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Course Structure & Format

Leading High Performance Organisations employs a variety of cutting-edge learning approaches to deliver a rich, immersive experience for participants over the 3 consecutive days:

 Action and Experiential Learning

  • Dive into real-world scenarios through hands-on activities, bringing concepts to life and enabling participants to practice high-performance principles in a controlled sporting environment.

Practical Workshops

  • Engage in applied learning sessions that equip participants with tools, frameworks, and strategies to unlock the next level of performance in their own roles, teams, and organisations.

Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Access

  • Gain unparalleled insights into Leinster Rugby’s operations, exploring the culture, systems, and leadership practices that underpin their success.

Guest Speakers and Panel Discussions

  • Hear from a mix of Leinster Rugby leaders, and Smurfit faculty offering diverse perspectives on the intersection of business, sport, and human performance.

Peer Learning and Collaboration

  • Connect with other senior executives to exchange experiences, share challenges, and co-create solutions in an interactive and supportive environment.

Reflection and Application

  • Structured opportunities to reflect on learnings, align them with organisational contexts, and create actionable strategies for immediate application.

Leinster Rugby Post Programme Experience

  • Participants will be presented with their course certificates at a special lunch & networking reception at a Leinster Rugby home match before taking their seat to enjoy the match.

This multi-faceted approach ensures participants leave with not only inspiration but also the practical skills, tools and insights needed to design ways or working and implement strategy in an ever-changing world.

Course Content

During this intensive three-day course, you will gain exposure to a wide range of topics and themes including:

Unlocking High Performance

Leinster Rugby’s High-Performance Fabric:

Strategy Execution in Sport and Business – The Connections

Strategy Delivery and Teaming – How to Measure

Collective Leadership and Resilience

Harnessing Data and Technology

Winning Under Pressure

 

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