Leadership and Innovation in Sports

Term Paper , 2023 , 18 Pages , Grade: B

Sport - Sport Economics, Sport Management

The paper is divided into three parts: The first part examines entrepreneurship and start-ups in sport by introducing a business idea, developing SMART goals and presenting the Business Model Canvas for the generated business idea as well as a SWOT analysis of the discussed business model. The second part deals with the choice of leadership approach in professional sport clubs as well as cultural and self-awareness for successful leadership. Finally, the third part illustrates the importance of performance and change management in National Olympic Committees and points out the challenges associated with change in National Olympic Committees and advises how to overcome them. Lastly, recommendations for managing performance within National Olympic Committees are given.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1.0 Business Model Canvas
• 1.1 Business idea
• 1.2 SMART goals
• 1.3 Canvas including nine building blocks
• 1.4 SWOT analysis
• 2.0 Leadership in Sport Cultures
• a) Choice of leadership approach in professional sport clubs
• b) Cultural and self-awareness for successful leadership.
• 3.0 Performance in National Olympic Committees
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Importance of performance and change management in NOCs.
• 3.3 Challenges associated with change in NOCs & how to overcome them
• 3.4 Recommendations for managing performance within NOCs.

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This document outlines a comprehensive business model for a sports startup, ZumbUp, which offers Zumba classes to office workers. The aim is to address the issue of sedentary lifestyles in the workplace and promote physical and mental well-being among employees.

• The benefits of Zumba fitness for physical and mental health.
• The business model canvas as a framework for developing a successful startup.
• The importance of SMART goals in achieving business objectives.
• The role of leadership and change management in sports organizations.
• The challenges and opportunities associated with promoting physical activity in the workplace.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1.0: Business Model Canvas introduces the business idea for ZumbUp, a startup providing Zumba classes to office workers. The chapter explores the detrimental effects of sedentary behavior, the benefits of Zumba fitness, and the rationale for the business model. It also discusses the SMART goals and the nine building blocks of the Business Model Canvas.
• Chapter 2.0: Leadership in Sport Cultures focuses on the importance of effective leadership in sports organizations. It explores different leadership approaches, cultural and self-awareness, and their role in creating a positive and successful sporting environment.
• Chapter 3.0: Performance in National Olympic Committees delves into the importance of performance and change management in National Olympic Committees (NOCs). The chapter examines challenges associated with change in NOCs and provides recommendations for managing performance effectively.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Zumba fitness, sedentary behavior, business model canvas, SMART goals, leadership, cultural awareness, change management, National Olympic Committees, performance, workplace health and well-being.

• Course: IDR807 Seminars in Sport Leadership and Innovation
• Grade: B
• Author: Laura Hins (Author)
• Publication Year: 2023
• Pages: 18
• Catalog Number: V1378824
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346919465
• Language: English
• Tags: sport management, sport leadership and innovation, Business Model Canvas, SMART goals, leadership approach in professional sport clubs, cultural and self-awareness, National Olympic Committees, performance, change management, managing performance