Knowledge Nuggets

Word of the Day Social responsibility refers to a philosophy of social impact whereby an organization demonstrates its concern for the community “above and beyond” the organization’s mandate and legal requirements. Recent research found that community sport organizations engaged in social responsibility programs benefit through member loyalty and positive word of mouth. Read more about...

Blog In sport, data is commonly used to asses and improve an athlete or team’s performance; however, the usage of membership data to inform decision-making at the National, Provincial/Territorial or club level is still relatively unexplored. This week’s blog provides practical tips to boost the usefulness of your membership data.

Did you know? Physical inactivity is a major health concern that costs the Canadian economy $6.8 billion dollars each year, is the 4th leading risk factor for death worldwide, and affects more than 8 in 10 Canadian adults. Findings in ParticipACTION’s Pulse Report indicate more than 8 in 10 Canadians (83%) think physical activity is...

Leadership Research indicates 50% of staff leave because of their manager. For new managers, developing “soft skills” to address interpersonal challenges is key to success. Here are five tips for new managers to survive and thrive in the workplace.

Leadership Research indicates 50% of staff leave because of their manager. For new managers, developing “soft skills” to address interpersonal challenges is key to success. Here are five tips for new managers to survive and thrive in the workplace.

Leadership Research indicates 50% of staff leave because of their manager. For new managers, developing “soft skills” to address interpersonal challenges is key to success. Here are five tips for new managers to survive and thrive in the workplace.

Leadership Research indicates 50% of staff leave because of their manager. For new managers, developing “soft skills” to address interpersonal challenges is key to success. Here are five tips for new managers to survive and thrive in the workplace.

By the numbers Research from the University of Buffalo demonstrated that “doing something is better than nothing” when considering the impact of physical activity on prolonging life for older women. Women aged 63+ who engaged in 30 minutes per day of light physical activity (e.g. household chores) had a 12% lower risk of death. Women...

Parenting The car ride home offers a “window of opportunity” for parents and athletes to debrief about games and practices – how they did, what they saw, and how to make sense of what happened. However, the car ride home can also be fraught with challenges and anxieties for parents and athletes alike. Use these...

Blog Strategic plans, when meaningfully planned and well supported, can provide sport organizations with a blueprint for success. Today’s blog provides five practical tips for maximizing the return on investment. Learn even more about turning your organization’s vision into action during a free webinar hosted by the Ottawa Sport Council.