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
Emotional Intelligence – The secret ingredient to a fulfilling life
A few years back I wrote about emotional intelligence (EI) in the context of leadership and shared ways that sport leaders can enhance their EI. My interest in EI has continued to grow over the past few years as I expand my integral coaching practice and support clients who are keen to grow and … [Read more...] about Emotional Intelligence – The secret ingredient to a fulfilling life
Avoid sticking your head in the sand … deal with human resource problems proactively
I read with interest an article in the Ottawa Citizen about the rising number of public service executives who are seeking counselling to deal with a wide range of issues including career management, difficult relationships with bosses, harassment, health concerns, retirement, performance … [Read more...] about Avoid sticking your head in the sand … deal with human resource problems proactively
Human Resources – Challenges and Pitfalls in Managing this Vital Resource
People are the lifeblood of any organization whether they are paid staff, Directors, or volunteers. Without their passion and commitment, many of the best-laid plans would go to waste. These vital resources constitute a key area of many organizations that frequently gets short changed when it comes … [Read more...] about Human Resources – Challenges and Pitfalls in Managing this Vital Resource
Not Just Lip Service Anymore … Creating Space for People to Unwind and Unplug
I’ve been thinking about this for a while. What is the impact on professionals who feel they are ‘on call’ 24-7 but aren’t being paid to render this service? Turns out, others have been asking the same question. Recognizing that anxiety, burnout, and being overworked leads to poor productivity, loss … [Read more...] about Not Just Lip Service Anymore … Creating Space for People to Unwind and Unplug
Dependent Contractors: A Third Employment Relationship with Legal Concerns for Sport Organizations
"Dependent contractor" - this is a third category of employment relationships that we rarely discuss, and most organizations have never heard of, but which is probably one of the more relevant to sport and certainly an increasing way in which contracts are being structured (often unwittingly). Its … [Read more...] about Dependent Contractors: A Third Employment Relationship with Legal Concerns for Sport Organizations