Club Together – 2013

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Planning for the Future

Planning -

What is Planning….? Why do we Plan…?

- Is the process of thinking about and organising the activities

required to achieve a desired goal

- If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail – be proactive about the

future

- Forces you to make choices on what you will do and what you will

not do

- Broad outline on where resources will get allocated

- More required to satisfy Funders, Stakeholders and Local

Authorities

What Could Happen……

The Process of Planning

The Process of Planning

Planning tool used to understand Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats involved in a project.

To bring a clearer common purpose and understanding of factors for success.

Planning Tools…….

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Do’s

Be analytical and specific.

Record all thoughts and ideas.

Be selective in the final evaluation.

Choose the right people for the exercise.

Choose a suitable SWOT leader or facilitator.

Think out of the box

Be open to change

Don’ts

х Try to disguise weaknesses.

х Merely list errors and mistakes.

х Lose sight of external influences and trends.

х Allow the SWOT to become a blame-laying

exercise.

х Ignore the outcomes at later stages of the

planning process.

Mission Statement/Vision

"The mission of The Walt Disney Company is to be one of the world's leading producers and providers of entertainment and information. Using our portfolio of brands to differentiate our content, services and consumer products, we seek to develop the most creative, innovative and profitable entertainment experiences and related products in the world."

Manchester United's mission is to be the best football club in the world, both on and off the pitch. The Club believes it should be a part of the community in the widest sense and that its success should not only be measured in the number of trophies it wins, but also by the impact it has on the community in which it exists. Everyone at the Club is committed to tackling environmental and social issues at regional, national and international level, using the Manchester United brand to leverage support and create awareness of the issues facing the planet The Scottish FA leads the national game with

integrity and innovation to breed a culture of performance, unity and trust.

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Planning Exercise

• In groups work for 15/20min on a planning exercise • Groups should work as a club committee on provided scenario • Agree on a overall goal that you would try and achieve • Provide feedback on the short/medium and long term objectives to

achieve the overall goal.

Periodization Tactics

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Local Authority Funding Football Development Officer

Club Culture Charitable states Volunteers Parents

Local Community Government Stakeholders

Increase Participation Partnerships Gift Aid Coach Education

Sportscotland Region Staff Active Schools Local Leagues

Players HUBs Child Protection First Aid Budget

Facilities Equipment Quality Mark