Blog
SGA blogs provide thought-provoking commentary on topical stories in sports governance, developments in the legal, regulatory and business environments, and opinions from our network of experts and collaborators.
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From access to influence: why neurodivergent board members go quiet in the boardroom
Date: 24th Feb 2026
In her second blog on creating neuroinclusive boards, Aurelia Deflandre looks at why some neurodivergent board members can find it difficult to feel heard in the boardroom and suggests some simple ways to ensure they are part of the conversation.
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Neurodiversity, board recruitment and why access still matters
Date: 4th Feb 2026
Kicking off our 'Focus on Boardroom Diversity' series, Aurelia Deflandre's first of three pieces on neuroinclusion presents an introduction to neurodiversity, looks at why it is an important consideration for boards and suggests ways in which board recruitment can be made more neuroinclusive.
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The Bangladesh Cricket Team, Geopolitical Tensions & Why this is Relevant to British Sports Governance
Date: 28th Jan 2026
Sam Green-Armytage from the SGA has written a piece looking at some of the short and longer term considerations for British National Governing Bodies in a world with more geopolitical uncertainty.
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SGA Wrapped 2025
Date: 16th Dec 2025
Take a look at some of the SGA's 2025 highlights.
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How to deal with difficult conversations
Date: 20th Nov 2025
Sam Little from CMP shares her thoughts on the importance of having difficult conversations and how to frame them so that they work for all participants and help to head off more serious situations.
