Pauline Ploquin, President and Partner at Struck, joins the Salt Lake 2002 Retrospective podcast and remembers there is no "I" in team (except there is in French), banging her head on a desk and a great turn of phrase from Libby Hyland (recorded 2 March 2021).
If you worked on the Games as a staff member, contractor or volunteer and want to share your story please email cnapier@gpfour.com.
Show Notes:
WARM UP
00:26 - Welcome Pauline!
02:33 - Personal pursuits
PRELIMS
04:08 - Marooned on an island
09:34 - From Paris to Salt Lake
QUARTERFINALS
11:56 - First impressions of Salt Lake
14:56 - Roles in Creative Services
SEMIFINALS
20:34 - Overwhelming needs
22:31 - Establishing priorities
FINALS
24:58 - Brand should be there from the beginning
28:10 - Flying cupcakes
MIXED ZONE
32:17 - "I'll do your taxes, you do my creative"
34:17 - The Olympic photo book
PODIUM
37:12 - Games-time responsibilities / mascot opportunities
40:48 - Opening Ceremony
COOL DOWN
43:46 - Post-Games / advice
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