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Dr. Anna Plotnikova is an Assistant Professor of Strategic Change at VU Amsterdam, School of Business and Economics. Anna has obtained her PhD at Leeds University Business School and holds Master Degree in Business Administration from the Radboud University. Prior starting her Master Anna worked for three years in the HR consulting company in St.Petersburg (Russia). Also, throughout her PhD Anna had a close collaboration with strategy practitioners in large telecommunication company (part of EU Horizon 2020 research programme) that provided her with experience of strategy-making processes in multinational organisation.
Anna also is a member of the Social Media Committee in ‘Strategizing Activities and Practices’ Interest Group and is Representative-at-Large in Strategy Practice Interest Group
Research
Anna’s research interests lie at the intersection of the strategy process and strategy practice streams. She is specifically interested in understanding the changes in strategizing activities in the context of digital business transformation. Her PhD thesis investigated the organizing of open strategizing through implementation of an online strategy community within a large company.
Teaching
Management and Practice of Consulting (Master level); Organizational Development and Change (Master level); Consulting Project (Master level); Supervision of Master thesis.
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Academic qualification
Innovation Management, PhD, Organizing an Online Community for Open Strategizing in a Large Organization, University of Leeds
1 Sept 2016 → 28 May 2020
Award Date: 28 May 2020
Business Administration, Master, Institutionalization of internationalization within universities, Radboud University
1 Sept 2014 → 17 Aug 2015
Award Date: 17 Aug 2015
Marketing, Bachelor, Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University
1 Sept 2006 → 15 Jun 2011
Award Date: 15 Jun 2011
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Performing Micro-Role Transitions in Open Strategy
Plotnikova, A., Brielmaier, C. & Friesl, M., 22 Mar 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Management Studies. 30 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Keeping Innovative Projects Aligned With Strategy
de Man, A.-P., Plotnikova, D. A. & Hoeksema, L., 5 Mar 2024, In: MIT Sloan Management Review. 2024, March 5Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Professional
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Bending the Pipes: Regaining Attention through Reinvention and Renewal
Plotnikova, A., Pandza, K. & Whittington, R., Feb 2024, In: Strategic Organization. 22, 1, p. 165-188 24 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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BRIDGING EXPECTATIONS: BIDIRECTIONAL FRAMING FOR NAVIGATING LEGITIMACY TENSION
Plotnikova, A., Pandza, K. & Khanagha, S., 2024, In: Academy of Management Proceedings. 2024, 1, 1 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Meeting Abstract › Academic
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Wendbare strategie: hoe experimenten helpen koers te houden
de Man, A.-P., Hoeksema, L. & Plotnikova, A., Dec 2022, In: Holland Management Review. 39, 4, p. 30-37 8 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Professional
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Courses
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Het einde van strategie?! This project is funded by Stichting Management Studies
Plotnikova, D. A. (Project Researcher), de Man, A.-P. (Project Researcher) & Hoeksema, L. (Project Researcher)
1/09/21 → 1/07/22
Project: Research
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Associate Programme Chair SAP IG at Strategic Management Society
Plotnikova, D. A. (Participant)
1 Jan 2025 → 31 Dec 2025Activity: Other
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Navigating the Path to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Strategy Making
Plotnikova, D. A. (Participant), Langmayr, T. (Organiser), Hautz, J. (Participant), Ng, E. (Participant), Johansson, J. (Participant) & Laine, P.-M. (Participant)
13 Aug 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Seminar › Academic
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Strategic Management Society (External organisation)
Plotnikova, A. (Member)
1 Jan 2020 → …Activity: Membership › Academic
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Paper Presentation - How strategy professionals develop and sustain an online strategy community
Plotnikova, A. (Invited speaker)
20 Nov 2020Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Professional
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‘Strategizing Activities and Practices’ Interest Group (External organisation)
Plotnikova, A. (Member)
1 Apr 2020 → …Activity: Membership › Academic
Prizes / Grants
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2022 Outstanding Contribution to the SAP Community award
Plotnikova, D. A. (Recipient), 10 Aug 2022
Prize / Grant: Prize › Academic
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2024 Outstanding Contribution to the SAP Community award
Plotnikova, D. A. (Recipient), 11 Aug 2024
Prize / Grant: Prize › Academic
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Outstanding Academic Performance Prize for PhD in the Faculty of Business
Plotnikova, A. (Recipient), 7 Dec 2020
Prize / Grant: Prize › Academic
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Strategizing Activities and Practices (SAP) Best Paper Award at the Academy of Management 2024
Plotnikova, D. A. (Recipient), Pandza, K. (Recipient) & Khanagha, S. (Recipient), 11 Aug 2024
Prize / Grant: Prize › Academic