This Forum centers on developing research ideas and partnerships to drive research projects that address leadership in a new era. The Forum will begin with a discussion of the current state of leadership research and the new challenges leaders face today. A central feature of the session will be a series of brief presentations in which attendees share their own research projects, creating a broad foundation of ideas and perspectives. Building on these presentations, facilitated brainstorming sessions will help participants generate actionable research ideas and form collaborative projects on topics such as leading human and nonhuman teams, developing trust in polarized environments, navigating crises that cross organizational and national boundaries, and leveraging technology and data for adaptive and inclusive leadership. The Forum is designed to spark connections, inspire innovative directions, and catalyze cross-disciplinary research collaborations.
Schedule
1:00-1:15 p.m.: Welcome and Opening Remarks
1:15–2:30 p.m.: Panel: Research in Action Panel
Brief talks and audience discussion related to extending leadership research into meaningful real-world applications
2:30–3:00 p.m.: Rapid Research Talks & Posters (5 min each)
Provocative ideas, datasets, methods, and early-stage research questions shaping the future of leadership research
3:00-3:30 p.m.: Coffee Break (Posters on display)
3:30–4:40 p.m.: Panel: Where Is Leadership Research Going?
A forward-looking dialogue among leading leadership scholars exploring where the field is headed, what questions matter most, and how leadership research must evolve to remain impactful.
4:45–5:15 p.m.: Structured Table Discussions
5:15–5:30 p.m.: Table Discussion Reports and Closing Remarks
Co-Chairs
Topic
2026 Annual Conference
Date
April 29, 2026
Time
1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Delivery Type
In-Person
