Post by IGR-IAE Rennes Graduate School of Management

📢 [Call for Contributions] Studying, Writing, and Expressing Leadership (Differently) 🌍✨ We are thrilled to announce the upcoming international conference "#Leading, #Researching, #Writing, and #Expressing #Leadership (#Differently)", which will take place on November 4th & 5th, 2026, hosted at IGR-IAE Rennes and the CREM laboratory (Université de Rennes)! In our world shaped by turbulent social contexts and complex technological interventions, there is a pressing need for more human, embodied, and resonant forms of research on #leadership. This unique conference aims to create a dedicated space for French- and English-speaking scholars to think, write, and communicate about leadership differently. 🤝 A Prestigious Academic Collaboration: This event is organized in partnership with the scientific association Association Projectique, bringing together an incredible network of institutions: Observatoire de la Santé des Dirigeants (Université de Rennes, Université Rennes 2, EHESP - École des hautes études en santé publique), IÉSEG School of Management, UCLouvain - Université catholique de Louvain, ESCP Business School, Grenoble IAE, and ESSCA School of Management. ✨ Exceptional Keynote Speakers: We are honored to welcome renowned international experts: 👉 Pr. Ilaria Boncori PhD PFHEA FCIPD (University of Essex, UK) 👉 Pr. Jean-Francois CHANLAT (Emeritus, Université Paris Dauphine- PSL & Guest Professor at Université de Rennes) 👉 Pr. Carole Elliott (University of St Andrews, UK) 👉 Pr. Paul Hibbert (University of St Andrews, UK) 👉 Pr. Monika Kostera (Uniwersytet Warszawski / University of Warsaw, Södertörns högskola, & Institut Mines-Télécom Business School) 📝 Submission Formats: Whether you prefer traditional or creative academic paths, we welcome both: 👉 Classic formats: Extended abstracts (3-5 pages) or full drafts (up to 20 pages). 👉 Alternative formats: Essays, autoethnographies, poetry, journaling, plays, or visual collages (1-page summary required). 🚀 Publication Opportunity: The best papers selected during the conference will be published in a special issue of the peer-reviewed Projectique journal! 📅 Key Dates to Remember - June 15th, 2026: Submission deadline 📧 Ready to contribute? Send your proposals to: [email protected] Join us in #Rennes to reshape the future of leadership studies! 💼 #IGRIAERennes #LeadershipStudies #AcademicConference #WritingDifferently #ManagementResearch #CallForPapers #InternationalResearch #Projectique