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It was an honor to host Professor Davide Nicolini from University of Warwick - Warwick Business School at our Distinguished Scholar Seminar Series here at the University of Zurich.
Over the last four days, Davide led our engaging and insightful seminar titled “How a Practice-theoretical Perspective Makes a Difference.” During this time, international PhD and post-doctoral students explored the origins, characteristics, and unique contributions of practice theory in organizational studies. We delved into the works of foundational scholars like Bourdieu, Giddens, and Schatzki, examining how these perspectives can be applied to real-world phenomena such as knowledge, collaboration, and technological innovation.
The interactive sessions, which included many student presentations, lively discussions of key texts, and expert interviews, allowed participants to deeply engage with the material and consider its practical implications for their own research. Davide’s expertise and passion for the subject were truly inspiring, providing everyone with a deeper understanding of how adopting a practice-theoretical orientation can transform research in management and organization studies.
We are very grateful to Davide for sharing his profound insights and fostering such a rich learning environment. We look forward to continuing these important conversations and applying what we have learned to our future research endeavors.
Thank you, Davide, for an exceptional seminar! We look forward to seeing you again soon at the EGOS (European Group for Organizational Studies) conference in Milan.
