Mens high performance review report

SEPTEMBER 2022 OUR PROPOSED ACTIONS · Expand the existing ECB development programmes to focus on leadership development of directors of cricket, coaches, and captains. Programmes to focus on individualised development rather than classroom-based learning · Increase the diversity of people in our high-performance roles (as aligned to the game’s EDI objectives) OUR RATIONALE We recognise that the game could do more to support professional development of our performance leaders (such as directors of cricket, captains, and coaches) beyond technical skills. The pressure and scrutiny of the modern game requires these individuals to be able to lead diverse teams, and the game should do everything it can to prepare them for this challenge. This follows on from the best practice example set by a number of other sports, including the Football Association. In addition, we face a challenge in the lack of diversity in performance roles in cricket. We must do more to support and champion high potential individuals from all backgrounds who could become future leaders in cricket performance. This will come through initiatives such as development and mentoring of young potential leaders, fairer recruitment practices and education – amongst other steps to make our game more inclusive. RECOMMENDATION: 4 DEVELOP DIVERSE SKILLS IN PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP ROLES HIGH-PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF MEN’S CRICKET IN ENGLAND AND WALES “The pressure and scrutiny of the modern game requires directors of cricket, captains, and coaches to be able to lead diverse teams” 14