Balance intro
1. Framework
The IOA Why: All of us are pulled in lots of directions all of the time. As an Certificate Holder, you must be able to focus on what is truly important.
The IOA Mastery approach of this section will guide you through a series of questions that will enable you to think about balance and empower you to see how you can simplify your life in the future.
The IOA Takeaway of this section is that you will come to appreciate the value of balance and apply the principles of simplicity so you can focus on what matters most.
Remember: As a Certificate Holder, your ability to focus on things of the highest importance is vital to your role.
2. Balance intends:
- to get you thinking about how you can balance your focus
Before you become an ambassador, you must learn to simplify so you can focus on the important
At IOA, we practice simplicity to achieve big goals
Next, we will take a deeper look at Simplicity.
3. 10 Laws of Simplicity
Now consider how people used the 10 Laws of Simplicity to create the Opening Ceremony.
4. All about the Opening Ceremony
The modern Olympic Games encompass more than just the drama and excitement of a sporting competition. Thanks to the vision of their founder, Pierre de Coubertin, and Dimitrios Vikelas, and the creative efforts of various host city organizers, the ceremonial aspects of the Olympic Games have served to set them apart from other international sports competitions serving as a statement of humanity.
5. The protocol and splendor of the Olympic ceremonies go hand-in-hand with celebrating the Games as everyone knows them today.
The Opening Ceremony at the first Modern Olympic in 1896 in Athens, Greece, was the beginning of a tradition that today is considered a global signature event to showcase the host country or host city's attributes while enabling the Olympic movement to deliver messages of hope and betterment to a worldwide audience.
6. What is the program of the Opening Ceremony?
1. Entry, welcome, and Playing the national anthem of the host nation
2. The parade of the athletes
3. Official Speeches
4. Olympic Laurel
5. The symbolic release of doves
6. The opening of the Games
7. The artistic program
8. Raising the Olympic flag and playing the Olympic anthem
9. The taking of the Olympic oath by an athlete
10. The entering of the Olympic flame & conclusion of the Torch Relay
IOA NOTE: Remember, the Olympic Torch Relay begins with the lighting of the Olympic torch in Ancient Olympia, Greece, about three months before the opening ceremony and concludes with the lighting of the Olympic flame after the Olympic torch relay ends at the opening ceremony.
MUSEUM NOTE: In the US Olympic & Paralympic Museum, the Opening ceremony experience is captured in the "Parade of Nations" chamber!
7. Themes of the Opening Ceremonies
Remember, we mentioned earlier: the Olympic Games' ceremonial aspects have set them apart from other international events serving as a statement of humanity.
The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games is one of the most viewed events in the world. Such an occasion to capture the attention of the world presents an opportunity for the Olympics to share themes and messages of hope and views for a better world.
In the past, such themes were: World Peace, Climate Change, Games at a Human Scale, and Unity, among others.
Rio 2016 - Climate Change Theme
Pyeongchang 2018 - World Peace Theme
8. Lets Sum Up
Key Points
- The ten laws of simplicity
- Simplicity and IOA
- Simplicity and the Opening Ceremony
- Olympic Opening Ceremonies serve as a global platform to deliver messages of hope for a better world.
