Organisational Audit

Overview

Our organisational audit service provides comprehensive insights into the processes, performance pathways, and structural alignment of sports organisations. The audit systematically reviews processes from foundational stages to elite levels, pinpointing opportunities for alignment and improvement. This service is especially effective in combination with our research consultancy, creating a structured starting point for deeper strategic interventions.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Process Analysis: Detailed mapping of processes from grassroots to leadership levels.
• Stakeholder Benchmarking: Comparative evaluation of practices across multiple stakeholders, nationally and internationally.
• Development and Performance Alignment: Ensuring coherence between developmental programmes and high-performance goals.
• In-depth Stakeholder Engagement: Inclusive assessment involving athletes, parents, coaches, management, and organisational leaders.
• Strategic Insights: Clear identification of gaps and strategic alignment opportunities.

Benefits

• Improved Organisational Alignment: Streamlined processes from foundational coaching to elite athlete performance.
• Enhanced Long-term Planning: Provides a robust foundation for strategic planning over extended periods.
• Efficient Implementation: Clear audit insights allow fast and targeted implementation of improvements.
• Strong Benchmarking Capabilities: Offers meaningful comparative insights across industry standards and internal stakeholders.
• Cost-effective Solutions: Rapid yet thorough evaluations that maximise resources through commercially-oriented practices.

Case Studies

National Sport Development Pathway Audit

Client: National Sports Organisation (UK)
Challenge: Align fragmented athlete development pathways and coaching methodologies across the country.
Solution: Conducted an extensive nationwide organisational audit of athletes, coaches, parents, managers, and stakeholders. Benchmarked processes against national and international standards.
Results: Implemented unified performance and coaching pathways. Delivered a comprehensive roadmap informing the next decade's coaching methodology, strategic planning, and organisational alignment.

FAQs

Q: What is the typical duration of an organisational audit?
A: Duration varies based on organisational size and complexity, typically ranging from 4 to 12 weeks.

Q: Who benefits most from an organisational audit?
A: Organisations aiming to improve clarity and effectiveness across multiple levels, from local sports clubs to international sports federations.

Q: How does this audit integrate with your other services?
A: Our organisational audit typically precedes and complements our research consultancy and strategic planning services, providing a structured baseline for deeper analysis and implementation.