What does Project Groundswell mean for you…? For the entire membership of SLS it will mean CHANGE of some kind. There is no doubt that in order to remain a leading organisation we must change before it’s too late. What we change is yet to be determined but so far members support the Project and the need for change.
To change... or not to change
So far the membership has told us what COULD CHANGE… • Removal of duplicated services and activities • R emoval of tasks members don’t like doing enabling members to do what they enjoy • SLSNZ increasing its relationship / contact with Clubs • T he ability for Clubs and Districts to operate outside a ‘one’ organisation team • C reation of additional volunteer time through being more efficient • Current financial inefficiencies • I ncreasing paid services to meet gaps, strengthening our volunteer capacity
So far the membership has told us some of things that shouldn’t CHANGE…
• T he delivery of services through the current cascade National > District > Clubs
• T he core of SLS needs to remain - Prevention of injury and drowning is our core Purpose
• T he lack of true alignment throughout the organisation i.e. The need to increase standardisation
• Volunteers should continue to be the lifeblood of SLS in NZ
• Increased accountability
• T he Club as an independent entity - The foundation for SLS activity in New Zealand
• U sing the information we collect to benchmark and improve performance
• The emphasis and investment in marketing and our brand
• T he current constitutional structure and the relationship between Clubs, Districts and SLSNZ
• A balance of consultation and leadership i.e. Listen to the members BUT be prepared to make decisions • The current culture of SLS
DO YOU AGREE?
• R emoval of barriers and negative experiences for our members and / or the public
Have your say on the future of SLS now 1. What are your thoughts about this Project? 2. What don’t you like about Surf Life Saving? 3. What do you like about Surf Life Saving? If you want to know more information, provide feedback and/or become involved in Project Groundswell please contact: Paul Veric, Consultant - Organisational Development p 04 3827208 e paul.veric@surflifesaving.org.nz
Visit: www.surflifesaving.org.nz/groundswell for more info and key documents Guaranteeing the future of Surf Life Saving.