Innovation in Sport delves into the minds of rocket scientists, sports coaches, military strategists, and industry leaders, uncovering how innovation thrives through human connections.
Through the lived experiences of those on the front lines, this book explores the processes, practices, and methods that drive innovation in high-performance organisations. Offering in-depth case studies of innovation in sectors including professional sport, performing arts, humanitarian relief, government, e-sports, military operations and aerospace, the book examines the cutting-edge technology and human-centric approaches to the networks of collaboration that foster connectivity and fuel transformative breakthroughs. In a world where high performance, innovation, and emerging technologies dominate, Innovation in Sport reminds us that the true essence of organisational innovation begins with human connection and the power of the intangible, invisible webs that are interwoven between each of us.
For practitioners, students, and researchers alike, this book offers a powerful invitation to rediscover what it means to innovate, offering a fresh perspective on both sports management practice and innovation research in sport.
Innovation in Sport delves into the minds of rocket scientists, sports coaches, military strategists, and industry leaders, uncovering how innovation thrives through human connections. For practitioners, students, and researchers alike, this book offers a powerful invitation to rediscover what it means to innovate.
Introduction: Sport Innovation in a Global Context, Part A:
High-Performing Environments, 1: Technological Innovation at the United
Nations and UN Women, 2: Collaborative Innovation at NASA and Space X, 3:
Innovating through Research and Development in the Military Special Forces,
4: Creating an Innovative Environment at Studio Wayne McGregor, Part B:
High-Performing Sports Environments, 5: Product Innovation at Sports
Interactive, 6: Homemade Innovation at FC Barcelona, 7: Performance
Innovation at SL Benfica, 8: Athlete Care Innovation at Philadelphia 76ers,
9: Shapeshifting Leadership at The New England Patriots, 10: Innovating
Player Development at the NZ All Blacks, 11: Innovating Club Atletico Boca
Juniors, 12: Social Innovation in Global Surf Tourism, 13: Developing a
Framework for Organisational Innovation, 14: Conclusion
Laura Bradshaw is a Researcher in sport, business, innovation, and emerging technology. She was previously a Doctoral Researcher in the Institute for Sport Business at Loughborough University London, UK. Laura has worked in professional football as an athlete manager and with the London Organising Committee of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Her research focuses on high-performance environments in professional sport, with particular emphasis on sports business, athlete management, and organisational innovation.
