Developing strategic capacity in Olympic sport organisations
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to set out research that aimed to understand how the internal capabilities of Olympic sport organisations can be addressed.
Design/methodology/approach
The research was carried out by a mixed‐method, multi phase approach, using senior sport administrators in the Pacific region.
Findings
The research developed a tool for analysing the “readiness” of sport organisations to deliver programmes and services.
Research limitations/implications
This research has developed a framework for the internal diagnosis of organisations.
Practical implications
Managers can use the tool to inform their strategic planning.
Originality/value
The paper presents a new and unique tool for assessing organisational capacity.
Keywords
Citation
Robinson, L. and Minikin, B. (2011), "Developing strategic capacity in Olympic sport organisations", Sport, Business and Management, Vol. 1 No. 3, pp. 219-233. https://doi.org/10.1108/20426781111162648
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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