Discourse of Change Management in Sports Organizations Based on the Adaptive Leadership Approach

The purpose of this study was to explore the discourse of change management in sports organizations based on the adaptive leadership approach in the Post-Corona. This research is a qualitative study that was performed by " Attride-Stirling" themed network analysis method. The research population consisted of university professors, managers of provincial sports and youth departments, and presidents of sports federations, 17 of whom were purposefully selected. The data collection tool was semi-structured interviews that continued until theoretical saturation was achieved. The obtained data were analyzed using MAXQDA software. Findings were organized in three sets: basic, organizing and comprehensive themes. Based on the obtained results, the mentioned framework consists of three comprehensive levels as described within the organization, management and meta-structure. Effective and strategic change is achieved when the adaptive approach is based on structural change, human relations, technology, leadership, interaction and innovation in the areas of flexibility, synergy, emerging order, leadership style, networking, perfectionism, open innovation and cohesion in organizations. Sports should take place to ensure their long-term survival and efficiency.