1. Practice of Strategy Interest Group Update and Vision

2. Who are we?: • Two different types of members - two different sets of interests • Practice theory researchers - latest in practice theory, venues to publish, interesting empirical cases and data, collaborators • Practitioners – applicable theories, latest in research, network • Common ground: • Strategy activities, strategy worker and strategy tools • Learning from each other

3. Goals: • Innovative learning opportunities in the field of Practice of Strategy • Career support for academic members and networking opportunities for both groups • Benefits from Practice IG membership not only 4 days a year but continuously

4. How: • Three working groups: • Strategy and vision • Communication, PR and membership services • Practitioner connections

5. Current initiatives: • SMS Best Conference Paper Prize for Practice Implications (4th year) • Virtual desk www.practiceig.pbwiki.com • Joint conference with Process IG spring 2010, Finland (special SMJ issue?) • Continuity: Recommend last year Reps at Large to become candidates for Associate IG Chair election • Linking with other established Practice groups (Academy, EGOS, BAM, EURAM)

6. What ideas do we have for the future? • Linkedinconnections • Special Practice issue • Podcast • Special panels during main conference • Mixed track/common ground sessions • PhD student session

7. Comments, questions? • Thank you