Pre-Conference Workshops
EBM 2026 × AOM CAP
Advancing Research and Academic Publishing
As part of EBM 2026, the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Kragujevac, in collaboration with the Academy of Management Community Accelerator Program (AOM CAP), is organizing a two-part workshop series designed to support researchers in developing and publishing their work in leading international journals.
The workshops combine publishing insights, theoretical development and practical guidance, offering participants opportunities to engage with experienced international scholars and receive feedback on their research.
PART I - Publishing Research from the Western Balkans in Top-Tier Journals
21 October 2026
Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Kragujevac
Prof. Joanna Campbell & Prof. Shad Morris
Registration is now open
PART I
Publishing Research from the Western Balkans in Top-Tier Journals
21 October 2026 | 10:00–15:00 CEST
Workshop facilitators
Prof. Joanna Campbell, University of Cincinnati
Prof. Shad Morris, BYU Marriott School of Business
This workshop will provide practical insights into publishing management research in leading international journals. Participants will explore how to develop strong manuscripts, articulate theoretical contributions and position research from distinctive contexts within international academic debates.
The programme will address journal selection, editorial expectations, theory development and strategies for responding to reviewers. It will conclude with interactive roundtables, offering participants the opportunity to discuss their research ideas directly with the facilitators.
Workshop Agenda
Time | Session |
09:30–10:00 | Registration |
10:00–10:15 | Welcome |
10:15–11:05 | Anatomy of a Strong Management Paper |
11:05–11:15 | Break |
11:15–12:05 | Publishing Theory in Management |
12:05–12:15 | Break |
12:15–13:00 | Turning Context into Contribution |
13:00–13:30 | Lunch |
13:30–14:45 | Interactive Roundtables |
Participation is free of charge. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
PART II - Paper Development Workshop
15 December 2026
Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Kragujevac
Prof. Sherry Thatcher & Prof. Shelley Brickson
PART II
Paper Development Workshop
15 December 2026
Workshop facilitators
Prof. Sherry Thatcher, University of Tennessee–Knoxville
Prof. Shelley Brickson, University of Illinois Chicago
Building on the first workshop, this session will take a more practical approach to developing and refining participants’ research papers.
Facilitated by experienced international scholars, the workshop is intended to support researchers in strengthening their manuscripts and further developing their research contributions.
Participants are encouraged to attend both workshops to benefit from the complementary approaches offered throughout the programme.