Navigating Club Conflict for Councils and Peak Bodies
Club committee politics can be a huge challenge for the volunteers involved. However it often also impacts Council or peak…
The Future of Bowls Clubs
What does the future hold for the 280 or so bowls clubs currently operating in Queensland? Confronted by declining memberships,…
Club governance tip: ‘Not-for-profit’ doesn’t mean you can’t make money
Everyone who plays a role in the not-for-profit sector, whether as a volunteer, administrator, Council officer or peak body rep,…
Forget SMART Goals – think bigger!
Since high school, we’ve been taught to set SMART Goals. For the most part, this is ok, but there is…
Don’t be afraid to make the big calls
Sandgate Hawks Football Club was going to shut, until the board decided to make a change.Listen to the interview with…
Mittens Rules The Milky Way, and other simple ways for clubs to improve cyber security
Too many sports clubs are targeted in cyber attacks as 'easy pickings'. Clubs must apply the same rigour as government…
Mergers & Amalgamations: what’s our shirt going to look like?!?
Mergers and amalgamations are in the wind. They’re being whispered about in committee meeting rooms and broadcast widely as many…
Guidance in Governance
No matter your definition of sporting success, whether it’s a bucket load of gold medals, growing participation numbers, or everyone…
Constitution Review – Pioneer Valley Golf Club
A constitution isn’t just a legal necessity in sporting clubs and not-for-profit organisations; it’s the blueprint of effective governance and…
Merging Perspectives in Community Sport – Tennis Dad to Sports Governance and Planning Mentor
By Michael Connelly – Managing Director at CPR Group and Tennis Dad Navigating community sport from multiple vantage points offers