In the wake of a public dialogue on abuse in sport, I was reminded of the Latin phrase “primum nil nocere” which means “first, to do no harm” or the principle of non-maleficence. The Hippocratic Oath, named after the father of medicine in Western culture, is an ancient tribute to the Greek Gods that … [Read more...] about How An Ancient Greek Promise Could Unite Coaches
Investing in Leaders is Smart Risk Management Strategy
In SIRC's recent blog, Investing in Leaders is Smart Risk Management Strategy, Sport Leaders Retreat facilitator and the Sport Law and Strategy Group's (SLSG) Partner Dina Bell-Laroche shares her insight from previous participants about their experiences at the Sport Leaders Retreat. The Sport … [Read more...] about Investing in Leaders is Smart Risk Management Strategy
Our 2019 Wish List for Safe, Respectful and Thriving Sport Environments
Since 2007, I have had the privilege to facilitate enterprise risk management workshops (ERM) with 56 National, Multi-Sport, Provincial/Territorial and Community Sport Organizations. In collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) and funded by Sport Canada, the findings from a … [Read more...] about Our 2019 Wish List for Safe, Respectful and Thriving Sport Environments
Values-in-Action: What Sport Leaders Are Saying
We are pleased to provide Values-in-Action: Igniting Passion and Purpose in Sport Organizations in an e-book format so that more sport leaders can benefit from the valuable and practical insights and tools provided by long-time sport consultant Dina Bell-Laroche. Here is what some readers have to … [Read more...] about Values-in-Action: What Sport Leaders Are Saying
Hosting Purposeful Meetings
As an Integral Master Coach(TM), I am required to engage in meaningful practices to continuously hone my capacity to be in service of others. An additional benefit is that I am part of a generous community of world-leading coaches who are committed to sharing – it’s a gift that keeps on giving. This … [Read more...] about Hosting Purposeful Meetings
Ensuring Fit: Tips to Create High-Trust Relationships with Service Providers
At the Sport Law & Strategy Group (SLSG), one of our core values is professional integrity – acting fairly, ethically and with compassion. One way of ensuring that a high-trust relationship with clients is maintained is to ensure there is shared understanding of deliverables, costs, and … [Read more...] about Ensuring Fit: Tips to Create High-Trust Relationships with Service Providers