Panel: Developing a Sustainable Academic Career in IS

What does it take to become a successful Professor in Information Systems? Hard work and a good sense of humor, obviously. But, is it enough? Unsurprisingly, the familiar confession from the people who have made it through the professorial ranks in our field is " Well, it hasn't been easy ". This panel aims to explore why this may be the case, shedding light in the processes, the practices, the cultures, the challenges and success factors that mark a successful academic career in information systems. Four Professors who have moved quickly and successfully in their careers, working in different national contexts, have agreed to talk about their experiences on this panel, leading to an open discussion about good practice and pitfalls for developing a sustainable academic career in IS, diversity in practice and challenges across countries, and the lessons that can be learned for the future.