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The 3rd Open Strategy Workshop is set to take place at the University of Innsbruck on June 25-26, 2026, marking the continuation of a series of events that aim to foster dialogue between academia and practice. This year's edition follows the successful 2nd Open Strategy Workshop, which took place at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford in 2025.
The event, organized by a local team led by Robin Engelbach and Winky Wu, promises to be an engaging platform for specialist panels, interactive poster sessions, and a practice-oriented panel with experts from the corporate world. The highlight of the event will be an Oxford Union-style debate between the University of Innsbruck and the University of Zurich, a tradition that was initiated during the 2nd Open Strategy Workshop.
Open Strategy, an emerging approach to strategic management, emphasises transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration in the strategy formation and execution process. This approach has gained significant attention in both business practice and scientific research due to its potential to harness collective intelligence, align operations effectively, and enable organisations to remain agile in an evolving environment.
The central dimensions of Open Strategy include transparency and openness, inclusiveness and participation, collaboration and cross-functional alignment, and a dynamic and iterative process. The fundamental elements of Open Strategy include measurable goal setting, shared access to strategic information, distributed decision-making, ongoing monitoring and feedback, and a supportive culture.
The debate's thesis this year is "Open Strategy is a Sham!", questioning whether the participation promises of Open Strategy can truly be fulfilled. The event aims to provide a platform for open discussion and critical examination of the Open Strategy concept, fostering a deeper understanding of its central dimensions and fundamental elements.
Attendees from the University of Innsbruck for the 2025 event included Julia Hautz, Adriana Wacker, Thomas Ortner, Leonhard Dobusch, and Felix Schmid. The blog post about the Open Strategy Workshop can be found on ConJunction at this link: https://osconjunction.net/2025/06/26/open-strategy-workshop-from-oxford-2025-to-innsbruck-2026/
The Open Strategy Workshop serves as a unique opportunity for academics, practitioners, and students to engage in discussions about the latest developments in Open Strategy, share insights, and network with like-minded individuals. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting to delve into the field, the Open Strategy Workshop promises to be an enlightening and inspiring event.
- During the discussion at the Open Strategy Workshop, participants may critique the notion that Open Strategy's promotion of participation can be fully realized, prompting a need for critical examination and deeper understanding of Open Strategy's central dimensions.
- Attendees who seek personal growth, self-development, and learning can benefit greatly from the Open Strategy Workshop, offered as a unique space for exploring the latest advancements in Open Strategy, exchanging ideas, and networking with professionals in science, education, and business.