Because a strategic plan is based on formulating common values, visions and direction for an organisation the implementation of the strategy and the buy in from stakeholders are of vital importance.

The engagement of stakeholders in the implementation is vital, especially when it comes to employees, clubs and volunteers as a National Governing bodies strategic plan is built on compliance from such stakeholders.

It will also be important for NGBs to involve stakeholders in the process of formulating the strategies in an early stage. Because sport federations is heavily dependence on peoples participation it is important that they will be involved when changes is planned as it will increase the chances of stakeholders buying into the new strategy.