Organizing in Times of Crisis

This research area addresses how organizations respond to, navigate, and transform through crises and disruptions. Our research investigates resilient and sustainable organising practices in the face of enduring, intertwined crisis phenomena, contributing knowledge about forms and practices of organising that enable organisational and societal agency in times of continued disruption. We apply process- and practice-theoretical lenses to examine how organisations manage disruption and build capacity for transformation across various empirical contexts.

Specific research topics include CSR communication in times of polarisation, crisis of creativity and AI, the management of tensions and intersectionalities in terms of vulnerability, or crisis-resilient and transformative organising practices in different spheres such as public administrations, companies and civil society initiatives. The goal is to develop new theories and models of organising and crisis management that provide guidance and enable action even under conditions of high uncertainty.

This research is particularly relevant for understanding organisational adaptation in an era of systemic instability. Our findings equip organisations and policymakers with practical knowledge for building resilience, managing complex crises, and creating opportunities for positive change.