LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
ARENA - Leadership Development Programme What is ARENA? 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 Sport s Ireland new Leadership Development Programme. Sector specific, its main aim is to foster excellent leadership in sports organisations funded by. Who is it for? ARENA is specifically designed for Chief Executives Senior Managers Individuals with a Large Span of Control who are employed in sports organisations funded by. 2 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 3
ARENA - Leadership Development Programme When will the programme run? JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER The programme will commence in April 2016 and run until September 2016. APPLICATION APPLICATION CONCLUSION APRIL MAY JUNE & EXECUTIVE COACHING & EXECUTIVE COACHING GRADUATION SUPPORT SUPPORT PREPARATION OFFICIAL LAUNCH MODULE 2: RELATIONSHIPS MODULE 3: RESULTS What are the key dates? MODULE 1: RESPONSIBILITY PREPARATION Early April 2016 Dates Flexible MODULE 1: Responsibility Tuesday 19th April 2016 Wednesday 20th April 2016 Thursday 21st April 2016 The programme modules RESPONSIBILITY RELATIONSHIPS RESULTS MODULE 2: Relationships Wednesday 18th May 2016 Thursday 19th May 2016 Friday 20th May 2016 MODULE 3: Results Tuesday 14th June 2016 Wednesday 15th June 2016 Thursday 16th June 2016 The Role of the Leader in Sporting Organisations Leading Stakeholder Relationships Direction: Vision, Mission, Strategy and Values LEARNING APPLICATION & EXECUTIVE COACHING SUPPORT July and August 2016 Optional Executive Coaching Support Dates Flexible The Challenge of Leading in Sport Dealing with Conflict Decision Making CONCLUSION & GRADUATION Thursday 15th September 2016 Professionalism, Ethics, Principles Negotiation Motivation Credibility Influencing and Persuading Leading High Performing Teams Where will ARENA take place? Leader Identity Building Trust Leading in Difficult Situations Networking for Success All programme activities will take place in Dublin based venues. 4 5
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 Name Line Manager s Job Title SECTION 2: Personal Statement THE APPLICATION PROCESS 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 (No more than 300 words). To apply, please complete the Application Form and email it to Silvija Delekovcan on sdelekovcan@sportireland.ie by no later than 12.00 p.m. on Monday 29th February 2016. Applications via post are also acceptable. All applications will be reviewed by for eligibility, and applicants will be notified of their status in writing by no later than Friday 4th March 2016. QUESTIONS Should you have any questions in relation to the programme and the application process, contact Silvija Delekovcan on sdelekovcan@sportireland.ie 6 7
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) CONTACT US Top Floor Block A Westend Business Park Blanchardstown Dublin 15 +353 1 860 8800 sdelekovcan@sportireland.ie www.sportireland.ie