"Des' presentation will give an overview of what is needed to progress to a management position in S&C and beyond. The initial topics covered will be: Developing a Vision, Mission, objectives, Strategies, KPI’s and values for an organisation or department Useful soft skills to manage up and lead and how to maximise interdisciplinary meetings and projects A section on how to deliver a beneficial performance development review and how to help team members be the best version of themselves Managing challenging players and other organisational members. Des will share examples from his time with the Irish Rugby Football Union and Arsenal Academy and from his current position with Setanta College where they support World Rugby, Gaelic Games County Academies, Schools and Club Academies"