ABSTRACT
The power of human potential to contribute to quality sport governance is the theme of this chapter. In particular, there is a focus on the recruitment and development of directors with the requisite skills, experiences, attributes and perspectives to contribute to a highly functioning board. Whilst embracing the possibilities of emerging systemic governance theories (as highlighted in Chapter 2), this chapter serves to caution against neglect of the individual and the interactions between individual board members. The premise of this chapter rests on the assertion that for the “board to be greater than the sum of its people”, there is a need to first find the right people and then maximise their individual (human and social) and combined (intra/inter-board relationships) potential. A holistic approach is promoted whereby evaluation is integral, informing both director selection and development.
