Insights in Immersive dRTP Leadership: Technician Experience Through Data Collection and Analysis

Context and challenges

Immersive Digital Research Technical Professional roles, such as those in virtual and augmented reality, are essential to the success of digital research, yet they often encounter unclear career pathways and limited access to leadership training tailored to their unique responsibilities and challenges, particularly in a rapidly evolving field shaped by emerging technologies.

Aims and Objectives

Gain insights into and understand the challenges involved in developing leaders of all kinds across strategic, community, management, and technical aspects. Use interviews and other appropriate methodologies to collect and analyse data to identify the scale and nature of the unmet need in current support and training provision. The resulting report will present specific evidence and actionable recommendations to enhance leadership development and career progression within immersive research environments.

Potential impact and benefits

Inform the design of future training programmes and shape policy decisions aimed at strengthening this specialist workforce. Foster a more empowered and connected community, equipped to lead innovation in immersive technologies and contribute to the broader digital research landscape with potential to transform our future.