DSS 'Conferencing' - team presentation
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The document outlines strategies for effectively locating and applying to conferences, emphasizing various resources like university events, databases, and professional societies related to specific research topics. It provides guidance on the application process, including submission guidelines and necessary preparations prior to submission. Additionally, tips for maximizing the conference experience are offered, focusing on networking, managing expectations, and ensuring engagement.
DSS 'Conferencing' - team presentation
- 1. The Art of Conferencing Where to look for? How to apply? Make the most of your experience Alessandro Biraglia Vita Kadile Andreea Bordianu
- 2. The Art of Conferencing – Where to Look for? 30/04/2013 Slide 2/16 The first opportunities for presenting to a conference are available at the University of Leeds or in partner institutions Leeds University Business School Doctoral Conference White Rose Spring Doctoral Conference
- 3. The Art of Conferencing – Where to Look for? 30/04/2013 Slide 3/16 There are databases you can subscribe to receive alerts or to look for forthcoming events: Conferencealerts.com Allconferences.com However they are often full of initiatives not actually relevant for your specific topic, maybe not reporting the best ones
- 4. The Art of Conferencing – Where to Look for? 30/04/2013 Slide 4/16 Another option can be looking for conferences linked to a journal or an academy/society that are relevant for your topic American Marketing Association Journal of Marketing Journal of Marketing Research Journal of international Marketing Journal of Consumer Psychology Strategic Management Journal Society of Consumer Psychology Strategic Management Society
- 5. The Art of Conferencing – Where to Look for? 30/04/2013 Slide5/16 Another option is to ask about conferences to members of your division (supervisor, other academics, older colleagues) Remember: your research can be related to more than one discipline. This being “on the fence” increases the number of possible good conferences you can apply to. Also, if your topic is very relevant for practitioners (or you need to network with them) you might consider a business convention rather than an academic conference (but be aware of the limitations this might bring with itself)
- 6. The Art of Conferencing – Where to Look for? 30/04/2013 Slide 6/16 A couple of tips: 1.Consider the possibility of presenting your research to doctoral colloquium sessions. Many conferences provide this session before the actual starting date and they often offer bursaries to attend the main conference as well. 2. Pick your conference also on the basis of the location. Remember: networking is a funny activity as well!
- 7. The Art of Conferencing – How to Apply? 30/04/2013 Slide 7/16 General advice on Application process: Check conference tracks (whichever fits better for your paper) Check deadlines and dates (both for proposal / abstract / full paper submission and actual conference, as well as fees) Check submission guidelines! and process (structure, word / page limit, graphical materials, references etc.) Strategic Management Conference Association of Consumer Research Conference Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference
- 8. The Art of Conferencing – How to Apply? 30/04/2013 Slide 8/16 General advice on Application process: Before submitting: - check for examples of submissions or past papers - get you paper peer-reviewed (colleagues/staff) - proof reading - make sure this paper hasn’t been published anywhere yet (other conferences or journal publications) - check copyright information of the particular conference - do not submit the same paper to several conferences!
- 9. The Art of Conferencing – How to Apply? 30/04/2013 Slide 9/16 Submission Complete ACCEPTED REJECTED - Registration deadline! - Use reviewers’ comments - Full paper submission - Obtain additional reviews deadline! - Ask for help - Fees (funding)! - Check past papers - Practice presentation (with colleagues, divisional TRY AGAIN! staff) - White Rose Annual Doctoral Conference!
- 10. The Art of Conferencing – Experience 30/04/2013 Slide10/16 BE FOCUSED
- 11. The Art of Conferencing – Experience 30/04/2013 Slide 11/16 LIST EXPECTATIONS
- 12. The Art of Conferencing – Experience 30/04/2013 Slide 12/16 STAND OUT
- 13. The Art of Conferencing – Experience 30/04/2013 Slide 13/16 NETWORK 1. APPROACH PEOPLE 2. QUALITY OVER QUANTITY 3. GIVE THINGS 4. DON’T PUSH YOUR AGENDA 5. BE PRESENT + CONNECT 6. DON’T MAKE FAKE PROMISES 7. FOLLOW UP & KEEP IN TOUCH
- 14. The Art of Conferencing – Experience 30/04/2013 Slide 14/16 PREPARE WELL
- 15. The Art of Conferencing – Experience 30/04/2013 Slide 15/16 EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
- 16. The Art of Conferencing – Experience 30/04/2013 Slide16/16 HAVE FUN AND DON’T EAT TOO MUCH