1 Programme Overview

Contents

1 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

1.1 Areas of Focus

1.2 Deliverers

1.3 Programme Elements

1.3.1 Workshops and Inspiring Leaders events

1.3.2Compass for Life Mapping and 360 feedback

1.3.3Mentoring

1.3.4Home Team Networking

1.3.5Further Learning

2 INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT ACCREDITATION

3 SELECTION CRITERIA

4 COST

5 CRITICAL DATES

6 HOW TO APPLY

Appendix – Leadership Academy Application Form

1PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The programme is designed to focus on the individual – developing the skills and behaviours needed to become an effective club leader. Delegates will get the opportunity to learn from inspirational leaders from the world of sport and business, this learning will then be translated and applied to the context of gymnastics clubs in Scotland. Part of the learning will be through shared experiences discussing issues that are current and relevant based on club examples. There will also be an emphasis on self-reflection, action learning and continuing development to ensure the learning will be sustainable and carry on well beyond the life of the programme.Our vision is: A strong Scottish Gymnastics, inspiring & nurturing emerging talent.

1.1Areas of focus

We have developed a Leadership Framework which will drive the content of the programme. Research has shown there are certain behaviours that need to be of critical focus to be a great leader. Each heading shown in the diagram below covers a list of specific aspects that will be covered across the year. If you are interested to see the full framework then please let us know.

Each leadership session will focus on one of the areas from the framework and will be led by one of our external experts to inspire and challenge. Each afternoon will then be facilitated by Scottish Gymnastics to help bring the subject matter to life in a gymnastics context.The means to achieve this will be through: stronger, better managed, better financed clubs working to business plans with world class volunteers driving them and an ambition to get more professional members of staff.

1.2Deliverers

We have identified the following external providers to share their expertise across the programme:

Isla McCrone: Director, Action Provocateurs. Isla is an experienced professional with over 30 years working in the private and public sector. Her background is extensive and includes customer service, IT, training and development, human resources, sales and marketing, business development and public policy development and delivery. Isla is adept at relationship building, problem solving and strategic planning. Coupled with her coaching and broad business experience, she is able to help clients step back and focus on what's really important, gain perspective on things and take action. Isla is a Director of Action Provocateurs, which provides a blend of business and people development and is all about inspiring positive change. Read more here:

John Loughton: Founder & CEO of global leadership company Dare2Lead. John is a high profile and award winning global youth leader, social entrepreneur, campaigner and leadership speaker. Since running his first campaign aged 11, he has worked in over 30 countries across five continents, represented the UK internationally and engaged with numerous governments, businesses and world leaders. John has directly reached over 500,000 young people and was named Outstanding Youth of the World 2013. Read more here:

Guy Richardson: Founder & CEO of Eiger – Sport & Business Performance. Guy is a hugely experienced and respected leader with a distinguished track record. With a diverse background that combines armed forces experience with senior management roles, he has the skills and protocols to manage complex projects from initiation to conclusion across a broad range of environments and cultures. His infectious enthusiasm, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to inspire others have allowed him to consistently achieve high levels of success. Read more here:

Malcolm Cannon: CEO at Cricket Scotland. Malcolm is an ambitious and experienced leader having worked in five different market sectors and having held CEO positions in four different companies. His energy and competitive spirit stems from a lifelong passion for team sports and he derives great excitement from developing a strong team ethos and sharing in the success that this tends to deliver. Having led Hunter during its transformation and financial turn-around from functional outdoor product to iconic international fashion brand Malcolm then moved to focus on property management. Read more here:

Michael Cavanagh: Lead Manager at sportscotland and Associate with the Leadership Trust. Michael is proud to have served as Chair of Commonwealth Games Scotland and as a board member of Glasgow 2014 Ltd during the whole of the planning and delivery phases of the 'best ever Games'. Michael trained as a PE teacher at Jordanhill College of Education and worked for 18 years in public sector sport and leisure management. In his role with sportscotland, Michael works with partners to develop the sporting system, investing in and joining up the people, places, partnerships and planning that make sport happen. Michael has trained as an associate with the Leadership Trust which has a purpose to influence leadership and develop inspirational leaders for the benefit of all aspects of society. Read more here:

1.3Programme elements

The programme encourages and supports club leaders to take ownership of, and responsibility for, their own learning. It consists of five core elements all of which are essential for the critical learning and development that will take place during the 12 months.

•Workshops and Inspiring Leaders events

•Mentoring

•Mapping their Compass for Life

•Home Teams Networking

•Further learning

1.3.1Workshops and Inspiring Leaders events

•Workshops are an integral part of the learning process and will be designed to meet the needs of the learners. Attendance at all workshops is critical to get the most out of the programme.

•There will be sixleadership workshops focusing on all areas of the leadership competency framework. The first session will be over two days with an overnight stay in Stirling. Part of each session will be delivered by an external speaker who will inspire and challenge thinking around a particular competency.

•There will also be a workshop on the effective club framework designed to complement the leadership specific sessions.

•Workshops will have clear learning outcomes and be tailored to maximise learning; they will be challenging, constructive and highly interactive.

•Three Inspiring Leaders events will also be included across the programme tagged onto leadership workshops. These will be an evening of discussion and networking for those people currently engaged in club leadership.

1.3.2Compass for Life Mapping and 360 feedback

•Each club leader will map a Compass for Life based on the work of Floyd Woodrow. This will help each leader to plot a vision, set goals and actions in order to help consolidate their learning.

•This process is supported through the workshops and a 360 feedback process facilitated by Scottish Gymnastics that the club leader undertakes with their colleagues providing valuable, contemporary and honest feedback.

•Mentors will assist the club leader to revise their plans and help them monitor their progress.

1.3.3Mentoring

•Mentoring is a vital element allowing the club leader to learn from their experiences. Mentors can also act as a sounding board and to support the leaders to achieve their goals in their Personal Development Plan.

•Each club leader will build a strong relationship with one mentor who will be sourced by Scottish Gymnastics. If a club leader already has their own mentor this can be discussed with the programme lead.

•Mentors are volunteers and will be offered some opportunities to support their learning and development including invitations to events and workshops where appropriate.

•Meetings or phone calls between club leaders and mentors should take place three times in the year as a minimum.

1.3.4Home Teams Networking

•This element focuses on peer support and providing opportunities for the club leader to define, frame and communicate their key challenges and receive support from their counterparts at other gymnastics clubs.

•Leaders will be grouped into Home Teams where there will be a networking and a competitive aspect across the programme to score points for an overall end of programme prize!

•The sessions allow the club leaders to have time to reflect on their experiences and to explore ways of doings things differently.

•We also encourage club leaders to team up in groups of three to four and commit to meeting quarterly – which can be by conference call or face-to-face to share learning and support one anotherand also to consider the setting up of a virtual group through facebook or LinkedIn.

1.3.5Further Learning

•Over the course of the programme there will be an opportunity to access some online learning which can be completed at your own pace. This will include time management and other topics will be confirmed during the course of the year but will be complimentary to the leadership framework.

•A reading list and suggested videos will be provided and club leaders will be encouraged to explore some of the titles during the course of the programme.

2INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT ACCREDITATION

Scottish Gymnastics are working with the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) to gain accreditation for the programme.

ILM accreditation is a form of quality assurance for the programme and also offers the leaders a certificate on completion enhancing the student experience with free membership of the Institute and access to digital resources.

3SELECTION CRITERIA

We are seeking expressions of interest from people who:

•Have current responsibility for influencing and leading within the club;

•Are committed to continuous professional development;

•Aspire / show the potential to be a great club leader;

•Can show a track record of implementing previous learning;

•Want to further develop and refine their leadership competencies or behaviours.

4COST

The overall leadership academy is underwritten and subsidised by Scottish Gymnastics. We are asking for a contribution from each participant to support course costs for the 12-month programme which will include nine workshop sessions and one overnight stay.

The rate for the 12-month programme is £400 per candidate. This can be payable in one chunk or in four £100 instalments invoiced across the year.

5CRITICAL DATES

MILESTONES / DATES
Expressions of interest open for Club Leaders Programme / April 2017
Closing date for expressions of interest / 30May 2017
Applicants sent information for the selection day / End of May 2017
Selection Day / 20 June 2017
Final list of people agreed / Club Leaders invited to join / 21July 2017
2016 EVENTS / DATES
First Leadership Session (2 days) + Inspiring Leader / October 2017
Effective Club Framework Session / November 2017
Second Leadership Session (1 day) + Inspiring Leader
(Will include mentor allocation) / December 2017
2017 EVENTS / DATES
Third Leadership Session (1 day) / February 2018
Fourth Leadership Session (1 day) / March 2018
Fifth Leadership Session (1 day) / May 2018
Sixth Leadership Session (1 day) + Inspiring Leader / June 2018
Graduation Event at AGM / August 2018

6HOW TO APPLY

In order to apply for a place on the above programme, please fill in the attached form and submit o later than 9am on Tuesday 30 May 2017.

Jacqui Stone
Club Business Manager
Mob: 07825 828 867 Email:

Work Days: Monday - Thursday

Caledonia House, 1 Redheughs Rigg, Edinburgh, EH12 9DQ

Registered in Scotland Company Number SC177815

Appendix –Leadership Academy Application Form

PersonalDetails
ClubLeadersname
Club
Tel
email
Supportinginformation
Please explain why you would like a place on the Club Leaders programme.
PleaseexplainhowyoumeetthecriteriafortheClubLeadersprogramme.
•Have current responsibility for influencing and leading within the club;
•Are committed to continuous professional development;
•Aspire / show the potential to be a great club leader;
•Can show a track record of implementing previous learning;
•Want to further develop and refine their leadership competencies or behaviours.
Pleasetelluswhatyourclubwillgainfrom you beinginvolvedintheLeadershipProgramme.
Pleasetellusaboutyourfuturecareeraspirationsandhowyouthinktheprogrammemaysupportthese.
Usingtheleadershipcompetencyframework headings asaguide,pleasetellusaboutyourmainleadershipstrengths.

• Managing Self
• Leading Others
• Creativity & Innovation
• Providing Direction

Again,usingtheleadershipcompetencyframework headings asaguide,pleasetelluswhichleadershipcompetenciesyoumostwanttodevelopandwhy?

• Managing Self
• Leading Others
• Creativity & Innovation
• Providing Direction

RecognisingthateveryonewillbringsomethingdifferenttotheLeadershipAcademy,pleasetelluswhatuniqueskills,knowledgeandexperienceyouhavethatyouwillbringtotheClubLeadersprogramme.
Personalcommitment
Bysigningthisexpressionof interesttobeconsideredforaplaceontheScottish Gymnastics Leadership Academy Programmeyouare indicatingthatyouareabletomeetall thecommitmentsfortheprogramme.
ClubLeaderssignature
Printname
Date

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