Rethinking Cross-Sector Social Innovation
The Social Innovation and Change Initiative hosted its inaugural research conference Rethinking Cross-Sector Social Innovation at the Harvard Kennedy School, April 6-7, 2018. The aim of the conference was to reignite scholarly interest in the phenomenon of cross-sector work and build knowledge to inform decision making and policy.
Conference
Agenda
“Rethinking Cross-Sector Social Innovation” will showcase how research on cross-sector work can both be scientifically rigorous and also provide contributions to practice. Papers selected explore areas of inquiry including:
- Enabling conditions for cross-sector work
- Processes and structures underlying cross-sector work
- Development of novel organizational forms to address social problems that transcend sectors
- Performance and impact of cross-sector work
- Role of policy making and struggles of implementing reforms at state and global-level
- Other elements of cross-sector social innovation, more
generally
The research demonstrates methodological and theoretical diversity, including quantitative and qualitative studies, as well as studies that take a multi-level approach connecting organizational processes with the broader institutional environment.
(please note the conference is currently at capacity and attendance is limited to presenting scholars)
Key Dates
Abstract submission (approximately 500 words): November 1, 2017
Notification of acceptance: January 15, 2018
Submission of full paper: March 1, 2018
Pre-Conference Session: April 5, 2018
Main Conference: April 6-7, 2018
Thank you for a wonderful conference!
Organizers
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Julie Battilana
Founder and Faculty Chair -
Christian Seelos
Leo Tindemans Chair for Business Model Innovation, KU Leuven -
Chris Marquis
Professor of Management, Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University -
Johanna Mair
Professor of Organization, Strategy and Leadership at the Hertie School of Governance