Reflections on the Field of Workgroup Research and My Personal Journey

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process, structure, history I am privileged to share some thoughts as the 2015 INGRoup McGrath Career Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.It was an honor to be so recognized, and much of what follows comes from my INGRoup address and developments since.I start with some quick reflections on the history of workgroup research 1 and some personal milestones on my journey.In so doing, I explain the evolution of the theoretical lens I apply in my workgroup research.Then, I note a few key theoretical, methodological, and practical challenges that we face and some of the work my colleagues and I are currently pursuing toward such aims.I concluded with recommendations for future directions and advice for aspiring workgroup scholars.