January/February 2024

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Sports Destination Management Magazine

January/February 2024

Muhammad Ali said, “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” If 2024 is your year to give back to the industry, this issue can help. “Bringing in a New Class of Leaders” talks about the qualities that will be in demand in the future. Are we helping others become those leaders? Another article covers an innovative obstacle race that brings together athletes with and without disabilities, and provides good information about adding adaptive categories to events. We’re standing on the precipice of 2024. Let’s make it a great one.

In this issue

What Will Employers Be Looking for in the Next Generation of Leaders?

BY: Dr. Bonnie Tiell

A robust talent pool will be needed to steer the sports and events industry into the future. Five over-arching competencies will be integral for the next generation of leaders to lead effectively beyond the twenty-first century. These competencies include tech-savviness, macro-insightfulness, adaptability, innovation and collaborative negotiations. more....