GE-FORCE

The GE-FORCE (Gender Equality FORCE) course is an online training programme designed to promote gender equality in sport and support women’s access to leadership positions in the sport sector. Through practical tools, strategic insights and research-based knowledge, this course equips sport organisations and professionals to build more inclusive, diverse and equitable environments.

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Course description

The GE-FORCE course aims to empower sport organisations to achieve gender balance in leadership roles. Developed through extensive research and European best practices, this programme provides specialised training in women’s leadership, diversity, and inclusion in sport. Throughout the course, you will learn how to:

Develop strategies to promote gender equality in sport organisations
Identify and create opportunities for women in leadership roles
Implement diversity, inclusion and work–life balance policies
Recognise and address discrimination in sport
Strengthen key skills such as leadership, networking and strategic planning
Use digital media and social platforms to promote equality messages
Foster organisational cultures that support female talent and leadership

This asynchronous online course is accessible from anywhere and offers a free certificate, making it an excellent opportunity for professional development in sport and gender equality. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Throughout the course, you will learn how to:

Develop strategies to promote gender equality in sport organisations
Identify and create opportunities for women in leadership roles
Implement diversity, inclusion and work–life balance policies
Recognise and address discrimination in sport
Strengthen key skills such as leadership, networking and strategic planning
Use digital media and social platforms to promote equality messages
Foster organisational cultures that support female talent and leadership

This asynchronous online course is accessible from anywhere and offers a free certificate, making it an excellent opportunity for professional development in sport and gender equality.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Co-funded by the European Union

Curriculum

1.1. Introduction

1.2. Stakeholders, barriers and enablers on the macro level

1.3. Stakeholders, barriers and enablers on the meso-level

1.4. Stakeholders, barriers and enablers on the micro level

1.5. Study Findings on Gender Equality in Sport

1.6. Recommendations

2.1. Introduction

2.2. Creationg organisational opportunities for women

2.3. New Tasks and Responsibilities

2.4. Enforcing Gender Equality

2.5. Recommendations

3.1. Introduction

3.2. Women Leadership Role and Networking: Strategies for Advancement

3.3. Networking Skills and Strategies

3.4. Building Strong Relationships with Other Leaders and Stakeholders

3.5. Recommendations

4.1. Introduction

4.2. New social Role: How to build the image that will make the difference

4.3. Fostering sponsor relationships – How to create and develop relationships with sponsors, and how to enhance them for the organisation and the leader

4.4. Creation of allied partnerships and discussions. Fostering stakeholder relationships and enhancing alliances with several entities in order to boost women’s influence within the organisation

4.5. Recommendations

5.1. Introduction

5.2. The Organisational Environment for Gender Equality in the Workplace

5.3. Organisational policies

5.4. Work-family balance

5.5. Recommendations

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Career planning. Discussing strategies for career planning for women in leadership roles, with a focus on the recruitment process

6.3. System integration and accommodation

6.4. Recruitment Agencies

6.5. Recommendations

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Multidisciplinary overview of discrimination. To know in order to fight

7.3. Individuals as champions of change. Examples of people that can inspire pro-social behaviours

7.4. How to tackle discrimination and toxic behaviours

7.5. Recommendations

Instructors

Aneta LEMIESZ

Project Manager

Instytut Sportu

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Antonella BELLUTI

Training and Innovation Director

Italy National Athletes Association

see profile

Grzegorz BOTWINA‚ PhD

CEO

Institute for Sport Governance

see profile

Leonardo CUNHA

General Director

WeCare

see profile

Malgorzata SLAWINAKA

Researcher

Instytut Sportu

see profile

Shirim AMIN

Executive Director

Champions Factory

see profile

Silvija MITEVSKA

EU Projects Director

Olympic Committee of North Macedonia

see profile

Susana DUARTE

Community Manager

WeCare

see profile

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Format: Asynchronous

GE-FORCE is part of the Erasmus+ Sport project, an initiative of the European Union aimed at promoting equal opportunities in sport. The programme seeks to create real impact by supporting a new generation of leaders committed to diversity and inclusion.

For more information, visit: genderequalityforce.com

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Aneta LEMIESZ
Antonella BELLUTI
Grzegorz BOTWINA‚ PhD
Leonardo CUNHA
Malgorzata SLAWINAKA
Shirim AMIN
Silvija MITEVSKA
Susana DUARTE

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01 Sep 2024

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Course description

Aneta LEMIESZ

Project Manager

Instytut Sportu

Antonella BELLUTI

Training and Innovation Director

Italy National Athletes Association

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