In-person Paper Development Workshop hosted by WU Vienna University of Economics and Business

Purpose and Agenda

This Idea Development Workshop (IDW) is primarily geared toward anyone (regardless of rank) interested in publishing in the Annals—the leading journal dedicated to publishing integrative reviews. This IDW is designed to help participants develop great ideas that are the foundation for well-crafted proposals for submission to the Annals.

The workshop has two parts. In the first part, we provide information about writing integrative reviews and publishing in the Annals. The Annals team will provide an overview of the publication process of the Annals, how proposals are evaluated, and how to address the key elements of the proposal.

In the second part, we offer roundtable discussions of participants’ ideas for proposals to be submitted to the Annals (please come prepared to discuss your idea). We will match several participants with a facilitator (Annals Associate Editor or EIC) who will discuss and provide feedback on these ideas. Participation in this part of the workshop is limited.

There are two steps to participation:

1. Application and submission of a proposal, and;
2. Registration and payment for those who are accepted.

Application  Information

An application is required for all participants. To participate in the afternoon roundtable discussions, please submit a 350-word abstract of your proposal or conceptual idea with your application.

• Application Submission Deadline: 15 May 2026
• Acceptance to IDW Decision: 22 May 2026

Registration Information

Only those participants who are accepted will be sent the registration and payment link.

• Registration and Payment Required for Accepted Participants: 5 June 2026
  • Attending morning session only: USD$10.00
  • Attending morning and afternoon sessions: USD$25.00 (lunch included)

Please note:

• Submitting a proposal does not guarantee acceptance to the workshop.
• Participation in this workshop does not guarantee acceptance of the associated full-text proposal to Annals and does not provide special preference in the review process.
• Link to pay the registration fee will be provided for accepted participants.
• The registration fee is non-refundable. Paid registrations may be transferred to another member of the accepted author’s team. Each author attending must register and pay the registration fee.

Pre-Workshop Activities

Please read these From the Editors’ essays prior to submitting your abstract.

• Cronin, M. A., & George, E. 2023. Writing for the reader. Academy of Management Annals, 18: 1–2. https://doi/10.5465/annals.2023.0289
• Cronin, M. A., & George, E. 2023. The why and how of the integrative review. Organizational Research Methods, 26: 168–192. https://doi.org/10.1177/1094428120935507
• Cronin, M. A., Galvin, B. M., George, E., Gruber, M., Lindebaum, D., Markman, G. D., … & Wood, G. T. 2025. From a portfolio of journals to a system of knowledge production. Academy of Management Annals, 19: 1–8. https://doi.org/10.5465/annals.2024.0337
• Rousseau, D. 2024. Reviews as research: Steps in developing trustworthy synthesis. Academy of Management Annals,18: 1–8. https://doi.org/10.5465/annals.2024.0132

Accommodations and Logistics

Attendees are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs.
Refreshments will be provided by WU Vienna.