Conflict Management CM

Scholars who study groups and teams are scattered across many disciplines, such as communication, education, history, information systems, nursing, organizational behavior, philosophy, psychology, political science, public health, and sociology. The Interdisciplinary Network for Group Research (INGRoup) was created to provide a place for scholars to:
1.    Promote communication about group research across fields and nations
2.    Advance understanding about group dynamics through research
3.    Advance theory and methods for understanding groups 
4.    Promote interdisciplinary research

The second INGRoup conference is planned to facilitate conversations among scholars across disciplines. In addition to paper and symposia sessions, innovative sessions designed to facilitate interdisciplinary conversation will be programmed. A business meeting will be devoted to planning for the future of INGRoup and its conferences.

Types of Submissions

An on-line system will be made available from December 1, 2006 to January 15, 2007 to facilitate submission of the following:

Papers: Submit an 800-1000 word extended abstract for papers that (a) present original research, or (b) develop, review, or critique group theory or group methods. Extended abstracts for empirical papers should include: title, keywords, purpose, methodology, results (preliminary if in early stages), conclusions, and key references. Extended abstracts for reviews or critiques should include: title, keywords, purpose, scope of theory/critique/review, conclusions, and key references. All submissions will be asked to provide a 50-word abstract for inclusion in the conference program. Also, provide full name, position, institution, discipline and contact information for all authors. You will be asked to indicate your preference of presenting your paper as an oral presentation or in an interactive poster session. Completed papers are expected at the conference.

Symposia: Submit a 900-1500 word proposal describing the focal issue, the participants' qualifications and expected contributions, and proof of commitment from all participants that they will register for and attend the conference. All submissions will be asked to provide a 50-word abstract for inclusion in the conference program. Provide full name, position, institution, discipline and contact information for all presenters. Symposia that include participants from one disciplinary tradition are highly discouraged.

Submission Procedures

Submit extended abstracts for papers and proposals for symposia by January 15, 2007 to Laurie Weingart (Program Chair) via the www.ingroup.info webpage. Submissions will be reviewed for appropriateness by the Program Committee. The program chair will notify the submitter of acceptance in mid to late March. The submitter is responsible for notifying co-authors or other session participants. All session participants are expected to register for and attend the conference; all accepted papers must be presented by one of the authors.

Local Arrangements

The 2007 conference will be held at the James B. Henry Center for Executive Development on the campus of Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan, USA. A block of rooms has been reserved at the attached Candlewood Suites – East Lansing location (booking code:  ING) for a reduced rate ($85/night + tax for a studio suite or $105/night + tax for a 1-bedroom suite).  All suites include a kitchenette, CD player, TV/VCR, free local phone and high speed Internet access, complimentary shuttle service to and from Capital City Airport (airport code LAN), temporary membership at the attached University Club, and many more amenities.  The conference fee is expected to be approximately $300 and will include conference programs, a welcome dinner in the University Club ballroom on July 12th, and continental breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and break refreshments on July 13th and 14th, including a dinner trip to the Michigan Historical Museum. 

For additional information, go to INGRoup's website, www.INGRoup.info, or contact a member of the organizing committee:

Laurie Weingart (Program Chair), Carnegie Mellon University (weingart@andrew.cmu.edu)
Gwen Wittenbaum (Local Arrangements), Michigan State University (gwittenb@msu.edu)
Joann Keyton (Coordinating Chair), University of Kansas (jkeyton@ku.edu)

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