Introduction to Effective Governance Training by McLaughlin Sports Consultancy

Session Information:

Good governance is at the heart of successful sporting clubs. Whether you're part of a national, state, regional, or local organisation, how your club is governed has a profound impact on its performance, reputation, and long-term sustainability.

Poor governance can arise from various factors, including:

• director inexperience
• unmanaged conflicts of interest
• inadequate financial controls
• poor internal systems.

These issues not only hinder your club’s growth but also affect the confidence of the broader sport and recreation community in your organisation.

This workshop will explore the essential elements of effective governance and how they contribute to a well-run and high-performing club. Participants will learn how to:

• develop clear strategic goals and direction
• establish systems to monitor performance
• ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

Additionally, we’ll examine how club committees and boards can act in the best interests of their members by demonstrating transparency, accountability, and responsibility.

Join us to enhance your governance practices and build a stronger, more resilient sporting club that serves its members and community with confidence.

About the presenter:

Mike McLaughlin – MSC Director / Lead Consultant

As the Director and Lead Consultant for MSC, Mike is responsible for the development and delivery of all MSC products and services. Mike is super passionate about the industry …

“Done well, sport and recreation changes people’s lives for the better! I take great satisfaction in helping our clients achieve their organisational goals and fulfil their full potential. I love helping clients to think about situations differently – The impact this new perspective has on changing the behaviour of their organisation, their team, themselves and/or their stakeholders makes the change management struggle worthwhile. It’s really easy to go to work every day!”

Mike’s experience is extensive. He’s worked in the industry for more than 30 years, across an expansive range of projects, with organisations at all levels of the international and domestic Sport and Recreation Industry. Refer to the MSC Project Experience page for more information.

Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration – Sport Management
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Sports Studies)
• Graduate Diploma of Sports Coaching
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Work History

Mike has been the Director / Lead Consultant of McLaughlin Sports Consultancy, on a full-time basis, since 2002.

Prior to this (between 1995-2002), Mike worked in various other full-time roles within the Sport & Recreation Industry, including AIS Scholarship Coach (Swimming); National / State Sporting Organisation Development Manager; Australian Sports Commission Sport Education Consultant; TAFE Leading Teacher; and International Private School Sports Excellence Programs Manager. Mike has also worked as a Sessional University Lecturer (Sports Management and Sports Coaching) at Griffith University (Gold Coast Campus) and the University of Canberra.