20804: Theorizing from and with Microhistory

Friday, July 25, 2025

08:30 - 10:30 CEST (GMT+2)

Location: Bella Center: MR7

Session Type: PDW (workshop)
Orientation: Research
Shareable link: https://cdmcd.co/6vp4jd

Participant(s)

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Liv Egholm

Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
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Andrew Hargadon

U. of California, Davis, United States
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Alan McKinlay

University of St. Andrews
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Elena Giovannoni

Birmingham Business School, U. of Birmingham, UK
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Michael Heller

Brunel Business School, Brunel U. London
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Pilvikki Lantela

University of Lapland, Finland

This PDW aims to create a forum for exploring how theorizing with and from microhistory can enhance the dialogue between management history and management and organizational studies(MOS). While previous discussions have concentrated mainly on microhistorical methodologies, this PDW aims to broaden the discourse to include its ontological and epistemological implications. Microhistory provides a framework for reconceptualizing the interrelatedness of the particular and the general, agency and structure, as well as micro and macro perspectives. In this PDW, a panel will begin the conversation on how microhistorical theorization can advance our understanding of key concepts such as Temporality, Context, Affect, Agency, and Materiality. Following the panel discussion, all participants will be encouraged to discuss how integrating microhistorical theorizing with management and organizational studies can bring both fields forward. This collaborative effort will foster collaborations and facilitate the development of a research agenda focused on microhistorical theorizing within the realms of management history and MOS.