Change In Sports

Words: 1700
Pages: 7

Topic: Change Management in Sport
Name: Thomas French
Student Number: K00213192
1.1 Intro
In today’s sporting environment the possibility of holding on to your job for more than 4 years is rare. The English premier league has 20 teams and in the 2014-15 seasons alone there were 14 managerial changes (league managers association). That is a staggering 70% of job changes in one year. This year alone the GAA season hasn’t started yet and there have been 5 managerial changes and 3 jobs still vacant. Get rest of manager changes
Change seems to be the new normality. Managerial changes in sporting organizations are now on a regular basis if not alone results but performances are poor. Greater use of team work, higher expectations and an increase
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Over the years there has been a lot of research gone into business and a number of change models created. Unfortunately there is little or no data for change in the sporting environment. An understanding of these models of change can relate to the change in sports management. Change management models are useful in that they describe and simplify a process so that we can understand and apply the principles. The top models of change management described on this page have proven their value but all focus on very different processes and outcomes. The link between how the use of these models and how a manager can apply or use some of the methods to help them get an edge in their sport is the purpose of this research …show more content…
Whether you are in business or sport this is a model that should be taken seriously by any manager looking to develop themselves personally. This is a change management activity that will challenge us to examine our own values and the way we react to change. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People will help you manage change effectively Convey et al 2001.
This is not an easy or quick solution for success. This model teaches new habits which take time and practice but if you’re looking for a powerful change this is the model to follow. The habits are divided into two groups. The first being “private victory” which focuses on personal change and the second “public victory” that works on interacting with others. According to Covey it's important to master personal change before one can enjoy success with