The Sports Management Toolkit

Written in a clear and straightforward style, and free of management jargon, the book covers all the key functional areas of contemporary sports management, including: - marketing - performance management - risk management - human resource management - project management - finance. Each chapter includes a detailed, step-by-step description of the key tools and techniques and their application; a ¿real world¿ case study to demonstrate the technique in action, plus an extensive guide to further resources and a series of self-test questions. The final chapter offers an extended, integrated case-study, demonstrating how all the key management techniques are combined within the everyday operation of a successful sport or leisure organization. This book is essential reading for all students of sport and leisure management, and for all managers looking to improve their professional practice.