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Creating a Club That Matters CREATING A CLUB THAT MATTERS GEELONG FOOTBALL CLUB STRATEGIC PLAN 2016 TO 2021 ABOUT THE GEELONG CATS CONTENTS The Geelong Football Club was formed in July 1859 making PAGE it the second oldest continuously existing club of any elite sporting code in the world. 2 WELCOME In the early years under the Victorian Football Association (VFA) the Cats won 7 premierships between 1878 and 1886. Since the establishment of the Victorian Football League (VFL) 3 THE GEELONG WAY and then the Australian Football League (AFL) we’ve won a further 9 premierships in 1925, 1931, 1937, 1951, 1952, 1963, 2007, 2009 and 2011. We are working hard on the next one! Much has been said about “the Geelong way” over the years 5 OUR MISSION and it’s a concept that is very hard to define; given that we have never set out to design or manufacture “our way”. Rather, the Geelong way has simply evolved over time and reflects the culture, the deep rooted beliefs and the 5 OUR VALUES essence of the Cats. 6 NEW DIRECTION 7 ENVIRONMENT 8 STRATEGIC AIMS GEELONG FOOTBALL CLUB STRATEGIC PLAN 2016 TO 2021 1 THE GEELONG WAY WELCOME FROM THE CLUB PRESIDENT AND CEO As a nation, Australians love sport and there can be little At the Cats we understand that the outcome of a game of VALUES PURPOSE & PLANNING & doubt of the role and importance that Aussie rules football footy or even some of our business decisions can impact has in our sporting culture. There is however mounting the wider community and we take this responsibility very & CULTURE DIRECTION EXECUTION pressure on people’s time and the incredible range of seriously. Our governance structure is solid and we are sporting, cultural, entertainment and leisure pursuits on offer committed to being a good all-round Club; both on and off the Our values are held in the highest Our mission statement is our compass; We are diligent in our planning; our which often means that our game is competing for limited field. To this end, we never underestimate the worth of our regard and support a high performance it keeps us on track and accountable. process is collaborative, transparent, personal time and budget. Club values and place them at the forefront of our decision culture on and off the field. scrutinised and measured. making, our behaviours and “the Geelong way”. Our industry is rising to this challenge by entering into more diverse markets and creating a greater range of products and We hope that you will enjoy being part of the Geelong services so people have the chance to tap into something Football Club’s journey. DEVELOPING that works for them. LEADERS The competition is intense, organised and often resourced ON & OFF A WILL SUSTAINED well and we have to work very hard to find ways to beat the opposition, fairly and squarely. All Clubs look for sustained THE FIELD TO WIN SUCCESS high performance and some Clubs are improving rapidly. We COLIN CARTER PRESIDENT believe that in some cases Clubs have sought to replicate We support and develop people Our players believe if they play their Our role is to leave a lasting legacy the success of other Clubs and in our case the possibility of to achieve their potential and are best footy they will beat the opposition to be proud of. replicating “the Geelong way”. invested in their success. through fair play, discipline and talent. It is our role to continue to re-assess and pursue new ways of operating and improving. Whilst ideas and opportunities are plentiful, our resources are scarce and finite. This Strategic BRIAN COOK Plan seeks to find the balance and certainty of a sustainable CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER business model and sustained on-field success. 2 CREATING A CLUB THAT MATTERS GEELONG FOOTBALL CLUB STRATEGIC PLAN 2016 TO 2021 3 OUR MISSION TO BE THE GREATEST TEAM OF ALL: A CLUB PEOPLE CAN BE PROUD OF BECAUSE OF HOW WE PLAY THE GAME, LIVE OUR VALUES, CONDUCT BUSINESS AND ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY. RESPECTFUL PRECISION ADVENTUROUS ALL PEOPLE ARE WE EXPECT OUR WE ENJOY FACING TREATED WITH EXCELLENCE IN OUR INDUSTRY’S RESPECT REGARDLESS EVERYTHING THAT CHALLENGES AND OF THEIR BACKGROUND WE DO AND ARE EMBRACE PROGRESS OR POSITION. ACCOUNTABLE FOR WITH OPEN ARMS. VALUES MAINTAINING A HIGH PERFORMANCE ENVIRONMENT. COMMERCIAL CONVICTION UNITED & CONSIDERED INTEGRITY EVERYONE INVOLVED WE ARE SELFLESS, WE DRIVE FOR WE UPHOLD HIGH WITH THE CLUB IS WE SUPPORT AND GOOD COMMERCIAL STANDARDS OF FULLY COMMITTED AND CARE FOR EACH OTHER OUTCOMES BUT BEHAVIOR, HAVE DEEP GIVES 100 PERCENT AND WE COLLABORATE ALWAYS TAKE THE RESPECT FOR HONESTY EFFORT. ACROSS OUR CLUB NEEDS OF OUR AND ALWAYS WORK STAKEHOLDERS INTO WITHIN THE RULES. ACCOUNT. 4 CREATING A CLUB THAT MATTERS GEELONG FOOTBALL CLUB STRATEGIC PLAN 2016 TO 2021 5 DEFINING OUR OUR NEW DIRECTION ENVIRONMENT We believe that great planning helps to build a competitive The key themes from the surveys included; a strong desire for Of course, our hopes and dreams for the future can’t work in It’s important that we also focus on those who create this advantage for the Club and so since the late 90’s we have sustained on-field success (including a Premiership or two!), isolation and so we have consulted widely about the global amazing environment for us; the athlete. We are well aware undertaken a collaborative business planning process. encouragement to complete the Stadium redevelopments trends in sport and entertainment which are developing at of how when the integrity of sport is in question, all facets of with a focus on fan and member facilities, services and breakneck speed. the game become tainted. Greater scrutiny of performance In 2016 we extended our usual processes and a number of products, a more profitable Club and an acknowledgement enhancing drugs is a given. Enhancements for performance surveys both to internal stakeholders (staff, players, directors of our good Club culture and the contribution that we make For example; the advancements in technology will continue are already a factor in the USA such as special contact lenses and stakeholders) and also to the external stakeholders (the to the community. to drive increased connectivity through mobile phone apps, for baseball players and “sticky” gloves in the NFL. Apparel general public) via the website and the Cats App. We had video and audio programs and innovative built-in stadium designers create garments to help prevent injury and to literally thousands of suggestions and comments and we The feedback from these surveys, along with the dozens of experiences which offer fans exclusive content or enhanced increase performance. loved the passion and buy-in from our supporters that our workshops, meetings and brainstorming sessions held at the engagement. Stadium security will evolve providing heightened questions generated. Club has helped to develop this strategic plan. levels of safety; some driven by technology such as fan We have also worked with the AFL to understand the generated video to identify illegal behaviour, or by extending emerging and changing markets in which they are expanding the physical security zones around stadiums. into such as the development of the National Women’s competition, the Next Generation academy model which Broadcasting will be another area to watch with interest with targets a more culturally diverse group as well as the free to air and pay TV not only competing against each other but competition that the AFL are in for more footy fans. with advances in technology changing the viewing habits of new There is no doubt the future will be an incredible place! generations and fans. Sporting events will retain their immerse value, however content is being delivered in a multiplicity of ways to viewers using a variety of screens. We are already seeing sports becoming their own media outlets; creating their own broadcast, radio and online channels. 6 CREATING A CLUB THAT MATTERS GEELONG FOOTBALL CLUB STRATEGIC PLAN 2016 TO 2021 7 OUR STRATEGIC AIMS MAKE A NURTURE DIFFERENCE HAVE OUR CLUB IN OUR BUILD CULTURE SUSTAINED COMMUNITY ON-FIELD FINANCIAL SUCCESS STRENGTH 8 CREATING A CLUB THAT MATTERS GEELONG FOOTBALL CLUB STRATEGIC PLAN 2016 TO 2021 9 NURTURE HAVE MAKE A BUILD OUR CLUB SUSTAINED DIFFERENCE IN FINANCIAL CULTURE ON-FIELD SUCCESS OUR COMMUNITY STRENGTH • OUR VALUES ARE HELD IN THE • A VALUES BASED METHODOLOGY • WE WILL ADVOCATE, LEAD AND ROLE • A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL HIGHEST REGARD AND SUPPORT UNDERPINS OUR FOOTBALL PROGRAM MODEL FOR POSITIVE CHANGE ON IS DEVELOPED THAT WILL LAST A HIGH PERFORMANCE CULTURE SOCIAL ISSUES WHICH ARE ALIGNED A GENERATION • WE WILL MAINTAIN A TO OUR CLUB VALUES • WE ARE DILIGENT IN OUR PLANNING; LEARNING CULTURE; • THE GEELONG FOOTBALL CLUB ENSURING OUR PROCESSES ARE LEADING EDGE THINKING THROUGH • OUR COMMUNITY IS PROUD OF US FOUNDATION WILL ENSURE OUR COLLABORATIVE, TRANSPARENT, COLLABORATION WITH FUTURE IS SECURE SCRUTINISED AND MEASURED DEAKIN UNIVERSITY’S R&D • WE WILL GROW PARTICIPATION IN OUR GAME; • OUR AIM IS TO BUILD A STRONG • OUR LEADERS ARE DEVELOPED; • WE HAVE A COMMITMENT TO GRASS ROOTS TO ELITE, PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KARDINIA ON AND OFF THE FIELD IDENTIFYING AND DEVELOPING NEXT GENERATION ACADEMY PARK STADIUM TRUST AND ALL EMERGING TALENTED PLAYERS; LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT TO • WE WILL STAY AHEAD OF OUR PLAYER RECRUITMENT AND LIST • THE CLUB WILL HAVE GREATER BECOME AUSTRALIA’S NUMBER OPPONENTS THROUGH FAIR PLAY MANAGEMENT, VFL PROGRAM, RELEVANCY TO MORE PEOPLE ONE REGIONAL STADIUM FOOTBALL ACADEMY AND THROUGH OUR INVOLVEMENT • OUR PLAYER AND STAFF WELFARE WOMEN’S TEAM IN THE COMMUNITY; • OUR MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS ARE AND SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT PLAYER APPEARANCES, STAFF CENTRAL TO OUR DECISION-MAKING • WE WILL BE THE PLAYERS AND PLAYER VOLUNTEERING, • WE REINVEST IN BUSINESS CLUB OF CHOICE; AMBASSADORS, MEMBERS AND • A SUSTAINABLE MEMBERSHIP GROWTH OPERATIONS AND SYSTEMS TO WORLD CLASS FACILITIES; ALTERNATE SUPPORTER INTEREST MODEL IS DEVELOPED MAXIMISE IMPACT AND EFFICIENCIES TRAINING VENUE, STATE OF THE ART HOME GROUND FACILITY, • WE WILL PROMOTE HEALTH AND • WE WILL OPTIMISE THE FINANCIAL • THE GEELONG FOOTBALL CLUB COACHING PRACTICES, A BALANCED WELLBEING IN OUR COMMUNITY; RETURN FROM OUR FIXTURE LEGACY IS ENDURING.
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