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The Jim Madden GPA
Leadership Programme
Prospectus 2021

A bespoke Leadership Programme developed
by experts in Education, Sport and Business
Interactive sessions with leaders in Sport,
Community and Business
Built and designed around the specific
requirements of elite athletes
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“     The Jim Madden GPA Leadership
 Programme offers a practical insight into
  best practice leadership, whether it be
   in a commercial sense or a community
leader! The course was brilliant and brought
   together like minded individuals from
different counties and codes who all wanted
  to take their own leadership qualities to
the next level. I for one found it empowering
to see the different styles, approaches and
 techniques of a wide host of leaders from
different disciplines and how they had their
  own authentic style. It empowered me
    to develop my own leadership style
   through different principles I learned

                                      ”
          during the programme.

                Paul
                 PaulFlynn,
                      Flynn,GPA
                             Dublin
                                CEO
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The Jim Madden GPA Leadership Programme Prospectus 2020

Introduction
The Jim Madden                                     Many of our Gaelic athletes have
                                                   exceptional leadership qualities. These
                                                                                                                    This Programme is made possible thanks to
                                                                                                                    the support of Michael Madden and his
GPA Leadership                                     skills are honed through the experience and                      family who have dedicated this programme
                                                   resilience developed as elite players in a                       & curriculum to the memory of their late
Programme                                          highly competitive environment, where                            father Jim who was a tireless grassroots

develops groups                                    performance is often predicated on the
                                                   player’s own ability to lead by example
                                                                                                                    GAA and community activist in Tipperary.
                                                                                                                    2019 will be the fifth year & edition of the
of county players                                  encouraging greater levels of performance                        programme.
                                                   from team-mates.
from hurling,
camogie, gaelic                                    The Jim Madden GPA Leadership Programme
                                                   has now established a pathway for players
football - men’s                                   who wish to further develop these qualities
                                                   which can be harnessed both for their
and ladies - with                                  personal development and for the benefit of

the necessary                                      society.

skills, motivation
and experience to                                                                                                     ‘This programme has challenged me both
become real                                                                                                           personally and professionally. Above anything the

leaders in the                                                                                                           GPA
                                                                                                                      content and the people involved have given
                                                                                                                      me the enthusiasm and energy to learn and be better
community.                                                                                                            as an individual and in the workplace.’
                                                                                                                      Aoife Lane, Former Chair of the WGPA

                                                Photo: Stacey Cannon (Year 1) with a group of Year 2 participants
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The Jim Madden GPA Leadership Programme Prospectus 2020              Introduction (continued)

The Jim Madden GPA                                                           Your Development              Your Leadership                       Your Project
Leadership Programme                                                                                                                    The Réalta Programme is a
                                                                                                                                       'leadership and self esteem'
is designed to help you                                                        � Personal Coach              � 6 Leadership               building programme for

                                                      3 Core Workstreams
                                                                                                        Masterclasses throughout           Primary School pupils.
build on and develop your                                                                                                                 Participants on The Jim
                                                                            � A Development Centre                2021                    Madden GPA Leadership
leadership skills to                                                                                                                   Programme deliver a number
                                                                           to evaluate your potential
support you in all                                                              leadership skills
                                                                                                                                          of sessions in a primary
                                                                                                                                          school. The programme
aspects of your life i.e.                                                                                                                focuses on helping pupils
                                                                                                                                           develop their physical,
sporting, work,                                                            � Feedback and Personal                                     mental and emotional health
community & society.                                                           Development Plan                                                and well-being.

                                                                                                                                        Times are agreed with Principal of
                                                                           1 Day Development Centre        6 days of workshops                                                = 7.5 Days
                                                      Your Commitment

                                                                                                                                         School - Approx 4 - 5 hrs in total
                                                                            20 hours in pre & post        70 hours in pre & post           30 hours in pre & post             =14.5 Days
                                                                               online learning                online learning                 online learning
                                                                           4/5 coaching sessions at                                                                           = 1 Day
                                                                             times agreed by you
                                                                                 & your coach

                                                                                                                                                                    Total     = 23 Days

    “The Jim Madden GPA Leadership Programme offers a wonderful educational                               Cosgrave (web summit), David Brophy (High Hopes Choir) and Kenny Jacobs
    and challenging experience for its participants. I really enjoyed this                                (Ryanair) has certainly opened my mind as to how a leader operates. I would
    programme because it challenges you to examine the various types of                                   highly recommend The Jim Madden GPA Leadership Programme to all
    leadership. The quality of guest speakers throughout this course has been                             members of the GPA”
    exceptional and hearing the personal stories of individuals such as Paddy                             Darragh Egan, Tipperary
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“   The Jim Madden GPA Leadership
        Programme has been an
     outstanding experience for me
    as a young professional starting
    out my career. I can safely say I
     have become a more complete
    person having gained numerous
    skills that can be applied on the
       field and in the workplace.
       Although the Programme is
    challenging at times, the friends
    and experiences that are gained
      throughout makes the whole

                                            ”
         Programme worthwhile.
            James Barry Tipperary Hurling
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The Jim Madden GPA Leadership Programme Prospectus 2021

Course Overview
The Jim Madden                                            coaches - You will work with one of
                                                          these coaches on your own individual        Programme Content
GPA Leadership                                            developmental needs and other areas
                                                          you want to explore throughout              Leadership Masterclass -                       Personal & Interpersonal
Programme is an                                           the programme                               Over the course of a day participants will     Leadership Workshops -
individually tailored                              �      Lastly, you will have the chance to build   attend 3 different masterclasses with
                                                                                                      experts from the business, community and
                                                                                                                                                     These workshop are designed specifically to
                                                          on your existing and practice newly                                                        help you build on your existing strengths
‘elite athlete                                            developed leadership skills by              sporting worlds. These sessions are            and develop the interpersonal skills
                                                                                                      designed to help you explore what are the
friendly’                                                 developing and delivering a real
                                                          tangible project designed to benefit        critical behaviours that allow great leader-
                                                                                                                                                     highlighted in your feedback report.
                                                                                                                                                     Group Leadership Skills
programme and                                             school children, the community and          ship to foster in individuals and in groups
                                                                                                      and allow you to self reflect on how strong    Workshop - This workshop is
                                                          society in general e.g. Réalta
includes:                                                 Programme                                   you are in these key leadership behaviours.    designed specifically to help you build on
                                                                                                                                                     your existing strengths and develop the
�   Leadership Masterclasses with experts                                                             Development Centre
    from the sporting / community and              This advanced leadership programme is                                                             group skills highlighted in your feedback
                                                   designed to be highly relevant, tangible
                                                                                                      Workshop - You will attend a one day           report.
    business worlds
                                                                                                      development centre and take part in a
�   A Development Centre designed to help          and built to help you evolve a personal
                                                                                                      number of exercises.
                                                                                                                                                     Community Project - A key aim
    you determine your own individual              leadership style. As recruiters and                                                               of this programme is to create community
                                                                                                      The centre is designed to objectively assess
    Leadership strengths and your                  companies search for candidates with                                                              leaders for the future. With this in mind
                                                                                                      your own individual Leadership strengths
    developmental areas                            applicable experience and initiative, this                                                        participants in the previous 4 years have
                                                                                                      and developmental areas and you will
                                                   programme is designed to help you fit                                                             devised and developed a community project
�   Leadership workshops designed to help                                                             receive an individual feedback report as an
                                                   that profile.                                                                                     that works closely with the Irish Primary
    you build on these                                                                                output of the centre that you can work on
                                                                                                                                                     School Network. Participants on the 2019
    strengths and developmental areas                                                                 with your designated coach throughout the
                                                                                                                                                     Programme will have the opportunity to
�   Access to a hand selected group of                                                                course of the programme.
                                                                                                                                                     work with their local primary schools on this
    professional and executive                                                                                                                       Reálta Programme.
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The Jim Madden GPA Leadership Programme Prospectus 2021   Course Overview (continued)

Assessment / Development Entry Requirements                                                        Selection of speakers and
�   Participants must attend over 90%              Due to high demand and programme                guests to date:                                        The Jim Madden GPA Leadership
    of course days                                 restrictions, not all applicants are            David Brophy (RTE Conductor and host                   Programme has encouraged me to
                                                   guaranteed a place on the programme.            of High Hopes Choir)
�   Participants will be required to complete                                                      Colm Foster (UCD & Author of 6 Moments to Step Up”)    explore personal development in a way
    a number of exercises both before and                                                          Sarah O’Connor (CEO, Federation of Irish Sports)
                                                   Dates for 2021/2022                             Paddy Cosgrove (Founder, Web Summit)
                                                                                                                                                          that I never expected. The course is so
    after each classroom/workshop day.
                                                   Friday January 22nd 2021                        Kieran McGeeney (Armagh Manager)                       hands on and the experiences that it
                                                                                                   Joan Freeman (Founder of Pieta House)
                                                   Leadership Masterclass (all participants)                                                              offers and more beneficial than I ever
Duration / Schedule                                                                                Maurice Pratt (Chairman of Uniphar)
                                                   Friday February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th 2021      Kenny Jacobs (CMO, Ryanair)                            imagined. The challenges and
The programme will take 12 months. This will                                                       Feargal O’Rourke (Managing Partner, PwC)
                                                   Development Centre (1 centre per participant)                                                          development centres that are
be divided up into 7.5 ‘classroom’ days in                                                         Fiona O’Brien (EMEA Sales Director, Lenovo)
total with an approximately 20 additional          Friday April 16th 2021                          Stephen Kavanagh (CEO, Aer Lingus)
                                                                                                   Donal Óg Cusack (GPA Chairman & Former All Ireland
                                                                                                                                                          provided allow for such experiential
hours of online learning per class.                Personal Leadership Workshop
                                                                                                   medal winning Cork Hurler)                             learning and the feedback that is
                                                   Friday May 14th 2021                            Fiona Tierney (CEO Public Appointments Service)
                                                   Interpersonal Leadership 1 Workshop             Sean Murphy (Director, Aer Lingus)                     provided is so thorough and insightful.
Moodle                                                                                             Eileen Gleeson (Chartered Director & Entrepreneur)
                                                   Friday June 18th 2021                                                                                  The Madden Programme
The online learning component of the                                                               Aoife Lane (Chair, WGPA)
programme will take place through Moodle,          Interpersonal Leadership 2 Workshop             Paddy Mc Laughlin (Crew member with the RNLI           epitomises Einstein's
                                                                                                   for over 34 years)
a leading course management system.                Friday July 16th 2021                                                                                  quote- "Learning is
                                                                                                   Mary McCarthy (Microsoft)
Participants can access course notes               Leadership Panel Zoom                           Mattie Rice (Head of Sales for Irish Life Brokerage)   experience,
conduct online assignments in relation to          Friday August 6th 2021                          Caroline O'Connell (Head of Fundraising, Age Action)
                                                                                                   Mairead McCaul (Business Unit Director, MSD)           everything
the course material they are studying, and         Leadership Panel Zoom                           Anne Heraty (CEO of Cpl Resources plc)                 else is just
keep abreast of important Programme                Friday September 17th 2021                      Dr Shirley Potter (Consultant Plastic,
dates.                                             Leadership Panel Zoom                           Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon)                    information".
                                                                                                   Sheila Reilly (Head of Digital with Iconic News)
                                                   Friday October 15th 2021                        Keara Dunne (Director Talent and Organisation)
                                                                                                                                                          Kate Lynch,
                                                   Group Leadership Worshop                        Effectiveness at Kerry Group                           Clare Camogie
                                                                                                   Fiona Muldoon (CEO, FBD Insurance plc)
                                                   Friday January 22nd 2022
                                                   Expo Event & Graduation
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The Jim Madden GPA Leadership Programme Prospectus 2021   Course Overview (continued)
                                                                                                                                  This was a very eye opening program.
                  For the Participant                                             For the Employer
                                                                                                                                  It helped me to better understand
      You will develop both personally and professionally,            The Jim Madden GPA Leadership Programme is an               myself as a person and as a leader.
     enabling you to continuously improve your leadership        extremely practical course which will be applicable to your      The master classes put you
                         effectiveness                           employee’s working life from Day 1 e.g. each participant will
                                                                                                                                  into contact with a wide
                                                                  work on a real personal development plan in conjunction
                                                                  with a designated coach – workplace feedback will/should        variety of world class leaders,
                                                                                   feed into this PDP plan                        the development centre was
                                                                                                                                  very informative on how I behave
   Your ability to lead, manage and motivate other staff/team     The skills and knowledge they will acquire are all related to
                                                                                                                                  naturally in a situation, and the
                     members will be enhanced                      practical business needs e.g. how to lead & help motivate
                                                                    people; how to build and lead and deliver a project, that     one-to-one coaching gave me
                                                                      delivers real benefits; how to deal with conflict etc.      tools I needed to flex my
                                                                                                                                  communication style.
          The high-calibre students you will be working            Teaching is delivered by expert practitioners, meaning
                                                                                                                                  Ger Cafferkey, Mayo.
      & studying with will provide an excellent opportunity      participants will learn both models and theories, as well as
       to expand your professional and sporting network               how to deliver results practically in real business
                   of contacts and expertise                              scenarios/in the community/in sport etc.
                                                                                                                                  "The Jim Madden GPA Leadership Programme
   Your constructive and creative input on day-to-day issues       Many employers choose to invest in their staff through         has opened my mind to the different styles
      in your organisation will benefit from your thorough           partial or full sponsorship of other developmental           of leadership both in sport and in everyday
             understanding of leadership practices                  programmes – this can be costly - the cost of this            life. Dealing with like minded yet opinionated
                          & behaviors                                     programme is being funded 100% by the
                                                                                                                                               and driven sports people within
                                                                                      GPA/Madden Family
                                                                                                                                               the course, I have learnt to work
       Our collaborative approach to learning allows you         The programme is constructed in such a way that two thirds                    with and adapt to different
        to share experiences and develop knowledge by            of the programme is delivered through self-directed learning                  leadership styles that people
          interacting with tutors, coaches, peers and             rather than formal workshops meaning less time required
                                                                                                                                               use. In a very short period of time
          business/community/sporting practitioners                             attending workshops in Dublin
                                                                                                                                                  I have progressed and
   You will be able to bring real business problems into group   New skills, theories and knowledge learnt in the classroom                            acknowledged my
    discussion, providing you with the opportunity to obtain      may help your organisation approach everyday business                                   leadership strengths
         solutions with a national or global perspective                            problems in a new way
                                                                                                                                                            and weaknesses and
                                                                 Your employee’s access to an extended business network                                      hope to put the
                                                                   can help them & you gain a fresh perspective on global                                      knowledge I have
                                                                              issues facing your organisation                                                  learnt into
                                                                                                                                                              practice"
                                                                  This programme is designed to help grow leaders in the
                                                                     community, sport and business i.e. your business                                         Eoin Cadogan, Cork
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The Jim Madden GPA Leadership Programme Prospectus 2021    Course Overview (continued)

"The WGPA are once again delighted to join         passionate about.
the GPA for this fantastic Leadership
                                                                                                                   "As well as being a brilliant learning
Programme, now in the seventh year of a            On behalf of the WGPA, I would like to
partnership which continues to go from             extend our thanks to the Madden family and                      environment, the Jim Madden GPA
strength to strength. The programme has            the GPA for their ongoing support through                       Leadership Programme offers
proven to be a significant initiative with our     this fantastic programme, which we hope                         fantastic exposure and access to
elite female graduates, along with their           will continue to grow and enrich the lives of
                                                                                                                   great characters and leaders of our
male counterparts, going on to make a              our members and their communities.”
meaningful difference in many of their clubs,
                                                                                                                   generation. It is an invaluable
counties and communities across Ireland. It        Maria Kinsella                                                  experience for anybody's personal
has also been invaluable for our own               Chair, WGPA                                                     development."
organisation, with two thirds of our current                                                                       Kevin Conlan, Leitrim
national executive former participants on
the programme, who have now gone on to
put their learning to use on behalf of their
teammates and the wider playing cohort.

I can speak from personal experience in
saying the Jim Madden Leadership
Programme was truly transformative and
the opportunity to work with a personal
development coach throughout has been
one of the best learning experiences of my
life, helping to build my self-awareness and
reflect on the areas in my life I'm

                                                   Paul Flynn, Dublin; Paddy Cosgrave, Websummit,
                                                   Kieran McGeeney, Armagh Manager at the Leadership Masterclass
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Special                     An optional               Why should I do this Certificate?
  Purposes                     accreditation pathway     The measure of success of the work of the Gaelic Players
                                                         Association is that Players have a renewed sense of purpose

Certificate in                 for participants of The   and enjoyment in life, feel more fulfilled and are in a position
                                                         to make an increased contribution to his/her life, the game,
                               Jim Madden GPA
Professional                   Leadership
                                                         our communities and our society. This Certificate and the
                                                         wider Jim Madden GPA Leadership Programme forms part of

Leadership at                  Programme leading to
                                                         that work and vision.

                                                         The Special Purpose Certificate in Professional Leadership is

  Maynooth                     a Special Purpose         a stand-alone qualification awarded at Level 9 (10 credits) on
                                                         the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)
                               Award in Professional
  University                   Leadership awarded
                                                         The certificate will focus more specifically on the
                                                         participants’ work undertaken on the Jim Madden GPA
                                                         Leadership Programme helping the participant focus more
        Start Date:            by Maynooth               intently on their own personal leadership journey.
    January 2022               University through the
                                                         Assessment
        Finish Date:           Department of             By Reflective Assignment/Portfolio (10 credits) based on the
  September 2022               Education.                personal and professional experiences of the elite
                                                         sportsperson.
          Award:
                                                         GPA Jim Madden Leadership Programme participants will have
Special Purposes Certificate                             the option of taking the accreditation pathway (or not) and
 in Professional Leadership                              will be responsible for registration as an occasional student
                                                         at Maynooth university and liable for the fee of €800.
        (10 credits)
                                                         Participants may be able to apply for supplemental funding
                                                         from their parent body.

                                                         The Jim Madden GPA Leadership Programme content will be
                                                         delivered by GPA personnel with the Certification 3 Structure
                                                         and Support sessions (see below) delivered by Maynooth
                                                         University personnel. The assignment/assessment and
                                                         marking criteria will be designed by the Department of
                                                         Education in collaboration with the GPA.
Special                              Supports & commitment                                           The assignment will consist of 3 elements:

  Purposes                              If a course participant wishes to complete the optional
                                                                                                        1. A professional profile (1500 words approx) outlining the
                                                                                                           candidate’s background, prior leadership experience,

Certificate in
                                                                                                           context, learning goals, educational philosophy and values
                                        Maynooth University accreditation pathway, their additional
                                                                                                           etc. (particularly important for the assessor as they could
                                        commitment is as follows:
                                                                                                           begin by seeing the context and values base that the
Professional                                                   Session 1
                                                                                                           player is operating from and then this will inform their
                                                                                                           reflections on the 3 key aspects of the course.)

 Leadership                                          • Outline of the assessment
                                                       - Reflective Portfolio task
                                                     • Writing Workshop/Seminar
                                                                                                        2. Course Critical Reflections - 4 x 1000 word (approx)
                                                                                                           reflective pieces on the 4 key learning sessions
          (10 credits)                                       - Writing Centre                              (including master classes)

                                                                                                        3. A portfolio submission to include: (a) participants
      For further information                                                                              workbooks from the development centre (2,000 word
           please contact:                                     Session 2                                   approx), (b) 3 'artefacts' which represent their leadership

            Karen Thorpe                                • Reflective Learning for                          journey - start, middle, end. They can be comprised of
                                                         Community Leadership                              different items e.g. a newspaper article about a recent
     Karen@gaelicplayers.com                          • Constructing a Reflective                          performance, a leadership text that resonated with them,
           (01) 681 4251                                   Portfolio as Leader                             a story from their local community relating to social
                 OR                                                                                        justice, environment etc., an audio clip of themselves
                                                                                                           exploring leadership challenges in their practice,
          Paula Kinnarney                                                                                  a piece of art, a photograph, a painting etc. (c)
 Lecturer in Educational Leadership &                          Session 3                                   An accompanying written overview piece to articulate key
 Management, Maynooth University                     • Writing Workshop/Seminar                            learning over the year, challenges, opportunities, etc.
                                                      • Reflections on leadership                          (1,000 words approx)
      Paula.Kinnarney@mu.ie
                                                            initiatives taken
           (01) 708 3731
                                                                                                        Eligibility
                                        Each session is 90 minutes in duration.                         1. GPA/WGPA members that have completed year 1, 2, 3, 4 or
                                                                                                           5 (2015/2016/2017/2018/2019) of the Jim Madden GPA
                                        These 3 sessions may take place on Campus at Maynooth              Leadership Programme
                                        University or, depending on numbers, be offered as part of an   2. GPA/WGPA members that have commenced year 6 (2020)
                                        outreach programme regionally by the University.                   of the Jim Madden GPA Leadership Programme

                                        These sessions will provide additional support and guidance
                                        to the participant as they undertake their assignment.
“        The Jim Madden GPA
Leadership Programme has helped me
    to become more active in my
           professional life
   but also outside the classroom.
     The programme coaches are
a great source of positivity and focus
   when dealing with the stresses
       of everyday life. With my
      coach's help I've been able
        to make small changes
   that have had a massive impact
     on my professional, sporting

                                              ”
           and personal life.
         Hugh Paddy O’Byrne, Carlow Hurling
The Jim Madden GPA Leadership Programme Prospectus 2021

The Réalta Programme
Mission:                                           Designed by the players, and focusing on         Realta - Origins
                                                   the SHPE primary school curriculum, Reálta       In 2015 the GPA launched the Jim
To provide an                                      is a ‘leadership and self esteem’ building       Madden GPA Leadership Programme. This
                                                   programme for primary school pupils. The
                                                                                                                                                              Réalta
                                                                                                    12 month long leadership development
educational platform                               Programme focuses on developing their            pathway was made available to 25 GPA
                                                   physical, mental and emotional health and
which inspires and                                 well-being. Reálta also provides real links to
                                                                                                    and WGPA members. Since the

                                                                                                                                                                    me
                                                                                                    programme started in 2015, there has
empowers children                                  the Community giving each child a sense of
                                                   place and the desire to contribute to that
                                                                                                    been over 100 participants. The
                                                                                                    programme focuses on three main tenets;
                                                                                                                                                 The Réalta Program
to be the next                                     Community.                                       Sports, Career & Community

generation of                                      Detailed SPHE lesson plan resources are          Each participant spends the year
                                                   provided for teachers to help pupils develop
leaders by achieving                               the skills they need to become confident
                                                                                                    examining their own personal leadership
                                                                                                    strengths and areas for development,
their personal best                                leaders in their communities, understand
                                                   the value of teamwork, build the self
                                                                                                    through a series of workshops,
                                                                                                    assessments and coaching.
in life.                                           esteem of every child, and help them to          The community element, where the
                                                   develop the skills and confidence to set and     participants must devise a project to
                                                   reach personal goals.                            involve primary school children in their                                    Inline with SPHE Guid
                                                                                                                                                                                                       elines

Realta Programme                                                                                                                                              The Jim Madden
                                                                                                                                                                               �
                                                                                                                                                                                                      ing
                                                                                                                                                                                Activity-based learn
                                                                                                                                                              GPA Leadership
                                                                                                                                                                               �

                                                                                                    local community and explore the concepts                                   � Fostering Perso
                                                                                                                                                                                                 nal Development
                                                                                                                                                              Programme
Inspired by the positive experiences of            As an additional benefit, the GPA and WGPA                                                                                  � Developing
                                                                                                                                                                                             Community Awarene
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ss

                                                                                                    of volunteerism within that community, has
Gaelic football and hurling athletes, male         members taking part in the Programme will                                                                                              s.com
                                                                                                    proven to be the most popular aspect of                           m info@gaelicplayer
and female, in becoming team players and           make themselves available to visit their                                                       www.gaelicplayers.co
                                                                                                    the Programme. GPA and WGPA players are
leaders in their own communities, the              local school in conjunction with the Reálta      individuals who are already deeply
Réalta Programme for primary schools is            lesson plans – providing ‘real live’ role        imbedded in their own local communities,
part of the GPA Be Your Personal Best              models for the teachers and pupils.              they embody volunteerism, and their
initiative which is supported by the Jim
                                                                                                    enthusiasm for this is something that both
Madden GPA Leadership Programme.
                                                                                                    excites and inspires the children.
The Jim Madden GPA Leadership Programme Prospectus 2021   The Réalta Programme (continued)

Realta – What it is                                Each GPA/WGPA participant (leader)               Realta – Measuring                            “The Jim Madden GPA Leadership
                                                   nominates a primary school to visit (this is
The SPHE Curriculum is designed to enable
                                                   usually but not always their own primary
                                                                                                    success                                       Programme has and continues to be a
the students to develop skills for                                                                  A comprehensive evaluation process takes
self-fulfilment and living in communities, to      school). Following initial discussion with the                                                 very worthwhile experience.
                                                                                                    place at the end of each lesson. These are
promote self-esteem and self-confidence.           principal and 6th class teacher, the Leader                                                    It has given me the opportunity to not
                                                                                                    collated centrally by the GPA leaders and a
It also encourages the students to develop         forwards the 8 lesson plans to the teacher.
                                                                                                    final report is prepared at the end of the    only work on my strengths and
a framework for responsible                        A date is decided for the GPA leader to visit
                                                   the classroom.
                                                                                                    year by the GPA project group.                developmental areas,
decision-making. SPHE also provides
                                                                                                                                                  but has also exposed me to people
opportunities for reflection and discussion
                                                   The teacher prepares the lessons and
and to promote physical, mental and                                                                 “I would highly recommend The Jim             who are fantastic leaders in their own
                                                   introduces the GPA leader to the class – the
emotional health and well-being.
                                                   GPA leader is present to be role model for       Madden GPA Leadership Programme.              fields across the business world.
The Reálta Programme perfectly fits                                                                                                               Through gaining advice from these
                                                   the class that is being taught. The GPA          Professionally and personally the
within these objectives.
                                                   Leader can add their experience and                                                            people and through learning from
                                                                                                    leadership skills I have developed
Realta consists of 8 SPHE lesson plans:            anecdotes to help bring the lesson to life
                                                                                                    through the workshops, project and            each other within the programme
1. Be Yourself  2. Be Expressive                   for the children.
3. Be Healthy   4. Be Decisive                                                                      online material has been a huge               I am beginning to see the positive
5. Be Honest    6. Be Determined                   GPA leaders visit the school on at least two                                                                          benefit of
                                                                                                    benefit for me. Naturally playing
7. Be a Team    8. Be a Leader.                    occasions to help reinforce the lessons in
                                                                                                    intercounty football I felt my                                       honing these
                                                   the classroom.
Each lesson is linked to the next in a way                                                                                                                             very skills can
                                                                                                    leadership skills were strong,
that builds the pupils awareness and               Teachers are free to progress
                                                                                                    however, since undertaking the                                    have on the wider
learning. Each lesson, while based in the          with the other 6 lessons as they
SPHE ethos, will also have links to other                                                           programme I'm more aware of my                                   community.”
                                                   see fit throughout the
subjects in the curriculum eg. English, hand       school year.                                     strengths and weaknesses. I now                                 Cait Devane,
writing or PE. Each lesson is devised with                                                                                                                          Tipperary
                                                                                                     have a deeper understanding
the SPHE curriculum in mind and in
consultation with St Patrick's College,                                                                of what great leadership really is”.
Dublin.                                                                                                   Tom Parsons, Mayo Football
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Individually tailored ‘elite athlete
friendly’ programmes

IITD, as the professional body for learning   mentoring, will successfully support            For further information
and development in Ireland, is delighted to   talented individuals to reach their
                                                                                              please contact
endorse The Jim Madden GPA Leadership         leadership potential.
Programme. The strength of the                                                                Karen Thorpe at
collaborative approach to building the        We are confident that successful                Karen@gaelicplayers.com
programme demonstrates excellence, best       participation on this programme will enable
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practice and innovation in the development    those individuals to lead others with
of leadership competencies.                   greater confidence, initiative and
The inclusion of an innovative delivery       commitment in order to achieve greater
methodology, including peer learning,         impact for elite athletes at community level.
knowledge sharing, coaching and

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principles of excellence, commitment, compassion and transparency.
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