| At the Academy of Management meeting in Boston, MA, August 3-9, 2012 I am planning a symposium to explore the emerging field of human interaction dynamics (HID) for management and leadership research. This approach uses complexity-informed methods to explore fine-grained interactions among individuals and how these enable emergent forms and structures that constitute firms, organizations, and institutions. Further, it explores how these coarse-grained structures in turn influence fine-grained interactions. Topics of interest include the bidirectional links between individual interactions and: dynamic and operational capabilities, strategies and strategic initiatives, innovation and entrepreneurial ventures. Agent models, social network approaches and dynamical systems analyses are welcome as are empirical studies that support the theme. The boundaries of this area are only now forming so exploratory studies and theoretical analyses are encouraged. Those interested in furthering this growing area should send a proposal to participate in the symposium (maximum of five pages) to Jim Hazy at hazy@adelphi.edu by November 30, 2011. The symposium proposal is due January 10, 2012. You can also see a longer version of this CFP attached. Thanks for your support. Also, please visit the new site of the Institute for Research in Complexity and Society (IRCS) at: www.complexityandsociety.com . We invite your active participation in this new initiative. Best regards, Jim Hazy Adelphi University |