How can SIGGS 3.0 enhance the governance of sports organisations?
Regular self-assessment:
The idea is to use the tool as an instrument for regular self-assessment of your organisation since good governance is a continuous process. Since answers are stored automatically, it is easy to consider the answers that were provided during the previous assessment.
One account versus multiple accounts:
The number of accounts for each sport organisation is unlimited. In this regard, the organisation can decide to do an internal consultation beforehand and to put the data into the tool afterwards as the consensual view of the organisation. Another option is for different representatives of the organisation to do the assessment separately and to consider the different points of view afterwards.
Experience on good governance:
Due to different levels in the methodology, the tool is equally of benefit for organisations with profound experience in good governance measures as well as organisations that are at the start of a good governance process.
Any level of professionalisation:
The tool is beneficial for any level of professionalisation ranging from non-professional federations with only volunteers to fully professional federations and NOCs with various paid staff members.
Glossary
Find below a list of key terms of the SIGGS 3.0 tool or download here the complete glossary.
Good Governance
A framework that ensures an organisation is managed in a transparent, accountable, and effective manner, with systems in place to achieve strategic goals and uphold integrity.
Autonomy
The right or condition of self-government, especially in decision-making, without external control.
Integrity
The adherence to ethical principles and standards, ensuring honesty, fairness, and respect in all actions, fostering trust in the organisation and its activities.
Transparency
Operating in a manner that allows stakeholders to easily observe, understand, and scrutinize the actions and decisions of the organisation, fostering openness and accountability.
Diversity
The inclusion and representation of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, characteristics, and perspectives, reflecting the broader society.
Anti-Corruption
Refers to measures and activities aimed at preventing, detecting, and addressing corrupt practices in order to promote transparency, integrity, and accountability in institutions and governance.
Anti-Discrimination rules
Regulations that prohibit unjust or prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, or disability.
Checks and Balances
A system where different bodies or individuals within an organisation have powers that ensure no single entity has unchecked authority, promoting fairness and accountability.
Safeguarding
Protective measures designed to ensure the well-being of individuals, particularly vulnerable persons, and to prevent abuse, harassment, or harm within the organisation’s activities.
Statutes
The foundational legal documents, such as a constitution or Articles of Association, that define an organisation’s structure, governance, and operational rules.
Whistleblower
A person who exposes illegal or unethical activities within an organisation, often through confidential or anonymous channels, to protect the public interest or organisational integrity.
Policy
A formal statement outlining an organisation’s principles and commitments, providing guidance for decision-making and actions.
About us
The EOC EU Office is the House of European Sport, representing the European Olympic Committees (EOC), the IOC and other major sport organisations to the European institutions in Brussels.
