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K2 Case Study Facing challenges at the top

Nathan Janes Module 0 Case Study Activity 3

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Your K2
1. Can you tell us what is your current K2? We would like you to tell us about your objective and the what motivates you to face it.
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From Streets to Stadiums a Long Term Sport Development Plan is my current K2. My vision is to create a pre-eminent educational community of globally minded learners and leaders through sport. My objective is to challenge and inspire athletes to love learning and to shape a better world.
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2. Reflection how you have prepared this challenge, what steps you have taken and what would make you abandon it.
! ! Group forums encouraged stakeholders to identify a focus. We co-construct LTAD plans through 4 corners of sport. Lack of coach development and resources at all stages of age and ability would inhibit the sustainability of this project. !

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Leadership Style
3. We are all know alls and learners to a certain extent. What currently predominates in you? Do you think that you are an objective person? Do you admit that your opinions are only opinions? Try to describe a situation that gives us an example of this.
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My experience and depth of knowledge has provided a balance between knowing and learning. This resonates with current colleagues who are international educators in sport. Best practice is often evaluated amongst leaders and I am learning to consider the opinions of others as well as reflect upon my own.
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4. Do you tend to see yourself as a protagonist or a victim of circumstance? Think of a recent situation?
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I am a protagonist leading a group of coaches and international teachers to implement a sport development initiative. I instigated the implementation of local and national leagues amongst our new global education city through partnerships and liaison with local businesses.

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Resilience & Regeneration

5. Can you remember an avalanche that affected you? How did you manage the rebuild yourself?
As an encouraged applicant for the NZ Football Player Development position, an unsuccessful interview caused an avalanche in my professional progress. Through refection and deeper research, I was able to move forward and channel my energies in a different direction, which opened new opportunities

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6. When you make a mistake do you take a long time to admit it? Are you someone who learns from their mistakes?
! Reflection is vital. It is important to address brutal facts head on and collaborate. Seeking advice and building relationships through trust has enabled greater communication amongst my colleagues even when our opinions differ. !

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Team
7. In your K2, do you prefer to climb as part of a team or alone? Why?
I am an authentic leader working as part of a team. Utilizing strengths of others to achieve a collective goal is important because it provides autonomy.

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8. Have you ever formed part of a Dream Team? How would you describe the experience? What did you get out of it?
! Joining the NZ Football Ferns was new territory. The professionalism of players approach to learning was remarkable. I learnt to be flexible, adaptable and respond quickly through process praise. Acquiring a growth-mindset was the key.

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Success, failure and legacy.

9. In your K2, What would success mean to you? And failure?
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Success is a journey and having the ability to grow potential by performing your best. Failure is recognizing the potential, but not being prepared to work hard to achieve your best.
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10. Imagine for a moment, that you read your own obituary: How would you like to be remembered?
Nathan Janes a passionate, hard working family man. Always remembered for his wit, intelligence and strive for excellence in all facets of life.