SERVICES
Leveraging on the experience and knowledge of our network of event and sport professionals, we will deliver high standard tailor made services to our clients on a wide range of areas.
STRATEGY AND PLANNING
SPORT EVENTS MANAGEMENT
GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS
OPERATIONAL READINESS
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
CAPACITY
BUILDING
CORPORATE STRATEGY AND PLANNING
Strategy Elaboration
Workshop
Workshop to support top management in defining the vision, mission and values statements, as well as identification of key strategic goals and objectives. Support in establishing the Action Plan and an external communication brochure. May include support in the monitoring and review process.
Programme
Management
Explanation of project or programme management. Explore how to implement a PMO (Project Management Office) in you organisation and start a practical reporting process.
Strategic and Operational Planning
Support the organisation to set up a strategic or operational plan.
It starts with capacity building and sport benchmark references and moves on to the provision of practical tools and templates.
Leadership and Executive Retreats
Workshop with ExCo / Board members and top executives to identify key challenges of the organisation and how to tackle them. Possibility to include customised capacity building modules.
GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS
Organisational Review and Operational Development
Review of key documentation,
organisational assessment and interview key positions in order to assess the operational status. The assessment will look into the statutes, key regulations, policies and procedures, financial documentation, functional structure and key bodies, functional strategies, communication profile, etc. The outcome will be a report to top management identifying key gaps and challenges as well as proposed priorities and a pragmatic action plan to improve the sports organisation operations.
Financial Management
Focus on the financial situation and operations. The services will vary depending on the context and might include: selection and implementation of integrated ERP system, procurement processes and systems, introduction of management accounting, budgeting linked with operational plan, budget control and reporting, development of customised policies and procedures, etc.
Sports IT Review
Review of integrated IT situation of the sports organisation and report with recommendation. Support in the definition of technical requirements for tender and posterior implementation.
Design
Support in the definition of an integrated brand ecosystem.
Layout and setting for publications as well as other marketing and communication initiatives.
Venue Inspections
Support the sports organisation to define criteria and a process for venue inspections. Support in definition of a system and a template report for the site visits.
Referee Management
Assess the referee management operations, namely in: referee nomination criteria, evaluation process, observation process and match reporting process. May include capacity building in general management topics (e.g. leadership, communication skills, etc.).
League Operations
Assessment of the top tier competition(s) and management processes in order to optimise the functioning of the league entity and competitions operations. Services may include the process of creation and separation of the league entity from the federation. This includes key governance aspects like the negotiation of the MoU / contract of delegation from the federation to the league entity and initial setup steps (e.g. business plan, budgeting, staffing, operational plan, etc.).
Operational
Planning
Support the sports organisation to define an operational plan by establishing key goals and SMART objectives.
Provision of templates and support in establishing a timely monitoring process.
Policies and Procedures
Review focused on the policies and procedures dimension. It might include code of conduct, match fixing, the financial area, procurement, human resources manual including recruitment and staff assessment policies and procedures. Other processes may be considered.
Competitions Management
Review of the competitions format structures and competition administration. Support in introduction Competition Management System and optimisation of the administration processes.
Marketing and Communications
Support in the conceptualisation of corporate events, sponsor activations, definition awards and other marketing aspects. Support the definition of communication concept (corporate vs fan engagement) and definition of communication plans.
Football Development
Support the federations in establishing a nationwide technical plan. Assessment of the situation and proposal of plans that will increase the player registration basis and player pathway progression for both genders and different game formats.
Club Licensing Planning
Focus on medium term plans for club licensing as a management and professionalisation tool. Typically anticipate a four-year plan for club and league development. Support the licensor on the monitoring process.