'Mastering the Art of Publishing: Crafting Impactful Papers for Top Journals' Leadership, Organisations, Behaviour and Reputation Research Seminar

Professor Lumineau's research investigates inter-organisational partnerships, the interplay between contract and trust in collaborative strategies, opportunism and ethical issues and blockchain governance. Prior to receiving his PhD from École des hautes études commerciales de Paris, France, he worked as a project manager in the insurance and investment banking industries, living and working in France, the USA, Germany, Canada, Switzerland, Australia and China.

An associate editor at the Journal of Management, Professor Lumineau also sits on the editorial board of the Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science and Strategic Organization. He is an elected member of the Academy of Management's Strategic Management Executive Committee and has served as the Program Chair of the Co-operative Strategies Interest Group at the Strategic Management Society. He has over 50 publications, including in the top management journals, such as the Academy of Management Annals, the Academy of Management Journal, the Academy of Management Review, the Journal of International Business Studies, the Journal of Management, the Journal of Management Studies, Organization Science, Organization Studies, Research Policy and the Strategic Management Journal.

So far, Professor Lumineau has taught in six main fields, covering inter-organisational relationships and partnerships (PhD and Master's levels), psycho-cognitive foundations of strategy (PhD level), strategic management (MBA, Executive MBA, Master's and undergraduate levels), international strategy (MBA, Weekend MBA, Master's and undergraduate levels), channel management (MBA and undergraduate levels) and programmes in executive education. In 2017, Professor Lumineau was chosen by Poets and Quants as one of the '40 Under 40 Most Outstanding Business School Professors' and he has received numerous scholarly awards, including the Best Paper Award from the Business Policy and Strategy division and the Most Influential Article Award from the Conflict Management division at the Academy of Management Conference, the Discovery Early Career Research Award from the Australian Research Council and the Jay Ross Faculty Scholar Award at Purdue University, USA.

The topic of this presentation is 'Mastering the Art of Publishing: Crafting Impactful Papers for Top Journals', with a focus on the Journal of Management. The seminar will provide insights into the publishing process for top-tier management journals, exploring the Journal of Management's mission, contribution criteria and publishing pathways, including theoretical insights, phenomenon-driven research, methodological advancements and review papers. With practical advice offered on managing revisions, developing a research agenda, collaborating with co-authors and maintaining motivation amidst challenges, the seminar aims to demystify the publishing landscape and equip researchers with tools for success.

The seminar is for an internal audience and will be held on 16 June 2025, 1:00pm, in room LG01 of the Henley Business School building, Whiteknights campus. For those unable to attend in person there is also the option to dial in remotely via Microsoft Teams. If you are interested in joining, please contact Alex Baker on a.j.baker@henley.ac.uk

After the seminar has concluded, Professor Lumineau will lead a Research in Focus session on 'Advancing Phenomenon-Based Research in Management' with members of faculty and research students from 2:30pm. This presentation will explore the importance of phenomenon-driven research as an alternative to the dominant theory-first approach in management studies. Phenomenon-based research prioritises real-world events and organisational challenges, offering contextually relevant insights that may not align with existing theories. Using the PRIME framework - pertinence, reach, insightfulness, magnification and expediency - discussions will centre on how researchers can effectively select and frame phenomena for study. The presentation emphasises the potential of this approach to advance management knowledge, demonstrating its application through examples like blockchain and war and advocating for its complementary role alongside theory-driven research.

Members of LOBR faculty may also request to book a one to one meeting with Professor Lumineau on 16 June 2025. Each appointment will last 30 minutes, between 3:30pm to 5:00pm. Slots are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To arrange an appointment, please contact Alex Baker on a.j.baker@henley.ac.uk

LOBR research seminars are co-ordinated by Professor Bernd Vogel and Dr Anastasiya Saraeva.