these challenges on a digital Mural wall for discussion.
- Each breakout group has its own wall. Link to the draft mural wall will be shared in the room.
- Opportunities: Following the same format, participants will identify 2-4 specific opportunities related to the topic. The facilitator will then guide a 20-minute discussion.
- Wrap-up: Facilitators will lead a discussion aimed at selecting three opportunities: a 'quick win,' a 'next step,' and a 'transformational opportunity.'
11:45 - 13:00
Plenary and Wrap-up:
Each group will present a five-minute summary of their discussion and the three opportunities they have selected. The chair will suggest ways to continue the conversation, including follow-up events, working groups, or Special Issue proposals. Participants may also suggest alternative opportunities.
Workshop Follow-up:
A summary document containing brief summaries of the lightning talks and the identified opportunities will be distributed post-event. Participants are encouraged to provide feedback via a survey, indicating how they would like to continue the debate/initiative.
Speakers
Dr Fariba Darabi
Dr Fariba Darabi is a senior lecturer (Associate Professor), Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), and responsible for DBA programme at Bangor Business School (Wales, UK). She held a Visiting Professorship at University of Capitole 1 (Toulouse, France); is a committee member for the EFMD doctoral programmes conference; serves on the British Academy of Management’s Council as a Management Knowledge and Education Committee member, co-leading the ‘Education-focussed Professor’ programme, and Co-Chair Research Methodology Special Intertest Group.
Fariba is UK Council Graduate Education recognised research supervisor, with doctoral completions and examination experience. Her primary research interest is International Business, Engaged Scholarship, SMEs Entrepreneurship, and Research methods being her secondary research interest. She also designs and delivers doctoral programmes, research methods training and workshops with PGRs and ECRs at Business School and for the British Academy of Management.
Prof Danat Valizade
Danat Valizade is a Professor of Quantitative Employment Research at Leeds University Business School. His research combines insights from cutting-edge perspectives on causal inference and machine learning to deepen our understanding of the societal, organisational and political context shaping the future of work, focusing on persistent inequalities in the labour market, job quality and digital technology at work.
He published extensively in international peer-reviewed sociology, management and industrial relations journals and is an editor of two leading sociology of work journals: New Technology, Work and Employment and Work, Employment and Society. He is a co-investigator of the ESRC funded Digital Futures at Work Research Centre (Digit).
Dr Lena J. Jaspersen
Dr Lena J. Jaspersen is a University Academic Fellow at Leeds University Business School. With a multidisciplinary background in organization studies, innovation, and sustainability research, Lena is committed to challenge-driven research and innovation, focusing on collaborative processes and qualitative research methods.
Lena has co-authored research methods textbooks (‘Management and Business Research’, ‘Understanding Global Development Research’ and ‘Design Thinking for Student Projects’) and published in journals such as the British Journal of Management and Energy Policy. Lena serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Participatory Research Methods.
Professor Mark Saunders
Mark N.K. Saunders is Professor of Business Research Methods at the University of Birmingham Business School, UK; and a Visiting Professor at the Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa. His research focuses on research methods, and trust and distrust within and between organizations. He has published widely including in Work Employment and Society, British Journal of Management, Human Relations and the Human Resource Management Journal. Mark is lead author of 'Research Methods for Business Students' (currently in its 9th edition), series editor for Edward Elgar's ‘Handbooks of Research Methods in Management' and has a YouTube channel on research methods.
Mark holds fellowships of the Academy of Social Sciences, British Academy of Management and First International Network on Trust and is co-chair of BAM's Research Methodology SIG.
Benefits of attending
- Innovative Insights: Participants will gain valuable insights from expert scholars on current challenges and opportunities in research methodology training, equipping them with cutting-edge knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape effectively,
- Collaborative Learning: Attendees will engage in collaborative breakout sessions with peers and facilitators to brainstorm challenges, explore opportunities, and develop actionable strategies together, fostering a dynamic learning environment,
- Practical Solutions: Participants will acquire practical solutions and strategies to enhance research methodology training for students and early career researchers, empowering them to implement impactful changes in their educational practice or institution,
- Networking Opportunities: Participants will have the chance to connect with like-minded professionals and academics passionate about research methodology education, expanding their network and fostering potential collaborations for future endeavours,
- Professional Development: By participating in discussions on innovative learning resources, ethical considerations, and decolonization in research methodologies, attendees will enhance their professional development, gaining valuable skills and perspectives to advance their careers.
By attending this workshop, participants will not only gain valuable knowledge and insights but also contribute to shaping the future of research methodology education in the digital age.
Event Fees
BAM Member: Free
BAM Student Member: Free
BAM Non-Member: £30
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Registrations close on 5th June 2024 at 23:59 BST.
Contact
Please contact the BAM Office at [email protected] with any queries.
Registration closes on 5th June 2024 at 23:59 BST
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