Are you a PhD student working through a qualitative dissertation or hoping to integrate qualitative methods into your research? Join us at this year's edition of the Navigating Qualitative Dissertations PDW at AOM. No pre-registration is required to attend the panel and roundtable discussions.
Time: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 1–4pm
Location: Marriott Philadelphia Downtown, Level 4, Franklin 5
Now in its 13th year, the PDW brings together experienced qualitative scholars and doctoral students navigating the dissertation process. This year, we explore the theme "Navigating Uncertainty." Through reflections from a panel of experienced scholars and faculty–facilitated roundtables, this PDW can help you navigate uncertainty around field access, data collection, and inductive analysis.
Panelists:
Marya Besharov, Oxford - Saïd Business School
Douglas Hannah, UIUC - Gies School of Business
Sarah Kaplan, Rotman School of Management
Amy Wrzesniewski, Wharton
Roundtable faculty: Amy Wrzesniewski, Ashley Hardin, Betty Frino, Carrie Oelberger, Chad Murphy, Christi Lockwood, Curtis Chan, Daisy Chung, Daphne Demetry, Devin Rapp, Douglas Hannah, Elana Feldman, Elizabeth (Bess) Rouse, Emily Heaphy, Esther Leibel, Felipe Massa, Gerardo Okhuysen, Glen Kreiner, Jaco Lok, Jean Bartunek, Jen Rhymer, Jennifer (Jen) Howard-Grenville, John Paul (JP) Stephens, Julie Yen, Kira Schabram, Kristie Rogers, Lee Watkiss, Leroy Gonsalves, Lidiia Pletneva, Liza Barnes, Mark Zbaracki, Marya Besharov, Mathew Sheep, Melissa Valentine, Michael Pratt, Nishani Bourmault, Rodrigo Canales, Rohin Borpujari, Sarah Kaplan, Scott Sonenshein, Shelley Brickson, Tiffany Johnson, and Vanessa Conzon.