For a week in May, employees of Global Sports Partners gathered in Istanbul, Turkey, for a biennial company meeting. More than 50 individuals came for training, strategy, standardization, and a variety of workshops designed for professional development. Topics included:
- Professionalism
- Networking
- Communication Strategies
- Client Relationships
- Grant Writing
- Partnerships
As a result of this time together, GSP staff and representatives are energized and equipped to continue the high-level sport consulting work that began more than 20 years ago in Hong Kong. New initiatives, clients, and sport projects are in development for the remainder of 2014, and there is forward momentum to pursue increased sport participation, improved sport performance, and inspired sport purpose, all around the world.
In addition to meetings, company employees had the opportunity to explore the great city of Istanbul. Highlights included the Grand Bazaar, the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, a Galastaray club basketball game, the Hamam Turkish baths, Bosphorus boat tours, and many delicious meals.