TheSportLab by Laurent Torrecillas

Exploring leadership, governance and transformation in sport THE SPORT LAB is where sport leaders, thinkers and change-makers explore how the Olympic and global sport ecosystem must evolve. Through conversations, insights and critical perspectives, we examine the challenges shaping tomorrow’s sport organizations and inspire leaders to build institutions that are more resilient, responsible and future-ready.

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  Antonio Fernandez Arimany, World Triathlon President: A Strategic Transformation Journey

  Sep 8, 20261h 4mS1

  <p>Athletes are at the heart of sport, but are sport organizations truly designed around them?</p><p>In this episode, Laurent Torrecillas is joined by Antonio Fernández Arimany, President of World Triathlon, to explore what being an athlete-centered organization really means beyond words and policies.</p><p>How much influence should athletes have in decision-making? How can organizations balance athlete well-being, sporting performance, commercial interests and governance? And what happens when the demands of modern competition seem to conflict with athlete protection and safeguarding?</p><p>A thought-provoking conversation about leadership, responsibility and the future of sport, and a...

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  The 6 Most Frequently Asked Questions by Olympic Sport Organizations

  Sep 1, 202625 minS0

  <p>Most Olympic sport organizations face similar challenges: limited resources, fragile governance structures, difficult relationships with public authorities, disengaged members, and increasing financial pressure.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I explore the six questions that leaders of National Olympic Committees and National Federations ask me most often, and I share the principles, frameworks, and practical lessons that have shaped my approach to governance, strategy, and institutional transformation.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss how to strengthen cooperation with governments, define the real purpose of a sport organization, build an athlete-centered strategy, engage members, improve organizational effectiveness...

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  Building Success-What Are The Key Performance Pillars of a Sport Organization ?

  Aug 25, 202630 minS0

  <p>What makes a sport organization truly successful? In this episode of The Sport Lab, I explore the five essential pillars that underpin high-performing sport organizations: purpose, plan, people, processes and programmes. </p><p>Drawing on more than two decades of experience working with Olympic committees, international federations, and sport institutions, I share a practical framework for building organizations that are not only well-managed, but capable of delivering lasting impact for athletes and society.</p><p>Whether you are a sport executive, board member, or federation leader, this episode will help you assess where your organization stands, and where it...

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  The Future of Sport Organizations : Why We Need to Rethink Leadership

  Aug 18, 202630 minS0

  <p>Sport is changing faster than ever before. New expectations from athletes, fans, communities, governments and partners are transforming the way sport organizations operate.</p><p>In this first episode of The Sport Lab, we explore why traditional models of leadership and governance are no longer enough to address the challenges of today’s sport ecosystem.</p><p>Drawing from more than two decades of experience working with Olympic sport organizations, federations and international stakeholders, Laurent Torrecillas discusses the need to rethink how sport organizations are led, structured and developed.</p><p>What does it mean to build a future-ready sp...

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  Welcome To The Sport Lab

  Aug 4, 20263 minS0

  <p>Welcome to the Sport Lab, a podcast exploring leadership, governance and transformation in sport.</p>

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