SPÓRT ÉIREANN SPORT IRELAND ARENA Leadership Development Programme www.sportireland.ie
What is ARENA is Sport Ireland s sector specific Arena? Leadership Development Programme. Its main aim is to foster excellent leadership in sports organisations funded by Sport Ireland. If you are looking to: develop the skills, acquire the knowledge and understand the behaviours needed to be an effective leader and build a professional leadership network within the sports sector then ARENA is for you! ARENA is specifically designed for: Chief Executives Senior Managers Individuals with a Large Span of Control who are employed in sports organisations funded by Sport Ireland.
The programme experience and key features: ARENA will be limited to a small group of participants to ensure an optimum learning experience. It will be highly experiential. ARENA will consist of 3 core modules, namely Responsibility, Relationships and Results. It will include the following elements: Leadership strengths based psychometric assessment Classroom based learning Off-site learning activities Leadership forums Networking opportunities and peer support Leadership strengths based executive coaching Online learning platform and support The programme modules: RESPONSIBILITY The Role of the Leader in Sporting Organisations The Challenge of Leading in Sport Professionalism, Ethics, Principles Credibility Leader Identity RELATIONSHIPS Leading Stakeholder Relationships Dealing with Conflict Negotiation Influencing and Persuading Building Trust Networking for Success RESULTS Direction: Vision, Mission, Strategy and Values Decision Making Motivation Leading High Performing Teams Leading in Difficult Situations
When will the programme run? The programme will commence in September 2017 and will run until December 2017. SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Preparation Module 1: Responsibility Module 2: Relationships Module 2: Results Graduation What are they key dates? PREPARATION September 2017 MODULE 1: Responsibility MODULE 2: Relationships MODULE 3: Results CONCLUSION & GRADUATION Wednesday 27th September 2017 Thursday 28th September 2017 Friday 29th September 2017 Tuesday 17th October 2017 Wednesday 18th October 2017 Thursday 19th October 2017 Tuesday 14th November 2017 Wednesday 15th November 2017 Thursday 16th November 2017 Tuesday 5th December 2017 Where will ARENA take place? All programme activities will take place in Dublin based venues. The application process To apply, please complete the Application Form and email it to odc@sportireland.ie by no later than 12.00 p.m. on Friday 16th June 2017. Applications via post are also acceptable. All applications will be reviewed by Sport Ireland for eligibility, and applicants will be notified of their status in writing by no later than Friday 23rd June 2017. Questions? Should you have any questions in relation to the programme and the application process, please contact Rachel Fine at odc@sportireland.ie
Sport Ireland ARENA Leadership Development Programme Application Form SECTION 1: Personal Information Please complete the following information regarding your Application. Applicant s Name: Organisation: Job Title: Email Address: Phone Number: Mobile Number: Line Manager s Number: Line Manager s Job Title: SECTION 2: Personal Statement Please use the space below to complete a brief personal statement indicating why you believe you should be selected for the ARENA Leadership Development Programme. Please indicate what you hope to achieve from participation and how it will help build the leadership capability within your organisation.
SECTION 3: Signatures and Approval ARENA Applicant: (Name of Applicant, Block Capitals) (Signature) All applications must be supported by the participant s line manager. I support the above application. Line Manager: (Name of Line Manager, Block Capitals) (Signature) SPÓRT ÉIREANN SPORT IRELAND Contact Us Sport Ireland Top Floor Block A Westend Business Park Blanchardstown Dublin 15 +353 1 860 8800 odc@sportireland.ie www.sportireland.ie