Finn Harps announce commencement of Strategic Planning

Finn Harps Football Club have today announced that they are to begin work on a new strategic plan at the beginning of October.

Mike Gaffney, the Managing Director of LEAP has been appointed to assist in the development of this strategy which will enable the long term sustainability and development of Finn Harps FC.

Mr Gaffney's specialist area of focus is in leadership development and he has worked with business owners and senior management of organisations around Ireland, establishing a strong reputation in assisting decision makers to successfully demonstrate and drive business forward.

Speaking to the club, John Campbell, Secretary of Finn Harps said that the club are keen for all interested parties to have an input into the development of the club's strategy.

“The club recognises that this is an opportunity for all parties interested in the development of soccer in Donegal to have an input into how Finn Harps can maximise its contribution in this regard.  We are very aware of the broad spectrum of support Harps has from multiple sources and is very keen that all interested parties have an input into the development of the club’s strategy.”

The club have also announced the running of a focus group workshop at the beginning of next month, on Tuesday, October 4th from 6-8 p.m. in the Villa Rose Hotel in Ballybofey.

Giving further details of this workshop, Mr Campbell said that it will follow the format of round table discussions and will be facilitated by Mike Gaffney.

“The focus session will be facilitated by Mike Gaffney of LEAP and it will follow the format of round table discussions, with the insights from each table captured and collated by LEAP.  These insights will provide direct insights into the formulation of the club’s strategy.”

Mr Campbell also said that the purpose of the strategy is to provide the club's stakeholders with an understanding as to where Finn Harps FC is going and how it aims to get there.

“The purpose of the strategy is to provide all the club’s stakeholders with a clear understanding as to where Harps is going and how it proposes to get there. The strategy will provide clarity and focus regarding decision making and what the club needs to concentrate on to make planned measured progress.

“Finn Harps has been an integral part of the Donegal landscape for generations. We are confident that the strategy development process we are undertaking will ensure that this continues to be the case for future generations. As a club we are now look forward to the active contribution of interested parties.”