The Association of Sporting Directors is at the forefront of research connected with the sporting director’s role in strategy, leadership and decision-making in elite sports organisations.
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The Association of Sporting Directors research strategy outlines both the purpose and the processes that are used to guide the planning, delivery and sharing of the research completed by the association and its members.
Understanding the nature of the tasks and skills required to fulfil these requirements in changeable and unpredictable environments enables us to support the knowledge exchange, professional development and innovation within the association.
Approach to the Research
The research and development activity is carried out through research projects completed both internally and in collaboration with external partners. These projects are related to the strategic priorities of the association and its members. Research Priorities:
IMPLEMENTATION
The implementation of the Sporting Director role within sports organisations
SKILLS
The skills and capabilities of the successful Sporting Director
ROLE
The roles and responsibilities of the Sporting Director
PATHWAYS
Understanding and describing the CPD and education pathways for the Sporting Director
INSIGHTS
Insights related to specific aspects of the Sporting Director role
External collaborations
We are open to external collaborations with individuals outside of the ASD (e.g. academic researchers) are welcomed when these projects are
- Within the scope of the research priorities of the association
- Have the potential to lead to innovation and insight in the area
Global network
Collaboration with the ASD may involve:
- Expert input into the design of projects
- Facilitating connections to key individuals within the association for data collection
- Opportunities for the joint dissemination of information
- A global network of leaders the ASD engages with
Judgements of collaborations
Judgements of collaborations are based on the internal review of all proposals by the Association of Sporting Directors research and development panel led by:
- Professor Barry Drust (Head of Research)
- Dr Daniel Parnell (CEO)
Project Sharing + Proposal
All projects will be expected to be shared through both academic and relevant social media channels as agreed with the ASD. Individuals interested in researching in the area are encouraged to contact the association on:
External collaborations
We are open to external collaborations with individuals outside of the ASD (e.g. academic researchers) are welcomed when these projects are
- Within the scope of the research priorities of the association
- Have the potential to lead to innovation and insight in the area
Global network
Collaboration with the ASD may involve:
- Expert input into the design of projects
- Facilitating connections to key individuals within the association for data collection
- Opportunities for the joint dissemination of information
- A global network of leaders the ASD engages with
Judgements of collaborations
Judgements of collaborations are based on the internal review of all proposals by the Association of Sporting Directors research and development panel led by:
- Professor Barry Drust (Head of Research)
- Dr Daniel Parnell (CEO)
Project Sharing + Proposal
All projects will be expected to be shared through both academic and relevant social media channels as agreed with the ASD. Individuals interested in researching in the area are encouraged to contact the association on:
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