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February 2, 2026Management Learning1 citations

Management Learning and evolving ideals: Embracing imperfectionism?

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TCThomas CalvardAPAjnesh Prasad

Key Points

  • The aim is to propose ‘imperfectionism’ as a constructive approach for academics facing professional pressures.
  • Discussion of current academic pressures and ideals
  • Exploration of the concept of imperfectionism
  • Analysis of its potential benefits for sustainability in academia
  • Emphasizes the need for an alternative to the ideal academic model
  • Suggests imperfectionism can lead to more satisfying careers
  • Highlights potential for greater well-being among academics

Abstract

In this piece, embracing ‘imperfectionism’ is offered as an idea for members of the Management Learning community to consider. As academics are subjected to growing professional demands – and as institutional pressures push them towards becoming the ‘ideal academic’ – imperfectionism presents an alternative (and more constructive) path to a sustainable career.

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Calvard et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980ffd6c1c9540dea812aa0https://doi.org/10.1177/13505076261419498
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