Knowledge Nuggets Blog - Authentic leadership SIRC Blog Becoming a leader that others look up to is a goal worth pursuing. Authentic leadership is a form of leadership that transforms people, organizations, communities, and the world. Think about the great leaders you admire most. These leaders are...
Knowledge Nuggets Sport for development Blog Sport for development involves tapping into what sport can do “intentionally” to address a range of community priorities, including community building, reduced youth criminal behavior, health promotion, Indigenous youth engagement, economic revitalization, newcomer settlement, inclusion and the improvement of...
Knowledge Nuggets healthy after school and pre-game snacks Nutrition Finding inspired ideas to fuel active kids can be a challenge. Young athletes needs carbohydrates to fuel them through the day, and protein or healthy fat when participating in intense activities longer than 1.5 hours. Here are some healthy...
Knowledge Nuggets Leadership and Governance Leadership and Governance Program Design and Evaluation Volunteer Management Sport Organization Capturing the innovative ideas and energy generated during retreats and planning sessions once staff and volunteers are back in their daily routines can be difficult. Documenting insights in vivid ways, findings ways to reactivate “aha” moments, and holding people accountable...
Knowledge Nuggets Spring 2018 SIRCuit Spring 2018 SIRCuit The Spring SIRCuit is now available! This issue presents a range of articles relating to sport leadership, athlete development, and high performance sport – all from Canadian sport thought leaders. Learn more regarding great information on mentoring, concussions, positive parenting...
Knowledge Nuggets Resisters as Guardians Leadership Sport leaders influencing change in an organization know to expect some resistance. However, instead of labeling resisters as naysayers or cynics, consider them as “guardians” of current systems or programs that need to be protected. Leaders should use these...
Knowledge Nuggets Absurd ideas Leadership Outlandish or “absurd” ideas during team meetings and strategic planning sessions are often met with the same response – dismissal. Unfortunately, this unconsciously dampens the innovative spirit often sought. Instead, help nurture breakthrough ideas and discover new ways of...
Knowledge Nuggets Plogging - Word of the Day Word of the Day “Plogging” is a combination of the Swedish term “plocka up” (pick up) and jogging. The activity has become so popular in Sweden and other European countries that groups dedicated to plogging have formed. With the snow...
Knowledge Nuggets Social responsibility - Word of the day 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...
Knowledge Nuggets Hosting Pros vs. Cons Hosting As Canada contemplates hosting the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the 2030 Commonwealth Games, Canadians are weighing the pros and cons of hosting international sport events. To maximize the positive and minimize the negative outcomes, host committees...
