
Organisational performance
The "Steering the performance of sports organizations" module aims to give sports managers the tools to develop a strategic approach to managing their organizations. It introduces tools for measuring and analyzing the performance of sports organizations, followed by the management of key success factors.

Presentation of the program
This module provides an introduction to the concepts of performance and performance management in sports organizations, and in particular the tools for measuring and reporting on overall performance (indicators, social balance sheet, sustainable development report, etc.).
Methods are presented for moving from strategy to performance management (from concept to management tools, balanced scorecard, dashboards, etc.), using examples and case studies from sports federations, public sports services and professional clubs.
Finally, the management of key success and failure factors in sports organization performance management is addressed.
Learning objectives
- Discover the tools used to measure and manage the performance of a sports organization, based on case studies.
- Be able to design and apply a performance management system for an organization.
- Identify performance areas and indicators, and the associated reporting system.
Target audience
- Managers and employees of public sports services (municipalities, cantons, Confederation).
- Directors and managers of sports federations and clubs, and organizers of sporting events.
- Elite athletes undergoing reconversion, executives and professionals wishing to enter the sports sector.
About the program
This short program Organisational performance was built for professionals seeking to learn about fundamental concepts and then practice them trough practical exercises. There is a strong emphasis on practical application supported by academic excellence, with the use of exercises and break-out groups, industry examples and guest speakers. The fundamental notions will be presented beforehand, then supplemented and illustrated by numerous practical exercises based on real cases .
This approach will allow the participants to deploy the concepts presented during the course as well as forging a strong analytical mindset to tackle future challenges they might face on .
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