Pace of Study: Occasional sessions

Sports Leadership and Management Program

The sports leadership and management program (ILM) is the most advanced educational program in the sports sector for those who are managers or elected officials. It is a customized program designed for individuals who have strategic operational responsibility and lead others. 

Leadership in a complex world

As a manager or leader, you constantly face new challenges, and the demands placed on you are becoming increasingly complex. The program focuses on leadership at the organizational, group, and individual levels. Drawing on research and proven experience, you will have the opportunity to test, reevaluate, and develop your practical approach to leadership and management.

Meet everyone from researchers and the smiling prison warden Jeaque Nuwpe from Kumla prison to Anja Pärsson, an Olympic alpine skiing medalist, who talks about becoming the best version of yourself. New for 2026/27 is a track running throughout the entire program where you’ll build your own leadership agent (AI) to use in your day-to-day work, both during and after the program.

Purpose

The goal is to address the unique circumstances and challenges faced by leaders in the nonprofit sector. Upon completion of the program, you will have developed a number of the skills required to lead an organization guided by ideals and values, and you will know how to navigate various contexts.

Who is this program for?

This program is designed for those who, in their work or role, lead others in some capacity. You must have strategic operational responsibility; the people you lead may be employees, volunteers, or a mix of both. This may involve or not involve personnel responsibility. 

This training program is the most advanced offered by the Swedish sports confederation. The number of participants is limited to 20 to ensure that all participants receive the attention they need and to maintain the highest quality.

Here's what you'll get

  • Tools for strategic leadership in which a systemic approach embeds knowledge and readiness to act within the organization and its culture.
  • Insightful perspectives on what is required for successful leadership, management, and development.
  • Knowledge and understanding of how to become and remain an attractive and modern sports organization.
  • An understanding of uniqueness and added value, as well as how the relationship between assignments, activities, and resources can be utilized both strategically and operationally.
  • Self-awareness and tools for understanding your own behavior and its impact on others.
  • Exchanges of knowledge and experience with managers and leaders in similar positions.

Facts

Date:
Oct. 14, 2026 – Jan. 15, 2027
Type of education:
Oct. 14–16, 2026
Nov. 11–13, 2026
Dec. 10–11, 2026
Jan. 14–15, 2027
Location:
Bosön, 181 47, Lidingö View on map
Pace of study:
Full-time
Course duration:
10 days
Cost:
46,900 SEK
Apply by:
August 31, 2026
Apply here

Contact Person

Johanna St. Clair Renard

Project manager, SISU sports education & head of Bosön education

johanna.renard@rfsisu.se
08 699 61 80

“My leadership must be based on who I am as a person”

Lykke Tamm – chief medical officer, Swedish Olympic committee

Admission requirements and prerequisites

The program is designed for those of you who hold strategic leadership roles in which you lead others—such as secretaries-general, development directors, or chairpersons. The primary target audience is national-level executives or elected officials. You lead employees, volunteers, or a mix of both, without necessarily having formal personnel responsibility.

As part of the program, we use a standardized feedback form in which the people you lead provide you with feedback on your leadership style. A prerequisite for participation is therefore that your leadership influences at least four people.

Application

In addition to being part of the target group, motivation, full attendance, and active participation are key requirements for enrollment. We strive for a diverse group of participants and will conduct personal interviews with all applicants after the application deadline in preparation for the program. We have space for a maximum of 20 participants. Registration is binding, and full payment is due 6 weeks before the course begins. This applies provided that you are accepted into the program.

To complete your application, you'll need to fill out a questionnaire that will be included in the confirmation email you receive when you apply.

Cost

The registration fee is 46,900 SEK, including course materials, meals, and lodging.

Even if you live in the Stockholm area, we recommend that you stay overnight at Bosön, since the program includes both evening and morning sessions. 

Meals and Lodging

Everything takes place at Bosön; room and board are included in the cost of the program. Even if you live in the Stockholm area, we recommend that you stay overnight at Bosön, since the program includes both evening and morning sessions.

Education coordinator

The sports education organization SISU Idrottsutbildarna
through Bosön education.

Additional Information

The program takes place at the Bosön development center in four sessions totaling 10 days—see dates. In addition, participants will need to complete preparatory and follow-up work at home equivalent to approximately 4 workdays.

The third stage coincides with the sports leadership symposium, which will thus become part of your personal ILM program.

Cancellations made less than 6 weeks before the start of the course will be charged the full fee. A doctor's note is required in case of illness.

Bosön education strengthens strategic
leadership in Swedish sports

National, multi-sport, and higher education programs
for managers, leaders, coaches, and specialists.

Contact the program coordinator

Johanna S:t Clair Renard is in charge of Bosön's educational programs and has been working since 2018 to strengthen strategic leadership within the sports movement.

Do you have questions about Bosön's training programs? Feel free to email us, and we'll be happy to help you.

Consent(required)

Sports leadership symposium

Employers in sports—roles, responsibilities, and the courage to build the workplace of the future: that is the theme for 2026. Do you want to become a better employer where people feel comfortable, thrive, and perform at their best? Just like athletes, managers also need to train to improve and grow—in their leadership, in their role as employers, and as fellow human beings.

Ahmed Berhan ( host of the TV show *immigrants for Swedes*, among other things) will open the event with a reflection on Swedish leadership and cultural differences. Anja Pärson, Olympic gold medalist, will give an inspirational talk on the courage to become the best version of myself. The day will then continue with a panel discussion, workshops, reflection, and hands-on sessions. This year’s leadership symposium is being held in collaboration with the employers’ alliance.

Purpose

The purpose is to provide a forum for leaders and managers to learn about current research and to pool their resources to address the challenges and opportunities of leadership. Theory and practice are combined so that participants can quickly apply what they learn in their daily work.

Who is the symposium for?

The leadership symposium is aimed at those in leadership positions—whether as elected officials, managers, executive directors, or others with strategic responsibilities. The symposium addresses current issues in leadership and organization within civil society, with a particular focus on sports. The goal is to strengthen managers and leaders within the sports movement.

Here's what you'll get

  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding employment.
  • Insight into how to foster a clear sense of accountability and create sustainable work environments.
  • Sharing experiences with others in similar positions and situations.
  • Different perspectives on what is required for the successful leadership, management, and development of nonprofit organizations.
  • Expands your network.

Facts

Date:
Dec. 10, 2026
Type of education:
At Bosön Olympiasalen from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; drop-in coffee and snacks starting at 9:00 a.m.
Location:
Bosön, 181 47, Lidingö View on map
Pace of study:
One-time occasion(s)
Course duration:
1 day
Cost:
2,195 SEK
Apply by:
Learn more about the program under "Register Here!" Registration deadline: Oct. 30.
Sign up here

Contact Person

Lovisa Broms

Project manager, SISU sports educators

lovisa.broms@rfsisu.se
073 534 83 93

Contact Person

Johanna St. Clair Renard

Project manager, SISU sports education & head of Bosön education

johanna.renard@rfsisu.se
08 699 61 80

Bosön education strengthens strategic
leadership in Swedish sports

National, multi-sport, and higher education programs
for managers, leaders, coaches, and specialists.

Meals and Lodging

Lunch and coffee breaks are included during the day. Travel expenses are not included.

Cost

2,195 kronor per person. You book your own travel arrangements.

Additional Information

If you need an interpreter, please indicate this on the registration form by November 1 at the latest.

Registration is binding. Cancellations made less than 4 weeks before the start of the course will be charged the full fee. A doctor's note is required in case of illness.

The education coordinator at SISU Idrottsutbildarna is organizing the event in collaboration with the employers' alliance.

Prerequisites and admission requirements

As a participant, you hold a leadership role in your organization and/or work at the strategic level. Ahead of the event, you’ll receive preparatory materials to review, so that once we’re there, we’ll have the opportunity to create as much value as possible.

Chairpersons' network 2026

The network provides a dedicated space for chairs within the Swedish sports movement to engage in joint professional development through new knowledge, reflection, and the exchange of experiences regarding leadership and organization.

Purpose

The goal is to strengthen individuals in their leadership and in their role as board chair.

Who is this program for?

Chairs of specialized sports federations affiliated with the Swedish sports confederation.

Here's what you'll get

The starting point for the network is leadership. Purely operational issues are addressed in other contexts. Sports-related issues may serve as a starting point for discussion, but only from the perspective of leadership and organization. Themes are selected by mutual agreement between the network and the process facilitator.

The network will meet three times in 2026; there will be no meeting in November/December due to the national sports forum.  There is a mutual duty of confidentiality within the network, which means that what is discussed in the room stays there. The network meetings are led by Johanna S:t Clair Renard, project manager at RF/SISU and program director of the sports leadership and management program.

Facts

Date:
Jan. 1, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2026
Type of education:
On-site.
Jan. 20, 3:30–6:30 p.m. Idrottens Hus
May 8, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Bosön
Sept. 10, 3:30–6:30 p.m. Idrottens Hus

Location:
Idrottens Hus, Skansbrogatan 7, Stockholm, or Bosön View on map
Pace of study:
One-time occasion(s)
Course duration:
3 days
Cost:
3,000 SEK
Apply by:
If you are interested, please contact Johanna S. Clair Renard

Contact Person

Johanna St. Clair Renard

Project manager, SISU sports education & head of Bosön education

johanna.renard@rfsisu.se
08 699 61 80

Bosön education strengthens strategic
leadership in Swedish sports

National, multi-sport, and higher education programs
for managers, leaders, coaches, and specialists.

Prerequisites and admission requirements

You must be the elected chairperson of one of the Swedish sports confederation's national sports federations.

Meals and Lodging

Light refreshments are provided at the meetings.

Additional Information

The format is collaborative and relies on the participants’ active involvement and willingness to share experiences. At times, the discussion is based on input from an outside guest; at other times, it is based on a case study presented by someone in the group or a shared reading. The facilitator is responsible for ensuring a common thread runs through the sessions and that there is a connection back to themes discussed in previous sessions.

Education coordinator

SISU sports educators

Cost

The network costs 4,000 SEK for 2026.

Secretaries-general network

The purpose of the network is to offer professional development and a dedicated space for general secretaries in Swedish sports. Through shared reflection and the exchange of experiences regarding leadership and organization, participants strengthen their capabilities in their roles. The network focuses on leadership; purely operational matters are addressed in other contexts.

Who is this program for?

Secretary general of a specialized sports federation affiliated with the Swedish sports confederation.

Here's what you'll get

The network meets four times a year for three-hour afternoon sessions in Stockholm. The format is collegial and relies on the participants’ active involvement and willingness to share experiences. On some occasions, the discussion is based on a presentation by an external guest; on others, it is based on a case study from a group member or a shared reading. The facilitator ensures that there is a common thread connecting the meetings and that there is a return to themes discussed at previous meetings. The network is bound by a mutual duty of confidentiality, which means that what is discussed in the room stays there.

Facts

Date:
Jan. 1, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2026
March 3, 2026
May 19, 2026
September 9, 2026
Oct. 22, 2026
Type of education:
On site
Location:
Stockholm View on map
Pace of study:
One-time occasion(s)
Course duration:
4 days
Cost:
4,000 SEK
Apply by:
Please contact Fredrik Kron if you are interested in the network.

Contact Person

Fredrik Kron

Project manager, SISU sports educators

fredrik.kron@rfsisu.se
070-268-11-69

Bosön education strengthens strategic
leadership in Swedish sports

National, multi-sport, and higher education programs
for managers, leaders, coaches, and specialists.

Prerequisites

No prior experience is required; the focus is on the role and the desire to grow.

Meals and Lodging

Light refreshments are provided at the meetings.

Additional Information

To cancel your registration, please contact Annika Nykvist atannika.nykvist@rfsisu.se

Education coordinator – SISU Idrottsutbildarna, the sports education organization

Cost

SF pays an annual fee of 4,000 SEK for four meetings.

Mentoring program

This program is a management support tool for managers and leaders in the sports movement and the broader civil society. The program is a collaboration between the Swedish sports confederation, the employers’ alliance, and SISU sports educators. The goal is for you, as a participant, to gain confidence in your leadership skills and to have the opportunity to develop your leadership abilities through lectures, group exercises, and discussions with your mentor and other participants in the program.

Purpose

To equip leaders in the sports sector and civil society, to strengthen values-based leadership, and to increase knowledge of current labor laws and appropriate HR strategies.

Who is this program for?

The mentoring program is designed for leaders and managers with strategic roles and responsibilities who want to develop themselves and gain new perspectives. Through dialogue with an experienced mentor, you will develop your ability to lead effectively, thereby gaining the tools you need to navigate the challenges and opportunities of leadership.

This program is designed for those who, in their work or assignments, lead others in some capacity. You lead employees, volunteers, or a mix of both, without necessarily having direct personnel responsibility. Your role may be secretary-general, manager, director, chairperson, sports director, education director, or perhaps you hold an international position. To enhance learning, a number of group sessions are held where theory and practice are combined with new knowledge, the exchange of experiences, and the identification of success factors.

Here's what you'll get

  • An individually matched mentor with leadership experience in nonprofit organizations
  • Refresher training on the fundamentals of mentoring and relevant topics for managers and leaders
  • A development plan that you and your mentor will create together
  • A better understanding of nonprofit organizations and the context in which you operate
  • Ongoing exchange of experiences
  • Self-awareness to understand your own leadership style and its impact on others and their behavior

Facts

Date:
September 10, 2025
Feb. 3, 2026
May 21, 2026
Type of education:
A total of 9–11 sessions, including 3 group meetings and 6–8 mentor/mentee meetings
Location:
Bosön, 181 47, Lidingö View on map
Pace of study:
One-time occasion(s)
Course duration:
9–11 days
Cost:
15 000
Apply by:
Applications are no longer being accepted.

Bosön education strengthens strategic
leadership in Swedish sports

National, multi-sport, and higher education programs
for managers, leaders, coaches, and specialists.

Application and Admission Requirements

You must be active as a manager or leader within the sports movement or another nonprofit organization. You hold a leadership role in a specialized sports federation, a district, a larger club, or another organization. This means that you manage an office or operation with at least a couple of employees. Leaders and managers in sports are the primary target group, but we also welcome leaders from other sectors of civil society.

Additional Information

The mentoring program consists of 3 group meetings and an additional 6–8 one-on-one meetings between the mentor and mentee. After the application deadline for the program has passed, participants are matched with mentors. The matching process is expected to be completed by mid-June. We strive for a diverse group of participants who meet the eligibility criteria, which may mean that we will select participants. In addition to belonging to the target group, motivation and active participation are key requirements for participation. Maximum of 24 participants. 

The remaining 6–8 meetings are decided on a case-by-case basis between the mentee and the mentor.

Cancellations made less than 4 weeks before the start of the course will be charged the full fee. A doctor's note is required in case of illness.

Meals and Lodging

Coffee breaks and lunch in connection with national program meetings, as well as literature.

Cost

15,000 SEK, which includes course materials and sessions at Bosön. Any travel and lodging expenses are additional.

Education coordinator – SISU sports educators and the employers' alliance

The Greta International Network

The purpose of this network is to provide an opportunity for female international representatives to meet and exchange experiences regarding the issues they encounter in their international work.

Who is this program for?

Female international representatives from the Swedish sports confederation's national sports federations.

Here's what you'll get

We meet 1–2 times a year to discuss various topics and then talk about the issues that come up. Examples of topics include leadership, good governance, and gender equality.

Application

Please contact Marie Denitton (see above) if you are interested in joining the network.

Prerequisites and admission requirements

You need to be involved in international affairs within your national sports federation. It is not a requirement that you already hold an international position, but you should have begun your journey toward one.

Meals and Lodging

The Swedish sports confederation will cover the cost of the meeting, and you are responsible for your own travel expenses. 

Cost

The training is funded by the Swedish sports confederation, and you are responsible for covering your own travel expenses.

Facts

Location:
Bosön, 181 47, Lidingö View on map
Pace of study:
One-time occasion(s)
Course duration:
1–5 days
Apply by:
The next date has not yet been set

Contact Person

Marie Denitton

International coordinator

marie.denitton@rfsisu.se
08 699 62 08

Additional Information

Cancellations made less than four weeks before the start of the course will be charged the full fee. A doctor's note is required in case of illness.

Education coordinator

The Swedish sports confederation.

Bosön education strengthens strategic
leadership in Swedish sports

National, multi-sport, and higher education programs
for managers, leaders, coaches, and specialists.

SF Sustainability Network

The purpose of the network is to increase knowledge about sports and sustainable development, but also to inspire and learn from one another by providing a forum for the exchange of experiences among specialized sports federations.

Who is this program for?

The network is intended for those who work in the field of the environment and sustainable development or hold another strategic role in one of the Swedish sports confederation’s member federations.

Here's what you'll get

Through this network, you’ll gain knowledge and inspiration on how to implement and apply sustainability initiatives in your organization. Together with experts, we’ll delve deeper into the priority areas of sustainability in sports. Participants will also have the opportunity to influence the content of the meetings.

Facts

Date:
Jan. 1, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2026
April 21, 2026
September 16, 2026
Nov. 25, 2026
Type of education:
In person and online in November.
Location:
7 Skansbrogatan, Stockholm View on map
Pace of study:
One-time occasion(s)
Course duration:
3 days
Cost:
2,400 SEK
Apply by:
March 13, 2026
Apply here

Contact Person

Marie Altus

Head of safety and sustainability

marie.altus@rfsisu.se
08 – 699 60 95

Bosön education strengthens strategic
leadership in Swedish sports

National, multi-sport, and higher education programs
for managers, leaders, coaches, and specialists.

Admission requirements and prerequisites

You don't need any special knowledge to participate in the network.

Cost

The network costs 2,400 kronor, including lunch.

Meals and Lodging

Lunch is included when the sessions are in-person. Travel and lodging are not included and must be paid for by the participant.

Additional Information

Cancellations must be made at least four weeks before the network begins. Otherwise, the full fee will be charged.

Education coordinator – the Swedish sports confederation and SISU Idrottsutbildarna, the sports education organization.

Network of women in national team management

Purpose

The purpose of the network is to facilitate professional development and the exchange of experiences among various individuals and groups within elite sports and national team management.

Who is this program for?

Female national team and elite coaches at the junior and senior levels in SF, as well as RIG and NIU coaches or
and their equivalents. The purpose of the networking meetings is professional development and the exchange of experiences, which take place in a social setting twice a year.

Registration

Contact Maja Uebel to join the network.

Prerequisites and admission requirements

National team and elite coaches at the junior and senior levels in SF, as well as RIG/NIU or the equivalent.

Cost, meals, and lodging

The Swedish sports confederation is responsible for the costs of the networking event, including coffee breaks, lunch, and dinner. Travel and any lodging are not included; participants or their respective sports federations must book and pay for these themselves. See hotel options here

Additional Information

Cancellations must be made by email to linda.soderqvist@rfsisu.se

Education coordinator

Swedish sports confederation

Facts

Date:
March 24, 2026 – March 25, 2026
Type of education:
On site
Location:
Bosön, 181 47, Lidingö View on map
Pace of study:
One-time occasion(s)
Course duration:
2 days

Contact Person

Maja Uebel

Business developer, national sports high schools

maja.uebel@rfsisu.se (questions about registration)
08-699 66 37

Bosön education strengthens strategic
leadership in Swedish sports

National, multi-sport, and higher education programs
for managers, leaders, coaches, and specialists.

Leadership, Management, and HR

The course on leadership, employer responsibilities, and HR is designed for those who want to develop themselves and their organization and become better employers. It also provides insight into the unique challenges of working and leading in a nonprofit organization.

In the nonprofit sector in general—and perhaps in sports in particular—broader HR knowledge is limited and often given low priority. Many managers become overly involved in day-to-day operations and athletic activities, which leaves little room to actively apply labor law and HR principles in their day-to-day leadership. Opportunities for professional development are also scarce.

This course is designed for those of you who, in your work or role, lead others in some capacity. You likely hold a leadership position within the sports community, such as secretary general, HR manager, sports director, or similar. You may also be a manager in another civil society organization. The course lasts two days. Theory and practice are interwoven with new knowledge, the identification of success factors, and independent work. The course is conducted in collaboration with the employers’ alliance.

Purpose

To equip leaders in the sports sector and civil society, to strengthen values-based leadership, and to increase knowledge of current labor laws and appropriate HR strategies.

Who is this program for?

You work as a manager in the sports movement or another nonprofit organization. You may hold a leadership role in a specialized sports federation, a district, or a larger club. This means you manage an office or organization with at least a couple of employees. When you register, you’ll fill out a short form describing, among other things, your leadership context, challenges, and expectations for the course.

Here's what you'll get

  • After completing the course, you’ll find it easier to see the connection between labor law, HR work, and leadership, and to apply this knowledge in practice.
  • A better understanding of the differences and challenges involved in leading in the nonprofit sector compared to leadership in the private sector and the public sector.
  • Refresher training on the division of roles between civil servants and elected officials.
  • Meet specialists in the field.
  • The ability to apply and make active decisions regarding your own leadership and challenges related to labor law.
  • Gain a better understanding of values-based leadership and how to apply it in your daily life.

Facts

Type of education:
On site.
Location:
Bosön, 181 47, Lidingö View on map
Pace of study:
One-time occasion(s)
Course duration:
2 days
Cost:
7,950 SEK
Apply by:
The course will be offered again in the spring of 2027

Contact Person

Johanna St. Clair Renard

Project manager, SISU sports education & head of Bosön education

johanna.renard@rfsisu.se
08 699 61 80

Bosön education strengthens strategic
leadership in Swedish sports

National, multi-sport, and higher education programs
for managers, leaders, coaches, and specialists.

Application and Admission Requirements

When you register, we ask that you complete a short survey to help us better understand your daily life and the specific challenges you face. If your leadership dilemma changes after you’ve registered, you’ll have the opportunity to update your answers at a later time.

Mandatory survey – click here
(don’t forget to also register for the course itself using the link below; your registration is complete once both steps have been completed)

Prerequisites

It’s helpful if you have some prior knowledge of being an employer. Feel free to visit the employer alliance’s website and watch the videos on “things to consider before terminating an employee” and “misconduct.”

The employers' alliance

The employer alliance is the employers’ organization that represents the sports sector. Here, leaders and managers in the nonprofit sector receive assistance with employment-related issues and support to develop in their roles as employers. We believe that strong leadership and knowledgeable managers create the right conditions for being a good and attractive employer.
https://www.arbetsgivaralliansen.se/

Meals and Lodging

Meals and lodging are included in the course fee. Even if you live in the Stockholm area, we recommend staying overnight at Bosön, as the program includes both evening and morning sessions.

Additional Information

The course takes place over two days and includes time for sharing experiences and personal reflection, in addition to simply acquiring new knowledge. A common thread runs through the course, covering the three areas of leadership, employer responsibilities, and HR, as well as how to apply these three areas in your unique context. In addition to being part of the target audience, motivation and active participation are key requirements for taking part.

Cost

7,950 kronor, including one night’s lodging with full board and course materials. Cancellations made less than 4 weeks before the course starts will be charged the full fee. A doctor’s note is required in case of illness.

Education coordinator

SISU sports educators in collaboration with the employers' alliance.