| Summary: | In this article, based on a Symposium held at the 2022 Academy of Management Meeting, we
present a moderated discussion between established scholars in the field of grand challenges –
Shahzad (Shaz) Ansari, Natalie Slawinski, and Eero Vaara – focusing on the role of
institutional, paradox, and practice theories in research on grand challenges. Our goal for the
symposium was to bring these theoretical perspectives into conversation, reflect on the
strengths and weaknesses of the lenses, and discuss potential intersections for future research
on grand challenges. We present the panelists’ prepared remarks as well as the interactive
discussion covering four topics: the limitations of existing concepts and theories, materiality,
impact, and relations between theory and practice. As part of these four discussion topics, we
also present questions and reflections from the audience. We conclude by summarizing
insights gleaned from the symposium about critical gaps and avenues for future research.
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