The Accidental Methodologist: Reflections on a Serendipitous Career

Abstract

In this retrospective of Ann Langley's extensive career, she shares how methodological insights emerged in her research career as a qualitative researcher in strategy and management. Her retrospective provides the back story of some of her highly-cited methods papers. Ann acknowledges the role that other researchers and authors have played in her research career.

Citation

Langley, A. (2021), "The Accidental Methodologist: Reflections on a Serendipitous Career", Hill, A.D., Lê, J.K., McKenny, A.F., O'Kane, P., Paroutis, S. and Smith, A.D. (Ed.) Research in Times of Crisis (Research Methodology in Strategy and Management, Vol. 13), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 27-36. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1479-838720210000013004