Clubs and Societies Management – Michael Connelly – Managing Director of CPR Group
BIO: Michael Connelly is an inspirational community development specialist. For more than 20 years, Michael has managed change for national, state and regional not-for-profits, university student associations, corporations, state agencies and regional Councils across Australia.
Through CPR Group’s sport and community planning, funding and training projects, Michael is driving the innovation of not-for-profit governance to create happier volunteers and bring positive change to the sport and community development sectors.
As a professional speaker, Michael’s workshops and motivational presentations inform, inspire and energise. His planning and governance seminars are high-energy, entertaining, and they effect change that is embraced by participants.
Michael is skilled in policy analysis and development, strategic planning, investment attraction, public asset management, election management and returning officer duties, business cases and feasibility studies, and stakeholder and government relations.
With a focus on innovative systems, Michael has led the development of software solutions for asset management, meeting management and document and data management, as well as creative training programs.
SESSION OVERVIEW: Michael will be presenting 2 sessions in the area of Clubs and Societies Management.
SEN Clubs and Societies Managers Program: Triumphs and Takeaways – Discover the tangible outcomes and success stories from the SEN Clubs and Societies Managers Program. A deep dive into case studies from the 2022 and 2023 cohorts, this session will look at how the program’s masterclasses, networking MasterMind sessions and one-on-one consultation fostered skills, strategy and
confidence in club managers across SEN member campuses. Highlighting tales of enhanced conflict resolution, bolstered governance tactics and innovative strategies to grow clubs, the session will demonstrate the power of professional development through a blend of real-world experiences and actionable insights.
Clubs & Societies: Navigating Risks and Strengthening Relationships – In a rapidly changing student experience landscape, understanding and effectively managing risks is vital for Clubs and Societies. This session will delve deeper than the physical risks tied to event management, shedding light on financial vulnerabilities, potential relationship strains between clubs and their universities and the nuances of leadership in a student-driven environment.
Revisiting the hot topic of risk management, Michael will address the obvious event-based risks, as well as the underlying challenges that can compromise a club’s stability and reputation, from the intricate dance of maintaining positive relationships with universities to the financial tightrope of budget constraints. During the workshop, Michael will offer strategies for fostering a culture of effective governance in clubs and societies. Whether you’re a seasoned club manager or new to the world of student associations, join Michael for a dynamic and engaging exploration of risk and relationship management in the context of Clubs & Societies.
