PARTICIPANTS’ PROFILE & PRE-REQUISITES

This seminar is intended for key personnel of Member Federations involved in the daily administration. Participants should have a thorough knowledge of athletics and understand the basic principles of office management and organisation. The target audience, however, is wider and includes all those involved in the administration and management of athletics who wishes to see the sport of athletics run more effectively.

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.