Talking Performance
Talking Performance was a collaboration with Jay Carter & David Galbraith where they had guests on discussed the world and their views with them. Now Jay is flying solo and he interviews a guest to bring their story to the community and share some of their experiences in an effort to help us all grow.
Talking Performance
Ep 197 - Scott McLean - Unlocking Complexity in Sports: Systems Thinking with Scott McLean
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In this episode of Talking Performance we explore how systems thinking and complexity science reshape our understanding of sports performance, injury prevention, and organizational change.
Scott McLean, a seasoned researcher and consultant, dives deep into how integrated systems and holistic insights can help clubs and practitioners breakthrough traditional barriers.
In this episode:
- Scott McLean’s background in sport science and transition into complexity consultancy
- The fundamental principles of systems thinking and emergence in sports performance
- How complexity influences injury mechanisms, athlete behavior, and team dynamics
- The importance of shared understanding and communication across disciplines
- The pitfalls of reductionist approaches and the risks of Fixes that Fail archetype
- Strategies to integrate holistic system perspectives into decision-making
- Practical examples from football, golf, and elite sports organizations
- The role of culture, language, and diversity in managing complex sports environments
- Challenges and opportunities with AI, data overload, and the future of sports science
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