TY - JOUR AB - Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.Findings Sporting mega events have significant scope to positively impact on the regions and cities where they are staged. In additional to economic benefits, the legacy can include urban regeneration with an emphasis on sustainability. However, many factors must be addressed and a strategic plan that is both robust and creative is essential.Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format. VL - 36 IS - 5 SN - 0258-0543 DO - 10.1108/SD-01-2020-0020 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-01-2020-0020 PY - 2020 Y1 - 2020/01/01 TI - Creating a positive legacy: When opportunity knocks for hosts of mega sporting events T2 - Strategic Direction PB - Emerald Publishing Limited SP - 39 EP - 41 Y2 - 2024/09/21 ER -