Reflections from five associate editors on their role in the journal and on its future directions

Management (SJM). Rather than looking back at those past decades, we want to celebrate this important Anniversary by reflecting on present issues and looking ahead into the future. Drawing on our experiences as
Associate Editors (AEs), we reflect on what the journal currently is for us, as well as what it could be, including the potential contributions we can offer and expect from authors and reviewers moving forward. Our reflections start with how we became AEs of the SJM and how we began to identify with this role. Interestingly, other than having been guest editors for special issues, none of us had much experience being on the "other side" of the publishing process. Our timespan as AEs ranges from four years to a mere few months. In addition to asking ourselves what it means to be an AE in general and what our challenges are in fulfilling this role, we also asked ourselves what it means to be an AE for the SJM in particular. What do the journal’s values mean to us and where do we see it go? What developments do we see and what is it that we wish for? We enjoyed our exchanges and the co-writing process. It allowed us to get to know one another better and to connect in a different way than we do when discussing specific manuscripts or news about SJM in editorial meetings. These exchanges also allowed us to sense and reflect on what we see as the “Scandinavianness” of the journal: stronger connections, more dialogue, and an appreciation for and celebration of a plethora of voices. This is what we wish for the future, and what we
believe will help the journal continue to contribute to shaping important debates in our field.