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Both quan ta ve and qualita ve data collec-
on methods were used during two phases:
MAY 1-JUNE 30, 2017:
A online survey (quan ta ve)
was sent to all current Head
Professionals within the PGA
of Canada, solici ng responses
about their career choices and
key learning's.
MAY 15-JULY 15, 2017:
Ten in-depth interviews
(qualita ve) were conducted by
the study's author with a select
group of Head Professionals
within the PGA of Canada to
more fully understand their
career evolu on.
The prime analy c task was to make clear the
ways in which Head Professionals achieved their
career success, so it could be shared with others.
The goal was to not only track the career choic-
es made by accomplished Head Professionals,
but also to uncover through ques oning their
expecta ons, perspec ves, and interpreta ons
as their careers unfolded. For example; how did
they view success and/or failure? What was
their mindset following each role change? Why
did they feel they were successful while some of
their colleagues struggled during their careers?
