27 June 2025, 15:30-16:30 CET
Join us for an insightful conversation with Chris P. Long and Sim B. Sitkin as they present ideas from their chapter, Institutional Contradictions: A Persistent Threat to Trust in Public Sector Organisations, featured in the Edward Elgar Handbook on Trust in Public Governance.
In this thought-provoking webinar, Chris and Sim will explore how institutional contradictions – arising from conflicting stakeholder expectations – can undermine public trust. Drawing from organisational science literature, they discuss how these contradictions shape institutional dynamics and influence trust-building efforts across both public and private sectors. Whether you're familiar with the chapter or discovering it for the first time, this webinar offers fresh perspectives and a valuable opportunity for dialogue.
What you'll gain from this webinar:
- A deeper understanding of how institutional trust and distrust develop
- Insight into key contradictions that challenge institutional credibility
- A chance to engage with others interested in public governance, institutional behaviour, and trust
Find out more about the Edward Elgar Handbook on Trust in Public Governance.
Webinar programme
- 15:30 | Welcome and introduction
- 15:40 | Takeaways from the chapter "Institutional Contradictions: A Persistent Threat to Trust in Public Sector Organisations" by Prof. Christopher P. Long (St. John’s University) and Prof. Sim. B. Sitkin (Duke University)
- 16:10 | Q&A
Practical information
- Date & time – Friday, June 27, 2025, 15:30 - 16:30h CET
- Venue – Online, via the Microsoft Teams platform.
- Registration – Register here to receive updates on the GOVTRUST Webinar Series. The webinar access link will be shared a few days before the event.