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How time flies! Placed based work is not a new concept, it has been with us in so many forms for hundreds of years. The concept of people coming together, to develop trust, collaboration and combined purpose is something that any society should never lose though! I'm delighted to have played a small part in the London project from it's roll out, and it is not a cliché to say it changed everything for me; personally as well as professionally. We had huge tests through working through the pandemic too; the energy and willingness people in each London coalition showed to adapt and continue to support their communities as well as each other was nothing short of amazing, and proved the appetite to innovate and deliver life changing programmes would not be stopped, they just evolved. Data can also only tell you so much. Sharing lived experiences (what was good and what wasn't), investing in local people and their knowledge, and being willing to take time and adjusting milestones were just a few areas that stand out when I consider what was achieved, and where tweaks and adjustments were required. And the work continues across the world. Having moved on to new adventures in 2022, I try to regularly check in on progress from afar, and whilst the challenges increase, it is heart warming to see continued co production to rise above barriers and create more tasty collabs, using the power of sport to make local change. Each coalition is a Sport for Good laboratory...with so many bright ideas and talented souls, just needing a little bit of support to bring their dreams to life. Onwards to the next 10 years!!

⚠ Spoiler alert – personal post: Management lessons from Dragonboating When recently applying the #IcebergModel in a workshop to surface hidden personal characteristics and deeper roots of behavioral patterns, I realized: What has influenced me significantly, lies well below the surface of the water: years of competitive Dragon boating, first in Hong Kong, later with the Swiss National team. For good reasons this paddle sport - 22 athletes moving together, precisely aligned, sitting shoulder to shoulder in the small space of a canoe - is often used for team building exercises. At the occasion of today’s #InternationalDragonBoatDay my key learnings, that became my guiding principle in managing teams: 👯♂️ Teamwork beats solo-out-performers: consistent strokes applied at the same time, have more impact to speed, than single initiatives. Consequently… 🕓 Adopt your pace : …you can only pace as fast as your slowest paddler. 🤝 Trust is the base : not every team member has the same absolute strength, but it is essential to the motivation of all, to trust that every individual is giving his/her/their personal best. 👀 All eyes in the boat : Don’t get distracted from your own race by what the competitions does. 🎯 Clarity matters : communication in the boat is concise and crystal clear, orders are rehearsed. 🔄 Prepare & visualize : take a moment and visualize the challenge ahead, the noise, the rush, who will be next to you. 🚀 The race is now - don't hold back : saving power for a later race might mean, that this later race will never happen. 🏆 Competing is fun : you race to win, you lose to learn. 👷♀️ Work with the team you have : there is no team B, no secret weapon, believe in the potential you can unlock through preparation and joint effort coming together. Bonus track: video of me steering the Swiss Open Women Small boat in the 2017 World Championships in Kunming, China against Singapore and Iran ⏩ watch till the end to see who won! Happy International Dragon Boat day to all my fellow paddelers around the globe! Elke Grete Claudius Grete Nicole Eichner Markus Gruen Markus Schmieder Jo Jones Sarah Green Lister Woo Felix Meier Bettina Madleina Bieler Matthias Marbes Corina Lempen Maarten Harteveld what do you like to add to my observations?

🌟 Celebrating Excellence: Cheering for Our Athletes in Paris! 🌟 Why did DNV decide to partner with Olympiatoppen? ▪ Olympiatoppen’s Summit 2024 initiative is Norway’s unprecedented collective effort in summer sports. Our mission with Summit 2024 is to propel ten selected sports disciplines towards medals and success at the Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Paris. We’re focused on supporting athletes from disciplines that don’t receive enough funding to compete successfully. ▪ We share the Summit 2024 vision of cross-disciplinary collaboration, diversity, and dedication to deliver world-class performance. Alongside partners like KONGSBERG, and NorskTipping, we’re committed to strengthening diversity in sports represented at the highest international levels. ▪ A remarkable 109 Norwegian athletes are competing in the Paris Olympics and 13 incredible talents are set to shine at the Paralympics, marking a historic high. Notably, 46% of this year’s athletes are women, we’re proud to support such a diverse, formidable, and extensive team. ▪ Finally, this partnership fits well into DNV’s “Partner with Purpose” sponsorship strategy and makes us proud. #Summit2024 #Olympics #Paralympics #DNV #DiversityInSports #teamnorway Tore Øvrebø Photo: Team Norway / Geir Owe Fredheim

🚨 Breaking News for Sports Enthusiasts! 🚨 Belgium's triathlon team has just withdrawn from the highly anticipated mixed relay event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The reason? A concerning E.coli outbreak that poses significant health risks to the athletes. This highlights the unpredictable and often challenging nature of outdoor sports, where health and safety must always come first. I remember a marathon I participated in a few years ago where a sudden flu outbreak had us all in a panic. It was a stark reminder of how quickly circumstances can change, and how athlete welfare should always be a top priority. 🤔 Have you ever experienced unexpected challenges like this in sports or events? How do you think teams and organizers should prepare for such incidents? Let’s support our athletes in prioritizing their health, and wish the Belgium team a safe and speedy recovery. Their decision, though tough, is a testament to putting athlete safety above all. #Olympics2024 #Triathlon #AthleteSafety #SportsManagement Discover more tips, insights, and resources by visiting our site at https://lnkd.in/d-z3Dr42

🏊♂️ As we gear up for the Paris 2024 Olympics, there's a critical issue that's less about the podium and more about the pontoon - the water quality of the Seine River! As athletes from around the globe prepare for this iconic event, a disturbing revelation has surfaced. A U.S. triathlete unexpectedly found herself prepping for an entirely different kind of competition: battling E.coli exposure during her training sessions in the Seine. This should raise more than just eyebrows; it should prompt urgent actions. Having trained for a triathlon myself, I know the integral role of water environments in such sporting events. Athletes often overlook the risks associated with water quality, focusing instead on stamina and speed. It's startling yet vital that we spotlight these environmental and health concerns as global sporting events like the Olympics approach. 🌍 What should we be asking? Here are a few prompts: - How are event organizers addressing these environmental challenges? - What measures can athletes take to safeguard their health during such competitions? - How might this impact the reputation and future international sporting events in terms of environmental sustainability? I believe as a global community, we should hold event organizers accountable for providing safe, clean environments for all competitors. Your thoughts? #Olympics2024 #EnvironmentalSustainability #AthleteSafety #ParisOlympics #TriathlonTraining Discover more tips, insights, and resources by visiting our site at https://lnkd.in/gdbixGHH

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀' 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀: 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀! The 2024 Paris Olympics was a proud moment for the Cayman Islands as we cheered on our four remarkable athletes who not only represented our nation on the world stage but also brought us together through their exceptional dedication and spirit. The 2024 Olympics performances of Jordan Crooks, Jillian Crooks, Davonte Howell and Charlotte Webster were a powerful reminder of the critical role sports play in national building and the incredible benefits of investing in our athletes. Among these athletes, Jordan Crooks became a symbol of national pride. His incredible performance in the swimming events did more than just win accolades; it united the Cayman Islands in shared moments of intense joy and pride. Each stroke he took in the pool reminded us of the potential within our shores and the unifying power of sports. Supporting our athletes goes beyond the boundaries of sports; it’s an investment in our community. Providing financial backing for athletes to train full time is not just about sports development; it’s about enhancing national identity, inspiring our youth, and creating ambassadors who embody the resilience and spirit of the Cayman Islands on the global stage. As we look back at the Olympics and the standout moments, let’s not forget the broader picture. Sports are a cornerstone for national unity and growth. They offer a platform for storytelling, where every athlete's journey can inspire a nation and ignite dreams in the hearts of our young ones. By investing in our athletes, we are investing in the future of the Cayman Islands, crafting a narrative of excellence and determination that resonates beyond the arenas. Let’s continue to support, celebrate, and invest in our athletes. Here’s to growing stronger, reaching higher, and helping to build an ever more united community through the power of sports. 🌟🇰🇾  #TeamCayman #Olympics2024 #NationalPride (I do not own the rights to this video)

Can sport contribute to all 17 Sustainable Development Goals? 💯 Read how young sports ⚽️🎿🏓 people can make a change for a better and more sustainable future 👉🏿 engsoyouth.eu/sport4sd #Sport4SD #Sport4Sustainability #youthsport #Move4Nature

Hi network! As part of my graduation year I have had the pleasure of writing an article on a topic which I personally care a lot about: inclusivity. Specifically, the inclusivity of Paralympic athletes and sports in Dutch media. In an age where inclusivity and diversity have become such powerful values in society, there is still inadequate media coverage for athletes with a disability. What drives media outlets to not cover more Paralympic stories? If you are wondering the same thing, please feel free to take a look at my article: “The Vicious Circle of Paralympic (In)visibility: Paralympic Inclusivity in Dutch Media”. I hope to hear your insights and ideas in the comments!

The International Olympic Committee reports the Paris Olympics will achieve gender parity on the field of play for the first time. What the IOC labels a “monumental achievement” comes 72 years after an Olympic equestrian event first included both men and woman competing head-to-head! Equestrian sports have been a unique arena in Olympic history for equal gender representation. Unlike many other sports, equestrian competitions allow men and women - as well as male horses and mares!- to compete against each other on equal terms. This feature has set equestrian events apart as a model of gender inclusivity since their inclusion in the Olympics in 1952, where women were finally allowed to compete in dressage and Danish rider Lis Hartel won silver! By 1964, they could participate in all three equestrian disciplines: dressage, show jumping, and eventing. Success in equestrian events depends heavily on the harmonious partnership between rider and horse, rather than on sheer physical strength, where men typically have an advantage. This dynamic levels the playing field. The visibility of women competing successfully alongside men at the highest level has provided powerful imagery that promotes the idea that sports can be a domain of true equality. Isabel Werth, for example,is the most successful Olympic equestrian in history with seven gold and five silver medals! What about horses? Although they compete and succeed at the same levels, there are interesting differences between male and female horses. “That’s not to say either is superior at all – I’ve had successes with both. With mares, it’s about asking and suggesting and being patient to get the best out of them. In my experience, with geldings you get the best results if you tell them” says gold medallist Natasha Baker. Does that resonate with your experience? 📸: Wilhelm Westergren 🇫🇷🥇 #Paris2024 #EquestrianSports #Olympics #equestriansport #ilovehorses #equineperformance #horseracing #jumping #veterinarymedicine #equinevet #equineinternalmedicine #equinesportsmedicine #equestrian #equine #showjumping #eventing #dressage #endurance #racehorse Altano Group Team Belgium Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024

🚵♀️[Sports Biz News]  🇩🇪Brustor Extends Sponsorship with Alpecin-Deceuninck for the 3rd Year 🎉  Belgian innovative sun protection system manufacturer Brustor announces the extension of its sponsorship agreement with the German professional cycling team Alpecin-Deceuninck for the third consecutive year. This renewal reinforces Brustor's commitment to promoting healthy living and contributing to CSR and ESG initiatives. Brustor supports Alpecin-Deceuninck and Kv Kortrijk to promote a healthy lifestyle and encourages its employees to participate in cycling and charity events. These efforts highlight Brustor’s dedication to social responsibility and sustainable business practices. By continuing this sponsorship, Brustor strengthens its brand presence and aligns with teams that share its values. The partnership with Alpecin-Deceuninck not only emphasizes Brustor's commitment to high-performance sports but also showcases their dedication to fostering a community-oriented approach. As both entities strive for excellence, this collaboration ensures a broader impact on promoting outdoor activities and well-being. Additionally, this renewed sponsorship underscores the importance of integrating corporate social responsibility into business strategies, demonstrating how companies can contribute positively to society while achieving their business goals.  #glocalsportsnews #sportsmarketing #sportsnews #sportsbusiness #marketing #branding #pr #brandingstrategy #marketingstrategy #prstrategy #businessstrategy #advertising #cycling #sponsorship #AlpecinDeceuninck #health #outdoorlife #sustainablebusiness #socialcontribution #Belgium #Germany #Brustor #KvKortrijk #CSR #ESG