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"Embark on a transformative journey through South African sport with ""Crisis Management in Sport: Dealing with Challenges on and Off the Field,"" a comprehensive guide to crisis management. The foreword by Dr. Ali Bacher emphasizes the importance of this addition to the sports management knowledge landscape, citing his personal experiences managing national and international sports. Crisis Management in Sport: Dealing with Challenges on and Off the Field, curated by Professor Jacques Faul, offers a diverse array of chapters contributed by seasoned professionals in the sports industry. From Jacques Faul's own experiences in managing crises to insights on crisis communication, governance, compliance, mental wellness, legal considerations, and racism in sports, each chapter provides a unique perspective. Here you will find institutional knowledge in order to be able to deal with challenges in managing crises. Jacques Faul offers leadership approaches in dealing with various crises. Various case studies will be analysed and discussed leading to the inclusion of a crises management plan and an annexure featuring a crisis management template. With contributions from renowned figures like Suane Nortje, Ivanke Broodryk, Johan van Zyl, Luke Alfred, Rian Cloete, Janie Marais, Monique de Klerk, Bertie Grobler, and Dr. Ali Bacher, this guide is a valuable resource for professionals seeking effective strategies to navigate and mitigate crises in the dynamic world of South African sport."

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Professor Jacques Faul is a highly respected cricket administrator with an impressive 20-year tenure as CEO of cricket. Renowned for his expertise in turnaround strategies, he has consulted for the International Cricket Council, providing strategic direction. Prof Faul's academic background spans stakeholder management, law, and mega and major sporting events. As a trained mediator, he founded the Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution in Sport, showcasing his commitment to conflict resolution. Additionally, he co-founded CEOs in Sport, focusing on the professional development of sports executives, and played a key role in establishing the South African Sports Law Association.Commencing his administrative career in 2003 as CEO of Northwest Cricket, Prof Faul later served as acting CEO of Cricket South Africa in 2012 and 2020. His leadership at Titans Cricket since 2013 has contributed to its recognition as the most successful franchise in the modern cricket era. Beyond his administrative roles, Prof Faul holds the position of Associate Professor at the Northwest University Business School and frequently lectures at tertiary institutions. He earned the title of Student of The Year in 2007 at the University of the Witwatersrand Business School Executive Sports Management Program. Prof Faul's extensive qualifications include a PhD, MBA, and LLM, underscoring his multifaceted expertise in sports administration.

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