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STRATEGIC PLANNING IN SPORT From the Athletics Omnibus of Richard Stander, South Africa. THIS IS AN ILLUSION. You can see 6 different cards . Think about any 1 card above I will find the 1 card on your mind. Look Your card is gone !. Strategizing in sport is not an illusion but a necessity.
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STRATEGIC PLANNING IN SPORT From the Athletics Omnibus of Richard Stander, South Africa
THIS IS AN ILLUSION You can see 6 different cards. Think about any 1 card above I will find the 1 card on your mind
Look Your card is gone! Strategizing in sport is not an illusion but a necessity
WHAT HAPPEN IF YOU DON’T STRATEGIZE The most accurate way to predict the future is to create it Dr Stephen Covey
WHAT INFORMATION MUST BE CAPTURED IN A STRATEGY Vision, mission, objectives, milestones Financial control system Policies and procedures
STRATEGIZING GONE WRONG Memo to staff: All members of staff are entitled to 1 drink only at this years Christmas Party; and bring your own glass!!!
The Following Questions Should Be Asked Before Compiling a Strategy • What strategy was in place in the past. • What went wrong in the previous strategy • Available options. • Recommend one or more of the strategies • What unusual features might effect the implementation of the new strategy • Who in the Federation is good in strategising
MAKING THE WRONG CONCLUTION FROM FACTS AVAILABLE • The use of: • Rum and ice – damage your liver • Vodka and ice damage your pancreas • Brandy and ice damage your brain • Cane and ice damage your sight • Wine and ice damage your ability to walk • Whiskey and ice damage your purse • Gin and ice damage your reputation Conclusion - The use of ice is dangerous!
Line function of a process driven management style Line function of a project driven management style TERMINATE CONTROL MEASURE CONTROL MEASURE DIRECT DIRECT INITIATE WHAT TYPE OF STRATEGIC PLAN
THE CORE FUNCTION OF A STRATEGY • Define all levels e.g. Athlete, Club Federation • MARKETING STRATEGY • OPERATIONS STRATEGY • STAFFING STRATEGY • FINANCIAL STRATEGY • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY • DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY • EDUCATION OUTREACH STRATEGY
THE STRATEGIC MODEL SWOT: Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats Refer to policy documents, constitutions, M.O.A PREPARATION WRITING MONITORING REFER TO FLOW CHART
THE 6 MAIN AIMS OF A STRATEGY PLANNING EVALUATION CO-ORDINATION CONTROL COMMUNICATION MOTIVATION
DIFFERENT TYPES OF PROJECTS • USED IN A PROJECT BASED STRATEGY • INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS • STAFF PROJECTS • SPECIAL PROJECTS • MATRIX PROJECTS
THE STRATEGIC MODEL IMPLEMENTED ACCORDING TO A CALENDAR YEAR THE STRATEGIC MODEL FROM CLUB TO INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS KEY: 0-Preparation; 00-Writing; 000-Monitoring
MONITORING THE STRATEGY • Refer to the strategy regularly • Take your time • Involve everyone • Be realistic • Be conscientious • Look ahead • Be aware of politics • Monitor events • Allow flexibility