Getting Started Guide

Welcome to the Connect@AOM, the Academy of Management's vibrant and engaging member community where you can connect, learn, and grow with like-minded individuals who share your scholarly and professional interests in management research, education, and practice. With so much to explore and discover, we encourage you to dive right in and engage in the ways that best suit your needs.

To get started, we suggest checking out these four activities that can jump-start your journey:

  1. Update your profile with your photo and demographics.
  2. Join a community that aligns with your interests and expertise.
  3. Ask or answer a question in a community discussion forum to get valuable insights from your peers.
  4. Connect with others via the Member Directory to expand your network and forge new relationships.

By completing these activities, you'll begin to build your network and engage with the AOM scholarly community.

Join the conversation to collaborate across disciplines, discover opportunities for learning and growth, and contribute to the vibrant intellectual community that defines the Academy of Management. Let's get started and build your Connect@AOM Community experience today!

 

Update Your Profile

 

  

Updating your profile is important in connecting with like-minded peers based on shared expertise and experiences. To add a photo and other demographics to your profile, simply go to Profile > My Profile from the main navigation bar, and use the Actions drop-down under the photo or avatar to select Change Picture. While updating your profile, take a moment to review your Privacy Settings (under the My Account tab on your profile) to ensure your profile visibility is set to your liking. By taking these simple steps, you'll be able to make meaningful connections with your peers and maximize the value of your Academy of Management membership.

Update Your Preferences

Take control of your community experience by customizing your notification preferences. From your profile page, navigate to My Account > Community Notifications to choose how you receive updates (real-time, daily digest, or consolidated digests), then visit Email Preferences to decide which categories of emails you'd like to receive via email. While you're there, review your Privacy Settings to manage what other members can see about you. These simple adjustments let you control your community communications, ensuring you stay connected without overwhelming your inbox.

Join a Discussion

 

 

Explore the different groups available on the Connect@AOM Community and ask your peers a question related to your work or a high-level strategic topic.

Simply select Create > Discussion Thread from the main navigation bar, choose the appropriate community, enter a descriptive subject line, type your question, and press Post. You can also browse existing discussions and share your thoughts by pressing the blue Reply button. Remember, your contributions can make a huge impact on the professional lives of your peers, so don't hesitate to join the conversation!

Member Directory

The Connect@AOM Community helps you build a professional network with like-minded individuals working on similar projects, strategies, and challenges. Access the Directory from the main navigation to find and connect with other members based on your location or specific research interests.

You can also browse Networks based on your profile information to connect with like-minded individuals. Visit My Connections > Networks from My Profile to see the available Networks and connect with others who share your attributes.