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Case Study

Building a Leadership Culture in Elite Rugby League

Client: Melbourne Storm (NRL) & Australian Kangaroos
Service Area: Leadership Coaching | Culture Reset | High-Performance Standards

Challenge:
At a time of cultural and structural renewal, Melbourne Storm and the Australian Kangaroos needed to unify leadership standards. Preparation and values were inconsistent across club and representative levels.

Approach:
Steve J. Anderson introduced structured performance routines and led cultural reset initiatives, applying IPP-style leadership to players and staff. Key strategies included:

  • Leadership roles embedded within team meetings and reviews
  • Clear preparation cycles (micro, meso, macro)
  • Mentorship between elite and developing players

Outcome:

  • Cultural blueprint adopted by NRL teams
  • Storm evolved into one of sport’s most consistent franchises
  • Long-term leadership succession and trust frameworks embedded

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