Knowledge Nuggets Creating positive environments for social learning spaces Workplace Wellness Sport Organization Nurturing a community of practice or other social learning space requires participants to interact in a non-judgmental, ego-free environment. Support this type of positive environment by encouraging one-on-one or small group interactions; seeking opportunities to meet face-to-face (e.g., in conjunction...
Knowledge Nuggets "Work smart" Leadership and Governance Technology Workplace Wellness Wondering how you can help your team “work smart” (being productive, not just busy) during this time of video and conference call overload? Learn how to use an intentional approach to managing internal communication in the SIRC blog.
Knowledge Nuggets Unconscious Bias Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Leadership and Governance Workplace Wellness Unconscious biases, based on mistaken, inaccurate or incomplete information, affect our behaviour or decisions without us realizing. The first step to interrupting bias is awareness. This Catalyst blog discusses the most common types of unconscious bias (e.g. affinity bias, confirmation...
Blog Volunteer Recruitment at the 2020 Arctic Winter Games November 20, 2019 Hosting Leadership and Governance Volunteer Management Workplace Wellness Policy Maker and Government Official Sport Organization This is the third blog of a series leading up to the 2020 Arctic Winter Games that will be hosted by Whitehorse, YT March 15-21, 2020. Check out the first blog, about the development of the Games; and the second about...
Blog COVID Communication Fatigue: Before you add another online meeting, stop and reconsider May 20, 2020 Leadership and Governance Mental Health Physical Health Technology Workplace Wellness Sport Organization As the COVID-19 crisis continues, complaints of meeting fatigue are on the rise. Have you found your day filled with back-to-back Zoom calls, where you stare blankly at the poorly lit face of a colleague on the computer screen, as...
Knowledge Nuggets Volunteer Management Games and Hosting Leadership and Governance Volunteer Management Workplace Wellness Policy Maker and Government Official Sport Organization The 2020 Arctic Winter Games Host Society will rely on 1,800 volunteers for the successful delivery of the Games in Whitehorse. Learn about the importance of employer leave policies, community presentations and volunteer fairs as recruitment strategies in the SIRC blog.
Knowledge Nuggets Did You Know? Leadership and Governance Mental Health Physical Health Sport Participation Workplace Wellness Athlete Coach Official Parent Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization With 1 in 10 Canadians experiencing substance use disorders, it is likely that a team member or colleague might experience or be affected by the misuse of substances. Unfortunately, stigmatizing language can prevent people from seeking help. Learn more about...
Blog Supporting the Remote Worker – What Leaders Need to Know September 21, 2016 Leadership and Governance Technology Workplace Wellness Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization Telecommuting or remote work is steadily on the rise with its low cost, flexibility, and appeal to work-life balance. While in the past, working from home was seen as a special request, granted only for particular circumstances, in today’s world,...
Blog Retaining Sport Officials November 23, 2016 Leadership and Governance Professional Development Workplace Wellness Official Sport Organization Sport officials play a vital role within sport and should be viewed along the same lines as coaches within the sport system in regards to participation and development. Officials should not be viewed as just service providers, but rather as...
Blog 6 Steps to the Art of Delegation May 10, 2017 Leadership and Governance Workplace Wellness Sport Organization Delegating tasks and responsibilities within an organization is crucial in creating successful workplaces. While it isn’t always easy, delegation done well can not only help your own workload and shows respect for your colleagues. While it may take more time...
