Leadership Development

Course Overview

This is where we implement some core leadership principles and through various activities, seek to put into practice their theoretical concepts. This is more than just understanding leadership, it’s applying it in meaningful contexts. Presented first in a lecture style environment, the theoretical concepts will be examined and discussed. Students are then presented with real life situations when we venture out on our wilderness trips. We take time to brief, apply then debrief these concepts which form the backbone of our understanding and application of leadership. Each participant will have the opportunity during the program to lead and receive positive and constructive feedback from their peers. We don’t just talk about leadership, we seek to develop and grow it all throughout the program.

Expedition Skills

Every trip involves planning, and this class will cover all the necessary elements to help any expedition get off on the right foot. From the initial rationale, to logistics, food, equipment and staffing, as well as activities, travel and clean up, we cover a  multitude of important topics to ensure a successful trip.

Group Facilitation

Working with groups takes skill, experience and knowledge. Here we will look at learning transfer, participant empowerment, guidelines, as well as framing & front loading the experience, and leading a good debriefing session. In all, practice of various facilitation techniques will take place throughout the program.

Leadership Foundations

Understanding leadership styles, roles, orientation and power will help us in our discussion of effective leadership, and how to primarily lead ourselves well. We will be examining good communication, problem solving, sound judgment and decision making as topics.