Organizational Culture

Creating a Strong Culture and Shared Commitment

Organizational culture is the collection of values, expectations, and practices that guide and inform the actions of the organization. A great culture exemplifies positive traits that lead to improved performance, while a dysfunctional company culture brings out qualities that can hinder even the most successful organizations. The atmosphere or climate in a recreation facility will set the tone for the recruitment and retention of participants, as well as volunteers and staff.

This section will focus on three specific topics regarding organizational support for girls, women and gender diverse individuals:

  • Creating a Welcoming Environment
  • Intersectionality
  • Social Hubs and Disrupting Social Norms
Introduction to Intersectionality

Introduction to Intersectionality

Intersecting identities is an understanding that people have multiple identifying factors, both visible and invisible to others. “Intersectionality” is an understanding that systems in our society have been intentionally created to benefit or oppress specific demographics. These slides have been prepared to assist in sharing information as it relates to intersectionality in the sport and recreation field.

Are you afraid of the dark T.O?

Are you afraid of the dark T.O?

Are You Afraid of the Dark T.O? is a temporary public outdoor installation for young women and girls that will use unique seating arrangements and LED lighting to improve perceptions of safety at night and encourage after-dark use. By the end of 2022, we hope to translate a series of meaningful engagement opportunities with women and girls into an installation located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Helping women say “yes” to golf

Helping women say “yes” to golf

In this blog, Lindsay Knowlton offers strategies and tips, based on research and her own experiences, to help golf clubs and organizations create inclusive, welcoming environments that help women say “yes” to golf.

What is Intersectionality?

What is Intersectionality?

Intersectionality is a concept that can help policy makers and sport programmers understand how different types of discrimination – like racism, homophobia, and ableism – combine to prevent some women and girls from participating in sport.

Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace

Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace

These whiteboard animation videos on the 13 factors in the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace will be a helpful resource for all workplaces in Ottawa. Let’s keep the conversation going about mental health. Each of the videos has a facilitator’s guide to help get the conversation started.

Gender Equity Temperature Check (CWS)

Gender Equity Temperature Check (CWS)

This self–assessment tool is designed for all sport and physical activity organizations/providers who want to reap the benefits of greater gender equity within their organizations.

Sex and Gender Diversity (CCES)

Sex and Gender Diversity (CCES)

As an advocate for sport that is fair, safe and open, the CCES has developed resources for the Canadian sport community to provide information and guidance for the inclusion of trans athletes.

Gender Equity LENS (CWS)

Gender Equity LENS (CWS)

With this new e-module from Canadian Women & Sport, you’ll learn how to bring a gender lens to sport and reflect on how your decisions can impact people differently.