Track 09: Leadership Research & Practice in the Context of Changes in the World of Work

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Call for Papers

The Leadership Research and Practice track, hosted by the Ashank Desai Centre for Leadership and Organisational Development (ADCLOD), invites participants to explore the dynamic landscape of leadership in response to the evolving challenges and opportunities in the world of work. This track serves as a vital platform for scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders to engage in rigorous discussions, share groundbreaking research findings, and exchange innovative ideas at the intersection of theory and practice in leadership.

With focus on recent research, theoretical advancements and practical applications, this track aims to propel the field of leadership studies forward by fostering scholarly inquiry and facilitating the dissemination of cutting-edge knowledge. Papers accepted in this track are expected to contribute significantly to scholarly discourse by offering novel insights, advancing theoretical frameworks, and providing evidence-based recommendations for leadership practice.

Moreover, this track prioritizes the translation of research into actionable insights with real-world implications for organizational leaders and decision-makers. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, the ‘Leadership Research and Practice’ track aims to empower leaders to navigate complex challenges, foster innovation, and drive sustainable organizational success in today’s rapidly changing work environment.

Submissions to this track are encouraged to explore a wide range of topics, including but not limited to leadership styles and behavior, leadership development and training programs, ethical leadership, diversity and inclusion in leadership, organizational change and transformation, leadership in crisis situations, digital leadership, and cross-cultural leadership challenges.

By embracing a multidisciplinary approach and welcoming diverse perspectives, the ‘Leadership Research and Practice’ track promises to enrich scholarly understanding, inspire practical action, and shape the future of leadership research and practice. Join us as we embark on a transformative journey of exploration, discovery, and impact in the realm of leadership. Sub-track include:

9.1: Theoretical Basis of Research in Leadership: This track encourages papers that develop or utilize theoretical frameworks to examine leadership dynamics within organizational contexts. Further, we also welcome research that explores and validates existing leadership theories or that proposes new theoretical models to understand leadership phenomena.

9.2: Impact of Leadership: We look forward to studies that investigate the influence and effects of leadership practices on diverse organizational outcomes. The track also encourages research that examines the role that leadership plays in driving digital transformation, fostering sustainability & green practices, managing artificial intelligence adoption, promoting ethical practices, facilitating organizational change, and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

9.3: Leadership Beyond the Traditional Organizational Settings: We welcome papers that focus on leadership within non-profit organizations, educational institutions, startups, and other non-traditional organizational settings. For example, research in nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, regulators, start-ups, etc. We also look forward to research that examines leadership challenges in SME family business and legacy business contexts along with research that explores leadership challenges and strategies for talent management, motivation, retention, and growth in these diverse contexts.

9.4: Leaders and Organizational Culture, Development and Change: We welcome research on new models of organizational culture for the new-age organizations, and the role of leaders in shaping such cultures along with research on approaches to organizational development and change management amidst evolving organizational landscapes. Also encouraged are studies that utilize dialogic and post-modern perspectives on organization change, along with case studies and real-life applications of organizational development interventions.

9.5: Leadership, Future of Work and Technology: We look forward to research on how the role of leaders evolves with the emergence of various new forms of work arrangements like flexible working, gig working, and multiple job holdings among others. We also encourage research that examines how the role of leaders gets influenced or influences new developments in algorithmic management, AI, and newer technologies. The track also welcomes research that focuses on leadership in the age of social media and how an online presence impacts the focal firm, and the employees.  

9.6: Leadership and the Diverse Workforce: This track encourages submissions on how leaders engage with diverse workforces and how they could work with diversity in the workplace. We also welcome submissions that focus on how leaders could ensure that they develop inclusive workplaces. Here, research could incorporate models, theories, diversity frameworks and inclusion at the workplace.

9.7: Dysfunctional Leadership: We welcome research that examines the role of leaders in   promoting dysfunctional work behavior along with research that focuses on how one could manage the dark side of leadership or how one could manage toxic leaders in the workplace. Research could also focus on developing an understanding of why abusive leadership, and social undermining could cause bad outcomes. Further, research could also question whether or not dysfunctional leadership leads to good/functional outcomes.

Leadership Styles and their Impact on Organizational Culture and Performance	Ethical Leadership and its Implications for Organizational Behavior and Outcomes	Leadership Development Programs and their Effectiveness in Enhancing Leadership Capabilities	Gender and Diversity Considerations in Leadership Roles and Practices	Leadership Succession Planning and Talent Management Strategies
Leadership in Crisis Management and Navigating Uncertain Environments	Digital Leadership and The Role of Technology in Shaping Leadership Practices	Leadership Resilience and Adaptability in Times of Change and Uncertainty	Cross-Cultural Leadership Challenges and Strategies for Global Organizations	Innovative Methodologies for Studying Leadership Effectiveness and Impact Leadership in the Public Sector
Examining the Relevance of Concepts such as Authentic, Servant, Spiritual Leadership in the Current Context	Role of Leaders in Creating Psychological Safety and Learning Organizations	Models to Delineate How Leaders Learn from Failures	Leadership in the Public Sector

Scientific Committee

• Prof T V Rao
• Prof Deepti Bhatnagar
• Prof Ramnarayan Subramaniam