SGA Learning & Community Roadmap

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Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

Effective Chairing Skills

Leading Sports Governance

Chairing Masterclass

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance

Further CGI Qualifications

Board Development Fund

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SGA Roadmap

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Welcome to the SGA Roadmap where you can find out more about what we have to offer and how each section will support you throughout your governance journey.

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Using CGI’s Competency Framework, you can work out where you sit and identify which parts of our offering will be relevant to you immediately and which may help you take your next step to complement the experience you’ve gained. These levels are designed to be guidelines to help you work out how SGA services can best support your progression.

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Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

Effective Chairing Skills

Leading Sports Governance

Chairing Masterclass

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance

Further CGI Qualifications

Board Development Fund

Attend our Networking Events, Annual Conference, Webinars, Join The Huddle, Read the Newsletter

Speak at our events online and in person

Read our Knowledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays, Supporting Tools & Documents

Write a Blog Post

Write an Essay

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• If you haven’t already, load this up as a Slide Show in Microsoft PowerPoint to access all interactive elements
• On the homepage behind these instructions, use your mouse to select a section or a competency level of our offering that you want to better understand
• Once you are inside a section, click on the individual items to read a full description
• Use the information icon find out more about a topic
• To close a window or navigate back, use the cross
• Use the chevrons to navigate across pages without returning to the overview
• Use the up and down arrows to navigate up and down competency levels

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Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

Effective Chairing Skills

Leading Sports Governance

Chairing Masterclass

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance

Further CGI Qualifications

Board Development Fund

Attend our Networking Events, Annual Conference, Webinars, Join The Huddle, Read the Newsletter

Speak at our events online and in person

Read our Knowledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays, Supporting Tools & Documents

Write a Blog Post

Write an Essay

Select your role

Select the option below which best describes your role in relation to governance.

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Board Member

Governance Role

Examples include: Chair, Vice-Chair, Non-Executive Director, Trustee, Executive Director, Committee Chair, Senior Independent Director

Examples include: Company Secretary, Head of Governance / Compliance, Governance Lead / Manager / Officer / Support, Compliance Lead / Manager / Officer / Support, Head of Legal, General Counsel

Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

Effective Chairing Skills

Leading Sports Governance

Chairing Masterclass

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance

Further CGI Qualifications

Board Development Fund

Attend our Networking Events, Annual Conference, Webinars, Join The Huddle, Read the Newsletter

Speak at our events online and in person

Read our Knowledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays, Supporting Tools & Documents

Write a Blog Post

Write an Essay

Competency Framework

Click on a level of the framework to find out more about it. These levels are designed as guidelines and are not intended as rigid classifications.

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Entry

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Expert

Board Governance

Member Role

Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

Effective Chairing Skills

Leading Sports Governance

Chairing Masterclass

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance

Further CGI Qualifications

Board Development Fund

Attend our Networking Events, Annual Conference, Webinars, Join The Huddle, Read the Newsletter

Speak at our events online and in person

Read our Knowledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays, Supporting Tools & Documents

Write a Blog Post

Write an Essay

Competency Framework

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• Those at the entry level are new to the governance environment. They seek guidance on general skills and those specific to their new role.
• While at entry level, they will work under close supervision, gradually increasing their independence on specific tasks as they prove their capability. They are likely to be engaged in administrative and operational tasks that support the work of the team.
• Early-stage training and professional qualifications may be undertaken in advance of their practical application, i.e. they may be learning about things that they have yet to apply. They may want to also share some of their learnings with the sports governance community.

Entry

Established

Emerging

Expert

Board Governance

Member Role

Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

Effective Chairing Skills

Leading Sports Governance

Chairing Masterclass

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance

Further CGI Qualifications

Board Development Fund

Attend our Networking Events, Annual Conference, Webinars, Join The Huddle, Read the Newsletter

Speak at our events online and in person

Read our Knowledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays, Supporting Tools & Documents

Write a Blog Post

Write an Essay

Competency Framework

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• Those at the emerging level are continuing to learn to support performance in their role. They seek guidance and support on a case-by-case basis from peers and line managers.
• As they develop their knowledge through study and practice, they increasingly work independently and gain confidence in their abilities. As their knowledge increases, they may take the lead on specific initiatives and, in larger teams, may have some responsibility for the activities of others. Practical learning is supported by professional qualifications. They may want to also share some of their learnings with the sports governance community.

Entry

Emerging

Established

Expert

Board Governance

Member Role

Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

Effective Chairing Skills

Leading Sports Governance

Chairing Masterclass

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance

Further CGI Qualifications

Board Development Fund

Attend our Networking Events, Annual Conference, Webinars, Join The Huddle, Read the Newsletter

Speak at our events online and in person

Read our Knowledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays, Supporting Tools & Documents

Write a Blog Post

Write an Essay

Competency Framework

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• Those at the established level show mastery in their work and a breadth of understanding of the skills, practices and behaviours required of their role.
• They are trusted advisers to colleagues, a source of guidance for boards and others, particularly on governance, legal and regulatory matters and, in larger organisations, may be team leaders. They exercise good judgement across planned and unplanned situations and can react accordingly. They constantly maintain a watching brief on external influences that may affect their organisation.
• Practical expertise is extended through professional training to understand the role of the board and the organisation.

Entry

Established

Emerging

Expert

Board Governance

Member Role

Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

Effective Chairing Skills

Leading Sports Governance

Chairing Masterclass

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance

Further CGI Qualifications

Board Development Fund

Attend our Networking Events, Annual Conference, Webinars, Join The Huddle, Read the Newsletter

Speak at our events online and in person

Read our Knowledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays, Supporting Tools & Documents

Write a Blog Post

Write an Essay

Competency Framework

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• Those at the expert level play a valued part in strategic leadership and may have an external role alongside their internal leadership position.
• They influence the governance agenda, are frequently consulted and often lead on specific initiatives, some of which may not be governance centred. They actively support the development of other governance professionals, both within their organisation and externally. They are seen from outside their organisation as leaders in governance generally and within their sector.
• With extensive practical experience and existing professional training, CPD is focused on refreshing, updating and extending existing knowledge

Entry

Established

Emerging

Expert

Board Governance

Member Role

Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

Effective Chairing Skills

Leading Sports Governance

Chairing Masterclass

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance

Further CGI Qualifications

Board Development Fund

Attend our Networking Events, Annual Conference, Webinars, Join The Huddle, Read the Newsletter

Speak at our events online and in person

Read our Knowledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays, Supporting Tools & Documents

Write a Blog Post

Write an Essay

Competency Framework

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Entry

Emerging

Established

Expert

Board Governance

Member Role

Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

Effective Chairing Skills

Leading Sports Governance

Chairing Masterclass

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance

Further CGI Qualifications

Board Development Fund

Attend our Networking Events, Annual Conference, Webinars, Join The Huddle, Read the Newsletter

Speak at our events online and in person

Read our Knowledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays, Supporting Tools & Documents

Write a Blog Post

Write an Essay

Competency Framework

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• Those at the entry level are likely new to the boardroom environment and to governance, even if they have strong expertise in another field. They seek guidance on skills specific to their new role.
• While at entry level, they will likely contribute to board discussions in their area of expertise but may not fully understand all of their responsibilities as a director
• In order to maximise their impact, entry-stage governance training and qualifications may be undertaken to better understand the structures and processes they will need to follow to leverage their expertise. They may want to also sharing some of their learnings with the sports governance community.

Entry

Established

Emerging

Expert

Board Governance

Member Role

Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

Effective Chairing Skills

Leading Sports Governance

Chairing Masterclass

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance

Further CGI Qualifications

Board Development Fund

Attend our Networking Events, Annual Conference, Webinars, Join The Huddle, Read the Newsletter

Speak at our events online and in person

Read our Knowledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays, Supporting Tools & Documents

Write a Blog Post

Write an Essay

Competency Framework

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• Those at the emerging level are continuing to learn to support performance in their role. They seek guidance and support on governance matters on a case-by-case basis from other board members and governance staff.
• As they develop their knowledge, they increasingly are able to contribute to governance matters in the boardroom. As their knowledge grows, they may look to gain a greater understanding of the softer skills involved in governance to complement the skills they have already developed. Practical learning is supported by professional qualifications and training. They may want to also share some of their learnings with the sports governance community.

Entry

Emerging

Established

Expert

Board Governance

Member Role

Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

Effective Chairing Skills

Leading Sports Governance

Chairing Masterclass

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance

Further CGI Qualifications

Board Development Fund

Attend our Networking Events, Annual Conference, Webinars, Join The Huddle, Read the Newsletter

Speak at our events online and in person

Read our Knowledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays, Supporting Tools & Documents

Write a Blog Post

Write an Essay

Competency Framework

Click on a level of the framework to find out more about it. These levels are designed as guidelines and are not intended as rigid classifications.

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• Those at the established level show mastery in their work and a breadth of understanding of the skills, practices and behaviours required of their role.
• They are a source of guidance for their board and others, particularly on governance, legal and regulatory matters. They exercise good judgement across planned and unplanned situations and can react accordingly. They constantly maintain a watching brief on external influences that may affect their organisation.
• Practical expertise is extended through professional training to understand the role of the board and the organisation.

Entry

Established

Emerging

Expert

Board Governance

Member Role

Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

Effective Chairing Skills

Leading Sports Governance

Chairing Masterclass

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance

Further CGI Qualifications

Board Development Fund

Attend our Networking Events, Annual Conference, Webinars, Join The Huddle, Read the Newsletter

Speak at our events online and in person

Read our Knowledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays, Supporting Tools & Documents

Write a Blog Post

Write an Essay

Competency Framework

Click on a level of the framework to find out more about it. These levels are designed as guidelines and are not intended as rigid classifications.

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• Those at the expert level play a valued part in strategic leadership.
• They influence the governance agenda, are frequently consulted and often lead on specific initiatives, some of which may not be governance centred. They actively support the development of other governance leads and board members, both within their organisation and externally. They are seen from outside their organisation as leaders in governance generally and within their sector.
• With extensive practical experience and existing professional training, CPD is focused on refreshing, updating and extending existing knowledge.

Entry

Established

Emerging

Expert

Board Governance

Member Role

Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

Effective Chairing Skills

Leading Sports Governance

Chairing Masterclass

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance

Further CGI Qualifications

Board Development Fund

Attend our Networking Events, Annual Conference, Webinars, Join The Huddle, Read the Newsletter

Speak at our events online and in person

Read our Knowledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays, Supporting Tools & Documents

Write a Blog Post

Write an Essay

Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

Effective Chairing Skills

Leading Sports Governance

Chairing Masterclass

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance

Further CGI Qualifications

Board Development Fund

Attend our Networking Events, Annual Conference, Webinars, Join The Huddle, Read the Newsletter

Speak at our events online and in person

Read our Knowledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays, Supporting Tools & Documents

Write a Blog Post

Write an Essay

Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

SGA Bursary - Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance

SGA Bursary - Board Development Fund

Attend our Networking Events, Annual Conference, Webinars and sign up for our Newsletter

Read our Knowledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays & Supporting Tools & Documents

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Essential Sports Governance

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Read our Knowledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays & Supporting Tools & Documents

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Entry

Essential Sports Governance

This introductory course is perfect for governance leads and board members alike. Essential Sports Governance provides a detailed overview of the principles and practice of sports governance and how to get to compliance and beyond.

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You will gain a good understanding of the Code for Sports Governance and the principal governance documents used by the different Sports Councils. We recommend taking this before Leading Sports Governance.

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When should you attend this course?

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• Entry – This will provide a great overview of the importance of sports governance and how to implement it well.
• Emerging – This will help participants join the dots from what they have learned through their work about good sports governance and better understand the requirements and intention of the key codes and frameworks.
• Established – If you want to brush up on the core principles of good sports governance and the key codes and frameworks before taking Leading Sports Governance, this is the course for you.

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Effective Minute Taking

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Taking minutes can be hard. Vague agendas. Ambiguous agreements. An unskilled chair. All these can make the taking of an accurate record a daunting task.

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This practical and interactive one-day course provides a toolkit of skills which will boost your confidence in the writing and presenting of accurate minutes.

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When should you attend this course?

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• Entry – You’re new to taking minutes and want to understand why minutes are kept, what issues can occur and how to take minutes effectively.
• Emerging – You may have taken minutes before but struggled to structure them and found that they didn’t encapsulate everything that you wanted.
• Established – You are established in governance but have rarely had to take minutes and now want a thorough understanding of how to do so effectively OR you have a lot of experience but have had little to no formal training.

Register now

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Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

SGA Bursary - Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance

SGA Bursary - Board Development Fund

Attend our Networking Events, Annual Conference, Webinars and sign up for our Newsletter

Read our Knowledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays & Supporting Tools & Documents

Entry

Chairing Workshops

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Aimed at those who are thinking of taking on a chairing role, are new into a chairing role, or are part of a board which is considering its chair succession or wider succession planning.

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Informative and interactive, this 90-minute workshop will cover some of the basics of chairing as well as group activities, key skills and practical takeaways.

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When should you attend this course?

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• Entry –You have little, if any experience chairing and you want to understand more about what it entails.
• Emerging – You want to understand more about the role of the chair and what it entails to help your progression OR you’ve been asked to chair something soon
• Established – You may have some experience chairing but have not had much formal training and want to better understand the role as you look to potentially take on more chairing roles going forward.

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Emerging

Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

SGA Bursary - Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance

SGA Bursary - Board Development Fund

Attend our Networking Events, Annual Conference, Webinars and sign up for our Newsletter

Read our Knowledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays & Supporting Tools & Documents

Entry

Register now

Emerging

Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

SGA Bursary - Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance

SGA Bursary - Board Development Fund

Attend our Networking Events, Annual Conference, Webinars and sign up for our Newsletter

Read our Knowledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays & Supporting Tools & Documents

Entry

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Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

SGA Bursary - Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance

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Read our Knowledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays & Supporting Tools & Documents

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Read our Knowl-edge Base, Blog Posts, Essays & Additio-nal Docs

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Level 4 Certifi-cate in Sports Gover-nance

Further CGI Qualifications

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Leading Sports Governance

Chairing Masterclass

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Level 4 Certifi-cate in Sports Gover-nance

Further CGI Qualifications

Read our Knowl-edge Base, Blog Posts, Essays & Additio-nal Docs

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Leading Sports Governance

Chairing Masterclass

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Level 4 Certifi-cate in Sports Gover-nance

Further CGI Qualifications

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Essential Sports Governance

Effective Minute Taking

Chairing Workshops

Effective Chairing Skills

Leading Sports Governance

Chairing Masterclass

Netwo-rking Events, Annual Confe-rence, Webin-ars, The Huddle Newsl-etter

Speak at our events online and in person

Level 4 Certifi-cate in Sports Gover-nance

Further CGI Qualifications

Read our Know-ledge Base, Blog Posts, Essays & Additi-onal Documents

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Expert

SGA Bursary - Board Development Fund

Established

Essential Sports Governance

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Chairing Workshops

Effective Chairing Skills

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Our sports governance training courses will build the knowledge, skills and confidence to understand your governance responsibilities. They are provided to help support boards, employees and volunteers working in the sport and physical activity sector in the UK. Each course is standalone and does not contribute to a wider qualification.

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Essential Sports Governance

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This introductory course is perfect for governance leads and board members alike. Essential Sports Governance provides a detailed overview of the principles and practice of sports governance and how to get to compliance and beyond.

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You will gain a good understanding of the Code for Sports Governance and the principal governance documents used by the different Sports Councils. We recommend taking this before Leading Sports Governance.

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• Entry – This will provide a great overview of the importance of sports governance and how to implement it well.
• Emerging – This will help participants join the dots from what they have learned through their work about good sports governance and better understand the requirements and intention of the Code.
• Established – If you want to brush up on the core principles of good sports governance and the Code before taking Leading Sports Governance, this is the course for you.

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Taking minutes can be hard. Vague agendas. Ambiguous agreements. An unskilled chair. All these can make the taking of an accurate record a daunting task.

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This practical and interactive one-day course provides a toolkit of skills which will boost your confidence in the writing and presenting of accurate minutes.

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• Entry – You’re new to taking minutes and want to understand why minutes are kept, what issues can occur and how to take minutes effectively.
• Emerging – You may have taken minutes before but struggled to structure them and found that they didn’t encapsulate everything that you wanted.
• Established – You are established in governance but have rarely had to take minutes and now want a thorough understanding of how to do so effectively OR you have a lot of experience but have had little to no formal training.

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Chairing Workshops

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Aimed at those who are thinking of taking on a chairing role, are new into a chairing role, or are part of a board which is considering its chair succession or wider succession planning.

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Informative and interactive, this 90-minute workshop will cover some of the basics of chairing as well as group activities, key skills and practical takeaways.

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• Entry –You have little, if any experience chairing and you want to understand more about what it entails.
• Emerging – You want to understand more about the role of the chair and what it entails to help your progression OR you’re chairing something soon
• Established – You may have some experience chairing but have not had much formal training and want to better understand the role as you look to potentially take on more chairing roles going forward.

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Effective Chairing Skills

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Aimed at organisation chairs, this one-day course develops the core chairing skills of confidence, assertiveness and time management. Participants will be equipped with a framework for effective leadership, approaches for improving boardroom participation, managing difficult situations and overcoming barriers to good decision making.

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• Emerging – Although this course is aimed at organisation chairs, you are either currently undertaking some chairing roles or are trying to gain the skills to become a chair and this is part of your professional development with that goal in mind.
• Established – You probably have some experience chairing. However, you have had little in the way of formal training and want to be taught the skills to become an effective chair.

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Leading Sports Governance

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This intermediate course focuses on the key role of the leader in sports governance in delivering and supporting effective governance. Through a combination of teaching and interactive practical exercises, this course develops understanding of key governance processes, effective meetings & decision making, and appreciation of board culture and dynamics

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Leading Sports Governance is a progression from the Essential Sports Governance course, though attendance at Essential Sports Governance is not a requirement for those with sufficient knowledge or experience.

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When should you attend this course?

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• Emerging – You are comfortable with the principles of good governance and familiar with the Code and are seeking to further your impact.
• Established – You are comfortable with the principles of good governance and familiar with the Code for Sports Governance and want to understand how you can leverage your leadership role to promote better governance.
• Expert – You want to brush up on your governance skills and are looking to find out how other organisations tackle issues that you have faced.

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Led by expert trainers, The purpose of this in person session is to bring together experienced chairs and facilitate discussion between them, encourage information-sharing and provide a networking opportunity.

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Compared with the Effective Chairing Skills course, there will be less emphasis on teaching and presentation, with the convenors rather facilitating discussions and supplementing conversations where necessary, including with appropriate material from the first course.

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When should you attend this course?

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• Established – As a chair, you understand the core principles of the topic and have put these into practise. You have probably picked up a thing or two along the way but are looking to find out what other chairs in the sector also know and share knowledge.
• Expert – You are an experienced chair who as well as wanting to find out a few anecdotes from others are happy to share knowledge you’ve learnt in the process and expand your network.

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Certification and Accreditation

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Certificate in Sports Governance

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The SGA offers a bursary scheme to allow individuals who are successful in the application process to access The Chartered Governance Institute’s (CGIUKI) Level 4 Certificate in Sports Governance free of charge. If you’re unsuccessful in your bursary application, you can buy the course directly from CGIUKI.

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The certificate equips you with the knowledge and key skills necessary to develop good governance practices within your organisation. Those who complete the course will receive a recognised certificate from the leading professional body for governance as well as the opportunity to become part of a global governance community.

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When should you apply for the bursary?

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• Entry – You have recently started a sports governance role and need to gain a comprehensive understanding of the topic and become certified quickly.
• Emerging – You have some formal experience in sports governance and have undertaken some training but want to take part in some formalised education to enhance your skillset.
• Established – You are looking for the formal, educational credentials to complement your significant experience and ensure that your knowledge is up to date.

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Whilst the SGA Bursary does not fund governance qualifications beyond the Level 4 Certificate, The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland offers further learning up to becoming a fully Chartered Secretary or Governance Professional.

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Becoming Chartered - If you are interested in gaining Chartered status, please take a look at the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme to find out more about the benefits and at which point you can join.

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When should you look at becoming chartered?

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• Details for Entry routes into the programme can be found on the CGI website

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Board Development Fund

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The Board Development Fund enables organisations to access free tailored in-house development training for their board. It allows organisations successful in the application process to identify areas of need or areas of particular focus for them which are not catered for by existing training provision.

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When should you apply for the Board Development Fund?

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• Entry – You have an inexperienced board that requires training to understand their requirements as directors along with the wider sports governance landscape.
• Emerging – You have identified a core governance knowledge gap that your board struggles with which you want to fill
• Established – You have a board which understands the core topics of good governance, but you are struggling with a more advanced topic for which the board would benefit with training.
• Expert – You have a highly experienced, high functioning board which is experiencing a very specific issue that it needs help tackling with specialised training.

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Knowledge Base – Organised by topic into key areas of governance. Includes accessible guidance that explain key concepts, principles, frameworks and checklists.

Blog posts –Commentary and opinions on topical stories in sports governance along with developments in the legal, regulatory and business environments.

Essays – Deeper dives into relevant topics

Supporting Tools & Documents – A list of all the supporting tools, checklists and template documents

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How can you engage?

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• Read – Go to our website and our resources are open to all
• Write a Blog – Have you been a part of a Sports Governance Project that you think the wider community could benefit from knowing more about? Contact us and we can look at publishing your blog post.
• Write an Essay (established or higher) – Are you an expert in a specific area of governance or have been involved in a transformational project? Contact us and we can explore publishing your work.

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