Strategic Transformation of Large Incumbents: The Role of Managers

Current technological and societal changes often require incumbents to consider their strategic identity and embark on a process of transformation. The purpose of this panel is to stimulate a conversation around different ways in which managerial agency across different hierarchical levels has been theorized in the context of organizational transformation. We will address different cognitive, behavioral, organizational, and cultural aspects that enable or constrain managerial actions during strategic transformation. This panel symposium will bring together scholars working in this area to reflect on the current state of research into strategic transformation with the intention to: (a) develop a common future research agenda, and (b) generate new conversations on the role of managers during transformation processes.