PARTICIPANTS’ PROFILE & PRE-REQUISITES
Individuals (either volunteer or paid) who are likely to perform the “hands-on” work of staging important competitions, such as national championships.
Note: This seminar is not intended for senior management personnel (President, General Secretary, etc.) of a federation.
CONTENT
The topics to be covered in the seminar include:
· Seminar Introduction
- Formal opening
- Personal introductions
- The IAAF – philosophy and structure
· The Context
- Competition structures
- Key factors for improving athletic competitions
· Leadership
- Leadership styles
- Identification of leadership skills
· Project Management
- Project phases
- Introduction to planning
- Project Management tools
· Organising Structure
- Roles of an organising committee
· Operational Planning
- Technical functions and operational areas
- Key tasks
· Venues and Equipment
- Material requirements
- Flow planning
· Financial Aspects
- Budget Headings
- Strategies for bridging budget gaps
· Competition Schedule
- Relevant factors
- Construction of a sample timetable
· Competition Management
- Activities overlay
- Preparing a Gantt Chart
· Technology and Communication
- Communication links and information flows
· Marketing
- Basic strategies
· Workshop Presentations
· Seminar Wrap-up
- Discussion
- Evaluation
- Formal closing
Other topics may be included depending on the time available and the needs identified by the Regional Development Centre hosting the seminar.
Note: Officiating is not covered in this seminar.