Where to from here?

We will be using “Poll Everywhere” to record your responses onto the big screen so we can see your responses in real time.  This allows for comments to be anonymous and provides an equal chance for everyone to have their say. Take the opportunity!

Change Management What is change management? The management of change and development within a business or similar organisation. Change management is an approach to transition individuals, teams and organisations to a desired future state. How are you going to transfer learnings from today and change your club to make it a better club.

‘Change is the only constant’ Greek Philosopher. 535-475BC Clubs need to change to stay relevant. How people are consuming sport is changing.

REASons for change What are influencers on change? Political – tax policy/legislation Economic – interest rates Trends – consumer attitudes Technology innovations – introduction of the internet Financial i.e. lack of money For example 1 billion less letters posted in 2014 than in 2007-largely because of increase of email, social media, the internet.

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Barriers to change Not enough understanding Lack of leadership Lack focus No engagement from stakeholders No clear processes Successes not recognised/communicated/celebrated-this can help to gain momentum Resistance to change Undefined goals/objectives Fear People like the status quo Timing

Ways to overcome barriers to change Communication Consultation Feedback Influence key stakeholders Anything else?

Future club direction What changes would you like to make in your club after listening to today’s speakers? Handout postcards

Step 1- preparing for change Assess need for and type of change Form a vision for future Explore scope of change required Identify key groups whose commitment is required Clarify problems / opportunities Investigate alternative solutions Identify potential risks Develop a business case / plan for the change

Step 2- planning for change Identify resources required Establish change management project team Develop project plan Develop communications strategy Conduct risk assessments Develop support strategies for committee members

Step 3 -implementation Start communications plan Start action plan Engage key stakeholders Follow project plan

Step 4 - evaluation Assess whether objectives have been met Reflect on lessons learnt Feed information into maintaining focus & continuous improvement

The innovation adoption curve of Rogers is a model that classifies adopters of innovations into various categories, based on the idea that certain individuals are inevitably more open to adaptation than others. Innovators (2.5%) – brave, pulling change, important communication tools Early Adopters (13.5%) – respected, leaders, try new ideas but in careful way Early Majority (34%) – thoughtful, careful, accept change more quickly than average Late Majority (34%) – skeptic, only try new things once majority are doing it Laggard (16%) – traditional people, caring of old ways, critical of new ideas, only accept change if it becomes mainstream

You don’t know what is possible if you don’t try….. Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Baby steps.