Paul Spee

Associate Professor Paul Spee holds a dual role as Associate Professor and Research Hub Leader (Practice and Process Studies) at the UQ Business School, School of Business. His research focuses on strategy-as-practice, qualitative methodologies, and organizational ethnography with applications in industries like reinsurance, healthcare, and telecommunication. He leads research teams and has published influential works such as the book Making a Market for Acts of God, which explores global reinsurance practices. His editorial roles include Senior Editor at Organization Studies and editorial board membership at Long Range Planning and Organizational Research Methods.

Research Interests: Paul’s work bridges theoretical and practical domains, emphasizing how organizational practices inform strategy and vice versa. Key themes include routine dynamics, institutional ambidexterity, and the materiality of strategic tools. His recent focus on disaster governance and community resilience reflects expanding interests in societal challenges.

Professional Contributions: Paul chairs the SAP interest group within the Academy of Management and organizes academic streams at international conferences. He actively contributes to practitioner communities through webinars on qualitative methods and career development for early-career researchers. His work has been featured in The Economist, Financial Times, and ABC News.

Awards: His research has received multiple accolades including the Emerald Citation Award, best paper awards from the Academy of Management and EGOS, and supervision excellence via student awards like the Carolyn Dexter Award.

Teaching & Leadership: Delivers strategy courses in the Master of Business and the Medical Leadership Program. Supervises students whose work has achieved notable recognition, fostering the next generation of strategy scholars.

Research Teams: Leads projects on crisis governance, venture emergence, and telemedicine routines. Collaborates internationally through initiatives like the ‘Black Summer’ bushfire analysis and interdisciplinary work on corporate tax legitimacy.