13th Aotearoa New Zealand Organisational Psychology and Organisational Behaviour Conference 

Friday 22nd November 2024, University of Canterbury , 9-5pm

 Please note: You can also register your attendance for the Institute of Organisational Psychology (IOP) symposium, taking place the day before the conference, Nov 21, through this portal.

OVERVIEW OF CONFERENCE (Fri, 22 Nov)

The Conference will run from 9am through to approximately 5:00pm, followed by a wine and cheese function, and include a keynote and presentations.

We welcome abstracts from practitioners, academics, and students on topics related to Organisational Psychology, Organisational Behaviour, and related fields. The aim

of this conference is to share the great OP/OB research that is carried out in New Zealand, and to strengthen our community of researchers and practitioners.

VENUE

The conference will take place at the University of Canterbury, at Rehua 226 Te Moana.

Corner of, Forestry and Arts, Ilam, Christchurch 8041

COSTS

The cost of attendance is $99 presenters/delegates; $50 students (GST included).

We endeavoured to keep this conference accessible to all by keeping costs down. Thanks to the Institute of Organisational Psychology New Zealand for sponsoring this event and for helping us keep the costs low.

The conference is great value with high quality and engaging presentations, networking opportunities at morning and afternoon tea, as well as lunch and a wine and cheese function at the end of the day.

POST-GRADUATE STUDENT WORKSHOP, Nov 21, 2-5pm (free for students who attend either IOP day and/or conference)

Professor Helena Cooper-Thomas will present a workshop on “Small improvements with big benefits: research questions and writing for clarity and impact”.

This workshop will comprise two parts, the first focused on research questions and the second on writing well.

Research questions underpin research, providing direction and guard-rails for the researcher(s), and—once the research is written up—helping guide readers. Developing an interesting and impactful research question can be an iterative process. In this workshop, Helena will present frameworks on impactful research questions, share examples of research question refinement and show how scholars situate their research question in publications. She will also focus on helping attendees develop and refine their own research questions to make them interesting and impactful.

Writing provides an important channel for presenting our research ideas. Yet we sometimes get so tangled in our ideas that we neglect our audience. This befuddlement can reduce the impact of our research. In the second half of the workshop, Helena will work with attendees to share tips around writing well, aiming to help everyone improve their writing.

A link will be shared before the workshop to collect and disseminate resources. Please make sure you have signed up to the workshop so you can be part of this preparatory phase.

**POST-GRADUATE STUDENT SOCIAL, Nov 21, 6pm (FREE for students who attend either IOP day and/or conference)**

An evening social of bowling in Central Ōtautahi | Christchurch has been organized for post-graduate students attending IOP and/or ANZOPOB by Haris Butt (UC MSc I-O Psychology).

This event will take place at either Holey Moley (indoor bowling), or Christchurch Bowling Club (outdoor lawn bowling). The evening is sponsored by the ANZOPOB organizing committee, and includes one game and light nibbles.

This social is a great opportunity for post-graduate students to mix and mingle ahead of the conference the next morning!

Please RSVP for the social while registering. There are 30 spots, and priority will be given to post-graduate students who are travelling to Ōtautahi to attend IOP and/or the conference. Haris will be in touch via email closer to the conference on the final location decision and evening details.

CONTACTS

General queries: sanna.malinen@canterbury.ac.nz

Submissions and review: joana.kuntz@canterbury.ac.nz; sarah.wright@canterbury.ac.nz

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Jennifer Hoi Ki Wong, SPSH, UC (Jennifer.wong@canterbury.ac.nz) 

Joana C. Kuntz, SPSH, UC (joana.kuntz@canterbury.ac.nz) 

Katharina Näswall, SPSH, UC (katharina.naswall@canterbury.ac.nz) 

Sanna Malinen, UC Business School (sanna.malinen@canterbury.ac.nz)

Sarah Wright, UC Business School (sarah.wright@canterbury.ac.nz)

Institute of Organisational Psychology (IOP) symposium, Thursday, 21st November

The event kicks off at 8:30am with registration, followed by a keynote address at 9:00am by Michael Leiter on strengthening workgroup culture to prevent burnout.

Dr. Michael P. Leiter is an expert in the psychology of work, holding a PhD from the University of Oregon, an MA from Vanderbilt University, and a BA from Duke University. His distinguished career includes tenure as the Canada Research Chair in Occupational Health and Wellness at Acadia University and as a Professor of Organizational Psychology at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia. Widely recognized for his influential research on job burnout and work engagement, Dr. Leiter has contributed extensively to the scholarly and practical understanding of occupational well-being. His current endeavors are centered on aiding organizations to leverage employee survey data to enhance work life quality effectively. An acclaimed keynote speaker, Dr. Leiter has addressed a diverse array of audiences, ranging from public sector leaders and healthcare professionals to human resource practitioners. His innovative research has created Strengthening a Culture of Respect and Engagement (SCORE), a workgroup intervention that fosters appreciation and respect among colleagues, aiming to mitigate job burnout and enhance workplace culture.

Why Attend?

Learn from leading experts in organisational psychology, including workshops on leadership coaching, managing psychosocial risks, and the benefits of neurodivergence in the workplace. Participate in hands-on sessions focused on:
Coaching. Gain practical skills in leadership coaching, with a special emphasis on coaching STEM managers and leveraging strengths-based approaches.
Wellbeing at Work. Explore strategies to enhance employee wellbeing, including structured wellbeing check-ins and approaches fostering a supportive work environment.
Improving Psychological Safety & Climate. Learn practical approaches to investigate and address bullying and harassment and develop a culture of respect and civility in the workplace.

Event Details:
Date: 21 November 2024
Time: 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: University of Canterbury
Cost: $115 for members, $230 for non-members, Student members free

Note: Post-graduate workshop with Helena Cooper-Thomas on "Small improvements with big benefits: research questions and writing for clarity and impact” is scheduled for 2-5pm on Thursday, 21st November. A PG student social event follows the workshop at 6pm. Please see details above.