Recently, I attended the ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฐ ๐ข๐น๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ๐ and was truly impressed by the seamless organization. Paris embraced a simple yet groundbreaking approach: using what they have.
This is an approach that we can all adopt in our workplaces.
I know how easy it is to get carried away by the wish to create something new and grandiose, when starting a large-scale project. We often realize later, that this is not sustainable in the long run.
There's also community pressure to make a big splash. Modern Olympic Games, in particular, were notorious for building massive stadiums that often remained underutilized after the Games concluded.
Here are 2 topics where innovation at the Paris 2024 Olympics stood out and that we can all apply at work:
๐ Existing sports venues. Iconic places like the Roland-Garros complex, where I took this picture, or the Stade de France were upgraded and repurposed rather than building new structures from scratch.
โณ At work, ๐ฎ๐ด๐ถ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ can help optimize the use of existing resources, and improve processes. Regular feedback and flexibility all lead to better adapting to changes without requiring extensive new investments.
๐ Temporary and modular venues. The Beach Volleyball venue at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, for example, was designed for easy assembly using materials to be repurposed for future events.
โณ In business, ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด allows teams to quickly build and test by prototyping and testing. Again, you minimize the cost on resources.
I loved the innovative path the Paris Games laid and how they inspired many areas beyond sport.
Because innovation doesn't always require reinventing the wheel.
Sometimes, the most effective solutions are the simplest ones. By utilizing existing resources, embracing flexibility, and prioritizing sustainability, we can achieve remarkable results.
What was your highlight of the Games?
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