Companies spend millions on leadership development. Yet, research reveals that those programs don’t add much value in creating dynamic & collaborative leadership skills.
Wilderness adventures or expeditions where teams develop, refine leadership as they navigate tough inter personal, emotional & physical challenges real time could make a difference? No choice but to work collaboratively, develop new skills, take control of outcomes in austere environments. Exposes the key facets of leadership overlooked in normal indoor settings. Adventure trips help participants develop abilities to tackle complex challenges, make strategic choices in ambiguous situations & learn resilience.
A wilderness expedition naturally requires teams to adopt different skills. Arriving at a remote island with no phones pushes fresh patterns of actions, opens doors to new working ideas or styles. Brings out untapped aptitudes & attitudes to bolster leadership. Unpredictable conditions prompt people to stretch their imagination. Reveals pockets of hidden knowledge, insight, creativity, even fears.
High degrees of intentionality, focus & teamwork is seen when teams work in demanding outdoor settings. They receive volumes of informal feedback on leadership, performance, reflections & guidance. An open appraisal on how we experience real leadership. A sense of vulnerability leads to trust & camaraderie. Each day inspires, motivates & stimulates.