In my own experience (as a practitioner): Building bridges between instructor practitioner experience and their pedagogy

Keywords: experience, second career educators, pedagogy

Abstract: When business schools seek qualified faculty, two pathways of experience are most recognizable. The traditional path requires a proper academic credential, followed by peer-reviewed research publications. An experienced-based path is consistent with Gladwell’s assertion that 10,000 hours of experience creates expertise. Despite the differences between these extremes, business schools often hire professors having a mix of original academic preparation plus real-world experience. Many business faculty join academia after years of industry experience, thus providing valuable perspectives to students. The purpose of this panel discussion is to hear from second-career business educators about how they incorporate varied experiences into management courses.