{"id":13374,"date":"2023-12-19T01:59:18","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T06:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/?p=13374"},"modified":"2023-12-20T14:41:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T19:41:02","slug":"impressions-from-ltas-2023-emerging-paradigms-in-service-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/2023\/12\/impressions-from-ltas-2023-emerging-paradigms-in-service-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Impressions from LTAS 2023: \u201cEmerging Paradigms in Service Research\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Guest article by Linda Alkire and Wafa Hammedi.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we reflect on the 10th anniversary edition of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/ltas\/\">Let&#8217;s Talk About Service (LTAS) conference<\/a>, we, Linda Alkire and Wafa Hammedi, are filled with a profound sense of accomplishment, gratitude, and anticipation for the future. In December 2023, we had the privilege of co-chairing LTAS at the University of Namur in Belgium, where we embraced the theme of &#8220;Emerging Paradigms in Service Research&#8221;.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 1: December 6<sup>th<\/sup>, 2023&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The LTAS opening reception was not only a moment to welcome participants but also to cultivate a welcoming, open, and safe environment for PhD students and early career researchers. The highlight of the evening was the delightful visit from St Nicholas, a cherished tradition in Belgium, where &#8216;Sinterklaas&#8217; and his helpers distribute gifts and sweets, aligning perfectly with the local celebration on December 6<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-1-1024x740.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-1-1024x740.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-1-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-1-768x555.png 768w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-1-1536x1110.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-1-2048x1480.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 2: December 7<sup>th<\/sup>, 2023<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our opening remarks aimed to challenge and inspire attendees to reimagine the scope and impact of their work amidst the shifts in the global landscape brought about by technological, societal, and environmental changes. We also took a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey of LTAS over the past decade. It was a nostalgic and inspiring experience as we revisited the milestones and achievements of each edition through a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a9koBmzE5Gs\">specially curated video<\/a>.&nbsp;This retrospective not only highlighted the evolution of LTAS but also served as a tribute to its enduring impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LTAS 2023 \u2013 Opening video LTAS 2023\" width=\"630\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a9koBmzE5Gs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, we had the honor of celebrating Professor&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ehe.osu.edu\/human-sciences\/directory?id=kandampully.1\">Jay Kandampully&#8217;s<\/a>&nbsp;significant contributions to LTAS throughout these ten years. His dedication and insights have been instrumental in shaping LTAS\u2019s success and its influential role in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-2-1024x477.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-2-1024x477.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-2-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-2-768x358.png 768w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-2-1536x716.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-2.png 1768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Keynote speeches from Professors&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.unibocconi.eu\/people\/gaia-rubera\">Gaia Rubera<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/research.vu.nl\/en\/persons\/mhp-kleijnen\">Mirella Kleijnen<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/business.fsu.edu\/person\/michael-brady\">Mike Brady<\/a>&nbsp;set a tone for introspection and advancement, advocating for a fresh look at our research practices and topics. Each speaker brought a unique perspective, encouraging a fresh look at our research practices and topics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The panel on &#8220;Responsible Research in Business and Marketing,&#8221; exceptionally moderated by Professor&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fordham.edu\/gabelli-school-of-business\/faculty\/full-time-faculty\/sertan-kabadayi\/\">Sertan Kabadayi<\/a>, initiated an important conversation on the ethical responsibilities of our profession and research field.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-3-1024x359.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-3-1024x359.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-3-300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-3-768x269.png 768w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-3-1536x539.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-3-2048x718.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The carefully curated workshop, &#8220;How to Reverse Engineer a Journal Article?&#8221; led by Professor&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qut.edu.au\/about\/our-people\/academic-profiles\/rebekah.bennett\">Rebekah Russell-Bennett<\/a>, was crafted not merely as a skill-building exercise but as a critical exercise in rethinking how we construct and disseminate knowledge in service research.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-4-1024x587.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-4-1024x587.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-4-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-4-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-4-1536x880.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-4.png 2014w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our LTAS 2023 program also featured a surprise social event that seamlessly blended the scholarly with the cultural, allowing our attendees to immerse themselves in the local heritage of Namur. We embarked on a gondola ride carrying us to the Citadel&#8217;s summit, where we explored Le Pavillon (The Belgian Pavillon at the 2015 Milan World Expo) and its immersive art displays. The evening progressed with a curated beer tasting presented by BJoys, showcasing the local brews and offering a taste of Belgium&#8217;s renowned beer culture. The atmosphere was further enlivened by a performance from Les \u00c9chasseurs Namurois \u2013 a UNESCO heritage, and an iconic and vibrant display of local folklore on stilts that captivated everyone&#8217;s attention and hearts. The day&#8217;s festivities culminated with a gala dinner at the prestigious Le Ch\u00e2teau de Namur, where we gathered for an evening of gastronomic delight and heartfelt toasts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-5-1024x940.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-5-1024x940.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-5-300x275.png 300w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-5-768x705.png 768w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-5-1536x1409.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-5.png 1602w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Gala Dinner, Kristina Heinonen on behalf of AMA SERVSIG took a moment to honor the founders of LTAS\u2014Wafa Hammedi, Annouk Lievens, Bart Lariviere, and Sertan Kabadayi \u2014with appreciation plaques. This recognition from SERVSIG was not only sincere but also deeply touching, serving to acknowledge their visionary leadership, relentless efforts in establishing and nurturing the LTAS conferences, and their significant contributions to advancing the service field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-6-770x1024.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"13383\" class=\"wp-image-13383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-6-770x1024.png 770w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-6-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-6-768x1022.png 768w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-6.png 908w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-19-at-07.47.45-860x1024.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"13386\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-19-at-07.47.45.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/?attachment_id=13386\" class=\"wp-image-13386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-19-at-07.47.45-860x1024.png 860w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-19-at-07.47.45-252x300.png 252w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-19-at-07.47.45-768x915.png 768w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-19-at-07.47.45.png 1174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our last surprise of the day marked the debut of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sSAKyoRflR4\">LTAS song<\/a>&nbsp;created and performed by members of our community. This song encapsulated the spirit of LTAS, and our hope is that it will become an enduring tradition, sung at future conferences to celebrate and remember the essence of what brings us together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LTAS 2023 \u2013 Let&#039;s Talk About Service Song\" width=\"630\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sSAKyoRflR4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 3: December 8th, 2023<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The last day of LTAS 2023 was marked by a palpable sense of anticipation, which was more than met by the stimulating keynotes from Professors&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gazi-islam-9b8308a\/?originalSubdomain=en\">Gazi Islam<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edhec.edu\/en\/research-and-faculty\/faculty\/professors-and-researchers\/martin-wetzels\">Martin Wetzels<\/a>. Their presentations captivated our audience and set a vigorous intellectual pace for the day. Fueled by these insights, attendees poured their energy into group workshops, where they diligently worked on crafting research proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the afternoon, the teams had the opportunity to present the projects they had been working on. This session allowed for peer review and constructive feedback. The presentations demonstrated the effort and thoughtfulness of the teams, as well as the beneficial influence of the renowned academic coaches who provided support throughout the process. The commitment shown by everyone involved was commendable and contributed to the productive and scholarly atmosphere of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Picture-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"13393\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Picture-6.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/picture-6\/\" class=\"wp-image-13393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Picture-6.jpg 794w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Picture-6-300x201.jpg 300w, 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decoding=\"async\" width=\"913\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Picture-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"13392\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Picture-5.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/picture-5\/\" class=\"wp-image-13392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Picture-5.jpg 913w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Picture-5-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Picture-5-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 913px) 100vw, 913px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In our closing remarks, we celebrated the past decade&#8217;s achievements and looked eagerly towards the<strong> next LTAS, to be hosted by Maastricht University on December 4-6, 2024 (co-chaired by Kars Mennens, Gaby Odekerken \u2013 Schr\u00f6der, and Dominik Mahr)<\/strong> reaffirming our joint commitment to the advancement of service research by supporting the new generation of service scholars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A sincere thank you to all participants, keynotes, academic coaches, LTAS founders, and to our fantastic NADI-CERCLE team for making this edition such a big success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, in hosting LTAS 2023, we did more than commemorate a decade of academic excellence; we set the stage for a future where service scholarship is at the forefront of addressing the complex, interconnected challenges of our modern world. We called upon the participants to rise with courage and creativity to meet the demands of the present and the uncertainties of the future. Here&#8217;s to continuing this critical journey together, with resilience and resolve, at LTAS and beyond!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To revisit the highlights and memorable moments of LTAS 2023, we invite you to enjoy&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=w1k7VNWkgAw\">this video<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LTAS 2023 \u2013 Aftermovie\" width=\"630\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w1k7VNWkgAw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Best Wishes,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Linda Alkire and Wafa Hammedi&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-circle-mask\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-7-300x244.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-7-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.servsig.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LTAS10-7.jpg 699w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Linda\u00a0Alkire, Ph.D.<\/strong><br \/>Roberts Excellence Endowed Professor Associate Professor of Marketing<br \/>Texas State University, USA\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wafa Hammedi, Ph.D.<\/strong><br \/>Professor of Service Management<br \/>NADI-CERCLE, University of Namur, Belgium&nbsp;<br \/><br \/><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guest article by Linda Alkire and Wafa Hammedi. 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