Participatory management in a university group of gymnastics for all

Abstract

Introduction: A sports team needs to structure the management of people and relationships, seeking to improve the decision-making processes involved. This study portrays the process of change in the management format of a university group of Gymnastics for All. Objective: Present the organizational process of a model composed of strategic management, but with participatory management practices, in a university group of Gymnastics for All. Methodology: This is a documentary-type study, with a qualitative character, in which documentary records were analyzed using content analysis, namely: group plans 2016-2019 and 2020-2023, documents generated by the work, minutes of biannual meetings, lesson plans, call lists 2015-2022, spreadsheets and records produced in different media from the group itself. Results and discussion: As a result, after analyzing the data from the documents relating to the period between 2015 and 2022, the mission, future results, objectives, as well as strategies adopted over the years to meet deadlines were detailed. It can be seen from the analysis that the main strategy was designed to coordinate the work through committees, such as: management, gymnastics study group for all, communication and marketing, events and actions, costumes, makeup, promotions internal and external fundraising. Final considerations: The option to democratize management allowed participants to act in different roles, strengthening their sense of belonging. It also provided the Coordinator with more time to assume this role, from the moment that there was a decentralization of decision-making, and validating these decisions in a more democratic way.