Academy of Management Fellows Group: Honoring Excellence in Management Science and Practice

The Fellows Group represents the highest distinction in the Academy of Management, recognizing scholars and practitioners who have made significant contributions to the science and practice of management. Through fellowship, discourse, and intellectual leadership, our members continue to shape the future of management research and education.

Established within the Academy of Management, the Fellows Group serves as a forum for distinguished scholars and practitioners who have significantly impacted the field of management. Our members have demonstrated exceptional contributions through research, teaching, and practice, advancing both the theoretical understanding and practical application of management principles.

 

Core Purposes

  • The Fellows Group recognizes and honors members of the Academy of Management who have made significant contributions to the science and practice of management. This recognition represents one of the highest distinctions in the field.

  • Other activities of an educational nature may be performed which are deemed necessary for the exercise of intellectual leadership in the field of management.

  • Creating opportunities for collaboration and dialogue among distinguished scholars to provide opportunities for fellowship and a forum for discussion among persons so recognized and honored.

  • Supporting activities of an educational nature necessary for intellectual leadership.

 

Annual Meeting

The Fellows Group conducts an Annual Meeting that brings together the most distinguished minds in management science. This gathering serves as a vital forum for:

  • Discussion among Fellows

  • Constitutional amendments if needed

  • Potential establishment or modification of dues by majority vote

  • Fellowship among recognized members

 

Leadership Structure

  • Dean of Fellows: Serves as the administrative head and primary leader

  • Deputy Dean: Assists in conducting group affairs and maintains the Fellows roster

  • Committee on Membership: Nine active Fellows who oversee the nomination and confirmation process

 

Election as a Fellow is a lifetime honor that recognizes exceptional contributions to the field. Fellows maintain active engagement through participation in annual meetings and ongoing scholarly discourse.

 
Annual Dues