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Behind The Leaders: How Media Producers Build Strong Teams, Deliver Outstanding Content and Transform the Industry’s Future — Research Study
In an ever-changing media industry, the need for strong leadership remains constant. This study aims to provide leaders in media production fields with the understanding and tools to build people-centred teams, develop creative collaboration and advance technical innovation. Through in-depth interviews, Canadian leaders in non-fiction content producing, directing and business management share insights and stories about their professional leadership experience. With a focus on leadership qualities, approaches and practices, leaders envision the future of the business by identifying key traits and actionable strategies for effective leadership. The findings will contribute to an industry-wide discussion, providing leadership recommendations for media organizations. The study inspires current and future leaders to build a resilient media industry.
Media Production Leaders — Video Series
Media Production Leaders share lessons and stories about effective leadership. You'll learn the qualities, strategies, and practices that have shaped the leaders' success as they envision the future of media. Whether you’re an aspiring CEO or a seasoned producer, this series provides valuable insights and actionable advice to elevate your leadership skills.
Researcher & Producer: Graham Beer
Superviser: Joe Recupero
Second Reader: Neil Rothenberg
Completed in partial fulfillment of the Master of Arts in Media Production and Master of Business Administration pathway program at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Thank you to The Creative School and Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University, Susan and Garth Beer, and the participants who supported the project.
I am grateful for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program, Ted Rogers Graduate Award and The Alan Sawyer Memorial Award, which greatly benefited my full-time studies.
