Programme Brochure 2016

NATIONAL OFFICER DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

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Contents Background .............................................................................................................................. 2

Programmes Available ........................................................................................................... 3

Chairperson .......................................................................................................................... 3

Secretary ............................................................................................................................... 4

Treasurer ................................................................................................................................ 5

Public Relations Officer ....................................................................................................... 6

Optional Modules ................................................................................................................ 8

Online Learning .................................................................................................................... 8

Programme Delivery ............................................................................................................... 9

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Background The new Club Leadership Development Programme will give the principal officers in

GAA Clubs an opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfil their

roles in a confident and competent manner.

The programme builds on the comprehensive work previously done and progress

made through programmes as the ‘Comhairle Programme’ and will support the

delivery of the GAA’s Learning Programme for coaches, administrators, referees and

players.

Continuous support for Club and County Officers is a strategic priority for the GAA and

in his annual report to Congress in 2015, Ard-Stiúrthóir CLG, Páraic Duffy highlighted

that a key challenge facing the Association is the recruitment and training of officers

at club level. Upon election as Uachtarán CLG in April 2015, Aogán Ó Fearghail

appointed the current National Officer Development Committee (NODC) which is

comprised of individuals with experience in Club and County Officer roles and people

with expertise in developing and delivering leadership development programmes.

The members of the committee are as follows:

Name Contae Paddy Flood (Cathaoirleach) Muineachaín Michael Fahey Ros Comáin Ryan Feeney Doire Mary Forde Gaillimh Kevin Hennigan Maigh Eo Oliver Keating An Iarmhí Michael Monaghan Gaillimh Éibhear O’Dea Luimneach Sean Óg McAteer An Dún Ruairí Harvey (Rúnaí) Páirc an Chrócaigh

At the outset, the committee completed a training needs analysis with officers and

subsequently devised a three year strategic plan to set out a vision, together with the

related strategic objectives outlined in the GAA’s Strategic Plan 2015-17, for all

activities of the NODC over the course of the next three years.

The development of the Club Leadership Development Programme and Leadership

Associate Team are the most significant elements of the initial phase of the

committee’s strategy. It is envisioned that these undertakings will have a meaningful

impact on the Association in the spring of 2016 as they will not only transfer knowledge

but develop leadership, management and communication skills among our club

administrators.

It must be remembered that a core value of the GAA is teamwork and that effective

teamwork on and off the field is the cornerstone of our Association. Delivery of the

programmes detailed in this brochure by our Leadership Associate Team represents

the start of a long-term plan to improve support for our volunteer leaders and

leadership teams.

“The Greatest Teams Aren’t Just on the Field.”

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Programmes Available In 2016, Club officers in 16 Counties will have the opportunity to attend a series of new

and exciting modules to acquire the knowledge, skills and competences necessary

to fulfil their roles. An outline of each module is listed below.

All Principal Officers The principal officers in each Club will have the opportunity to attend an induction

module to introduce them to their role as a Club Officer.

- Officer Induction - Mission, Vision and Values

Club structures

Roles and responsibilities

Planning for Clubs

Resources and Supports

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Chairperson In addition to the induction module, Chairpersons will have the opportunity of

attending three further modules which have been tailored to meet their needs. The

modules are as follows:

MODULE 1

- Leadership -

MODULE 2

- Communication -

MODULE 3

- Club Administration -

Leadership Effective

communication

Player welfare

Managing Club

affairs

Communication

styles

Cutting costs

Club Constitution Effective meetings Fundraising

Vision and

planning

Methods of

communication

Games

development

Your learnings

Getting people

involved

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Secretary In addition to the induction module, Secretaries will have the opportunity of attending

three further modules which have been tailored to meet their needs. The modules are

as follows:

MODULE 1

- Club Administration -

MODULE 2

- Communication -

MODULE 3

- Time Management -

Membership and

registration

Effective

communication

Effective time

management

Team and club

affiliations

Communication

styles

Using time better

Playing eligibility Effective

meetings

Delegation

Correspondence

and records

Methods of

communication

Time saving plan

Gaeilge Your learnings Top tips

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Treasurer In addition to the induction module, Treasurers will have the opportunity of attending

one further module to learn about their role. It is also envisaged that certain Treasurers

may wish to attend the workshop on Capital Projects and Property.

MODULE 1

- Role of the Club Treasurer - Your duties

Financial management

Financial reports

AGM responsibilities

Income sources

Budgeting

Revenue obligations

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Public Relations Officer In addition to the induction module, Public Relations Officers will have the opportunity

of attending one further module to learn about their role.

MODULE 1

- Role of the Club PRO - Role overview

Promoting your Club

Communication

Digital/social media

Media relationships

Supports and resources

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Optional Modules The training needs analysis with officers identified many areas where officers require

assistance. While the National Officer Development Committee does not have the

capacity to address all areas, it is intended that the modules listed below will be run

on a first come, first served basis in county or provincial venues.

Insurance and the Injury Benefit Fund

This module will aim to help Club officers understand how the GAA’s property and

liability insurance schemes work. It will also cover the Association’s injury benefit

fund.

Capital Projects and Club Property

This module will be of assistance to Clubs that require assistance with the development

of capital projects and the arrangements to be made for the vesting of property and

the appointment of Trustees.

Disciplinary Procedures

This module will aim to impart knowledge to officers on disciplinary procedures and

player transfers.

Office 365 & the GAA Management System

The IT & Communications (ITC) Committee has overall responsibility for training in

relation to Office 365 and the GAA Management System which is used for member

registrations, online transfers, communication, club and team affiliations and injury

fund subscription amongst other activities. If required, the Officer Development

Committee will assist the ITC Committee to develop a training structure.

Online Learning Research has indicated that the time required is a primary reason why people do not

volunteer in Gaelic games. The advent of online learning, however, has shown that

whether members are in Ballyhaunis, Barcelona or Buenos Aries, they can access

online learning designed to meet their needs.

Through the GAA’s Learning and Development Portal, members will have an

opportunity to develop their skills, take online learning courses and achieve

certification for their learning. By the end of March 2016, Online Leadership

Development Programmes will be available for:

Club Chairpersons

Club Secretaries

Club Treasurers

Club PROs

These programmes will be accessible via learning.gaa.ie/administrator

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Programme Delivery

Leadership Associate Programme The Club Leadership Development Programme will be delivered by a team of 50

nationwide Leadership Associates. A Leadership Associate is an experienced GAA

official who has a deep commitment to the mission, vision and values of the

Association. An Associate will:

Facilitate face-to-face leadership development programmes for GAA Club

Officers

Advise on the content and structure of programmes

Advocate the officer development activities and programmes of the GAA

Present for relevant and appropriate professional preparation training

Offer services on a voluntary basis for a minimum of six events per year

All Associates will be provided with a comprehensive three-day training programme

in advance of delivering the workshops. The training programme will focus on

developing presentation and facilitation skills, and also on transferring knowledge

regarding the key content areas that are covered in the modules.

Our Leadership Associates will play a central role in providing much needed support

for our volunteers throughout this island and beyond.

Buíochas

Finally, the Officer Development Committee wishes to acknowledge the immense

work done by the Design Teams that were responsible for the design of the

abovementioned leadership development programmes.

Programme Team members Officer Induction Paddy Flood, Ruairí Harvey.

Chairperson Mary Forde, Michael Fahey, Jody O’Connor, Patrick Doherty, Ruairí

Harvey.

Secretary Oliver Keating, Michael Monaghan, Ruairí Harvey.

Treasurer Pat Hanrahan, Kathy Slattery, Tracey McGrath, Kieran Leddy,

Éibhear O’Dea, Ruairí Harvey.

PRO Alan Milton, Declan Woods, Tracey Kennedy, Lisa Clancy, Ruairí

Harvey.

Ní neart go cur le chéile.