Building Leadership Capacity
in a Global Sports Franchise
Training and Certification
Core Services Delivered
01
Executive Education
A day-long, capacity-building workshop on values-based leadership with a formal presentation, interactive polling activities, and facilitated group discussions.
02
Workshop-Style Training Toolkit
Structured reflection and practical tools and resources to support each participant’s individual learning journey.
Pre-Readings & Video Modules: to ground leaders in evidence-based concepts
Small-Group Exercises applying lessons to real franchise challenges
Individual Reflection Activity to deepen retention and encourage personal accountability
03
Benchmarking Research
Custom concept paper highlighting relevant real-world examples from professional sports.
Strategic Situation
A major North American sports franchise sought to meet league office requirements by implementing a leadership training and professional development initiative.
The Vice President engaged CSLSI to design a best-in-class learning experience that would elevate executive team capacity, strengthen cultural awareness, and set the foundation for sustainable leadership development in a highly visible, high-pressure environment.
CSLSI Engagement
Working in partnership with the VP and SVP for Human Resources, CSLSI designed a three-hour leadership institute tailored for the C-suite. The program blended:
Pre-work
Structured tools
Interactive learning
Policy-Responsive & Future-Focused Program Topics
Strategic Leadership in Sports:
Navigating brand reputation, athlete well-being, and organizational risk.
Generational Readiness:
Understanding and engaging Millennial and Gen Z athletes and staff.
Bias Awareness & Inclusive
Decision-Making:
Exploring how everyday decisions affect trust, safety, and team cohesion.
Impact
Some CSLSI engagements are intentionally designed as short, catalytic experiences - introducing essential concepts and setting the stage for deeper change. This was one such engagement.
94% Positive
Impact Score
The session received a 94% positive impact score from participants.
Shared Baseline of Language and Tools
Executives left with a shared baseline of language and tools to guide future leadership decisions.
Strategic
Priority
The program positioned leadership development as a strategic priority for the franchise, paving the way for expanded training and coaching.
Today, the franchise is recognized for a supportive culture that emphasizes athlete mental health, leadership accountability, and respect for diverse identities - helping the organization succeed both on and off the field.