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European Athletics Member Federation
Governance Workshop
13 October, Funchal, Portugal
Introduction to SIGGS Project
Co-funded by the
Erasmus+ Programme
of the European Union
Structure of presentation
1. Process leading to the SIGGS Project
2. Introduction to the SIGGS Project
3. Explanation of the SIGGS self-evaluation tool
4. Evaluating your organisation
1. Process
Starting point: Sport 4 Good Governance (S4GG)
Project of the EOC EU Office
EU-funded Project: January 2012 – June 2013
Objective: awareness-raising on importance of
good governance
Partner network including 7 NOCs
(DK, IT, ES, SK, NL, CY and HR)
Outcomes: “Key to Good Governance”
1. Process
Basic Universal Principles of Good Governance of the Olympic and Sports Movement (2009)
1. Vision, mission and strategy2. Structures, regulations and democratic process3. Highest level of competence, integrity and ethical
standards4. Accountability, transparency and control5. Solidarity and development6. Athletes’ involvement, participation and care7. Harmonious relations with governments while
preserving autonomy
1. Process
Developments following the S4GG Project:
1) EU Principles of good governance in sport (2013)
1. Clarity of purpose / objectives2. Code of ethics3. Stakeholder identification and roles4. Democracy and minimum standards5. Delegation and committees6. Management7. Judicial / disciplinary procedures8. Inclusivity and youth engagement9. Statutes, rules and regulations10. Accountability and transparency
1. Process
2) Olympic Agenda 2020 and 20+20 recommendations
(December 2014)
Recommendation 27: Comply with basic principles of
good governance
“All organisations belonging to the Olympic Movement to
accept and comply with the Basic Universal Principles of
Good Governance of the Olympic and Sports Movement”
1. Such compliance to be monitored and evaluated
2. Organisations responsible for running self-evaluation
on a regular basis
1. Process
Increasing relevance of good governance:
Pressure by sponsors/public authorities: Commitment to good governance is increasingly seen as a pre-condition for receiving financial support
Pressure of sports landscape: Implementation good governance will increase efficiency of your organisation (saving resources, better sports results/services for members)
Internal pressure: Good governance is essential in order to achieve sustainability (long-term thinking, risk management)
Pressure by members and stakeholders: Request good governance and become more vocal (inclusive organisation, consultation, decision-making, participation)
1. Process
Expectations of sport organisations
Support and guidance on implementing good
governance
Tailored to specific situation of the organisation
Taking into consideration national / sports
particularities
Contact person for advice
Templates and good practice examples
The SIGGS Project
2. Introduction SIGGS
Project: Support the Implementation of Good Governance in Sport (SIGGS)
Partner network:
Project leader: EOC EU Office
8 NOCs (BE, NL, DE, PT, LT, SI, LX and TR)
EOSE, Leadership Academy DOSB and UCL
Project run time: January 2015 – December 2016
Co-financed by the EU (Erasmus+ Sport)
Supported by the IOC
2. Introduction SIGGS
Providing practical,
customised guidance
SUPPORT
IMPLEMENTATION
GOOD
GOVERNANCE
SPORT
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2. Introduction SIGGS
Providing practical,
customised guidance
How to implement
principles in practice
SUPPORT
IMPLEMENTATION
GOOD
GOVERNANCE
SPORT
S
I
G
G
S
2. Introduction SIGGS
Providing practical,
customised guidance
How to implement
principles in practice
Principles: IOC, EU,
UMAP and OA 2020
SUPPORT
IMPLEMENTATION
GOOD
GOVERNANCE
SPORT
S
I
G
G
S
2. Introduction SIGGS
Providing practical,
customised guidance
How to implement
principles in practice
Principles: IOC, EU,
UMAP and OA 2020
For NOCs and
national federations
SUPPORT
IMPLEMENTATION
GOOD
GOVERNANCE
SPORT
S
I
G
G
S
2. Introduction SIGGS
Based on IOC & EU
Principles of GG in sport:
1. Integrity
2. Accountability and
Autonomy
3. Transparency
4. Democracy, inclusivity
and participation
4 PRINCIPLES
20 HEADLINES
5 LEVELS
CUSTOMISED
ACTION PLANS
2. Introduction SIGGS
Each principle is sub-divided in 5 Headlines
Roadmap for each Headline:
1. Explanation and ideal scenario
2. Key instruments
3. Good practice examples
4. Risks
5. Steps to reach next level
4 PRINCIPLES
20 HEADLINES
5 LEVELS
CUSTOMISED
ACTION PLANS
2. Introduction SIGGS
1. Integrity2. Autonomy and
accountability3. Transparency
4. Democracy,
participation and
inclusivity
1.1 Personal integrity 2.1 Autonomy 3.1 Vision and mission 4.1 Statutes
1.2 Sanctions 2.2 Accountability 3.2 Strategy4.2 Democratic process and
elections
1.3 Risk management2.3 Responsibilities and
clearness of role
3.3 Availability of
documents
4.3 Decision-making
process
1.4 Human resources
management
2.4 Career support for
athletes / staff / volunteers
3.4 Internal communication
and consultation
4.4 Representativeness and
participation of athletes
1.5 Integrity of sport
competitions2.5 Financial aspects 3.5 External communication 4.5 Diversity and inclusivity
2. Introduction SIGGS
5 level approach
(based on UMAP)
According to level or
development Headline
1. Nothing in place
2. Emerging
3. Developing
4. Established
5. Embedded
4 PRINCIPLES
20 HEADLINES
5 LEVELS
CUSTOMISED
ACTION PLANS
2. Introduction SIGGS
Self-assessment: 40 questions (strengths and weaknesses)
Roadmaps for weakest Headlines
Result: Customised Action Plan (combining self-assessment with Roadmap)
Combined in online automatic tool
4 PRINCIPLES
20 HEADLINES
5 LEVELS
CUSTOMISED
ACTION PLANS
2. Introduction SIGGS
General overview for any state of implementation Headline
Elements:
1. Definition / explanation
2. Ideal scenario
3. Risks (if no implementation)
4. Instruments and key elements
5. Good practice examples
6. Steps to the next level
2. Introduction SIGGS
Customised Action Plan for individual organisationincluding results self-assessment
3 Headlines out of 5 weakest Headlines
Generated automatically by tool
Elements:
1. Current level (= feedback)
2. Risks if no implementation
3. Suggested action to reachnext level
3. Self-evaluation tool
Step 1
ENTRY LEVELIdentity of the organisation
Step 2
QUESTIONSBased on PrinciplesAccording to 5 levels
Step 4
ACTION PLANCurrent level and advice on suggested actions
Step 3
SYNTHESISProfile graphs (strengths/weaknesses)
SIGGS Self-
Assessment Tool
3. Self-evaluation tool
Step 1
ENTRY LEVELNational triathlon federation of country A
SIGGS Self-
Assessment Tool
3. Self-evaluation tool
3. Self-evaluation tool
Step 1
ENTRY LEVELNational triathlon federation of country A
Step 2
QUESTIONSDecision-making process: “Which structures support your Board?”
SIGGS Self-
Assessment Tool
3. Self-evaluation tool
3. Self-evaluation tool
Step 1
ENTRY LEVELNational triathlon federation of country A
Step 2
QUESTIONSDecision-making process: “Which structures support your Board?”
Step 3
SYNTHESIS- Answer: only informal working groups (= level 2)- Assessment = weakest
SIGGS Self-
Assessment Tool
3. Self-evaluation tool
3. Self-evaluation tool
Step 1
ENTRY LEVELNational triathlon federation of country A
Step 2
QUESTIONSDecision-making process: “Which structures support your Board?”
Step 4
ACTION PLAN- Advice: set-up formal commissions (level 3)- Risk: democratic deficit- Example + key elements of advisory commissions
Step 3
SYNTHESIS- Answer: only informal working groups (= level 2)- Assessment = weakest
SIGGS Self-
Assessment Tool
3. Self-evaluation tool
3. Self-evaluation tool
4. Evaluate yourself!
Tool available at: eval.novagov.com
Five different steps:
1. Create an account
2. Fill in the questionnaire
3. Consult your results
4. Consult your customised Action Plan
5. Download the respective Roadmaps
EOC EU Office
Avenue de Cortenbergh 52
B-1000 Brussels
Tel: +32 2 738 03 20
More information: www.siggs.eu
Project Manager: Matthias Van Baelen
Email: [email protected]
Contact Project Management
