Dr. Ian Sutherland, PhD (Exon) is Assistant Professor and Director of the PhD Program at IEDC–Bled School of Management. Originally from Newfoundland, Canada, he has developed an active international career as a researcher, educator and musician. Dr. Sutherland’s work crosses many disciplines – principally cultural sociology, leadership studies, social theory, and socio-musicology. Having initially completed degrees in music (Bachelor of Music (Hons.) and Master of Music) at Memorial University, Canada, his PhD in Sociology and Philosophy was completed at the University of Exeter, UK. Prior to joining IEDC he held appointments as Associate Research Fellow at the University of Exeter’s Centre for Leadership Studies and Assistant Professor at Memorial University.
At the heart of Dr. Sutherland’s work is a focus on the myriad and dynamic ways individuals and groups organize themselves and the world around them through enabling capacities of creative processes, cultural products and events. His diverse research includes studies on creativity and social agency of composers in Germany from 1919-1945, the practice of leaders within the 20th century cultural avant garde, the meanings and processes of cultural leadership and issues in community based cultural activities. His current research activities are focused on arts/music based leadership development and practice.
With a deep commitment to research dissemination and education Dr. Sutherland has given guest lectures, seminars and presentations around the world and is a co-founder and editor of the journal Music and Arts in Action. He has published in various journals including: Journal of Arts Management, Law and Society; Journal of Visual Art Practice; Music and Arts in Action. Upcoming publications include a chapter in Musical Imaginations (Oxford University Press) ‘Musical creativity as social agency: Composer Paul Hindemith’, a critical introduction to music sociology with Prof. Tia DeNora (Music Sociology: an Introduction, Polity Press) and a Sage Key Concepts book Leadership with Prof. Jonathan Gosling and Dr. Stephanie Jones.