PROFESSIONAL
In Anakiwa, we choose challenge over comfort; commitment over chit chat; outdoor splendor over stuffiness; how to think over what to think. We let you embrace the unknown, look risk in the eye and back yourself to succeed.
We are forging a new generation of leaders with resilience, adaptability, confidence and self awareness that the business world now needs.
Developed and delivered by expert instructors and facilitators, this is professional learning that lasts a lifetime.
Learn in our world, how to lead in yours.
BOOKINGS & FEES
PROGRAMME
Outward Bound Professional will put you in real situations with real consequences. You'll take on a series of experiential challenges using the bush and waterways of the Marlborough Sounds as your classroom. You'll work through situations while tramping, camping, at sea and in the water, and during height activities, that will all challenge you physically, mentally and emotionally.
These outdoor activities are integrated with workshop sessions led by our expert facilitators who will help you maximise the impact of your learnings and assist you in embedding these skills back in your workplace.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
5 days of experiential learning
1 x business/leadership facilitator
2 x experiential instructors
Psychometric profiling and debrief
All specialist equipment
All meals (dietary requirements accommodated)
Access to supplementary clothing and footwear
Course collateral
Shared accommodation
OUTCOMES
In preparation for the programme, you will complete a Team Management Profile (TMP) online that will identify your preferred working style.
The outcomes of this tool are presented during workshop sessions where you will learn about your own working style and others, and witness these styles come to life during the activities and challenges. Through integrating the same unique learning outcomes we’ve delivered since 1962 with experts in professional development, you'll emerge with resilience, adaptability, confidence and self-awareness.
AFTER OUTWARD BOUND
HOW OB INSPIRED A LAWYER TO PARTNERSHIP
Sarah Scott, a partner at the Simpson Grierson law firm in Christchurch, completed an Outward Bound Professional course in 2014. As she explains, her experience in Anakiwa has filtered into and influenced many aspects of her professional life.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
When you come to Outward Bound, there are items that you will need to bring with you and items that we will supply. As for the things that you need to bring - we encourage you to borrow as many items as you can, or buy second hand!
Check out our course gear list for a full run down and some hot tips on what to bring and what not to.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Our Discovery course is a personal development course which you will find out more about yourself and your limits through the challenges. Alongside physical challenges, Discovery also focuses on personal reflection and guides students on how to set personal goals and evaluate and reorganize your identified life priorities.
Our Professional course is a personal and professional development course which focuses on leadership by encouraging you to openly test your current leadership theories while learning from other professionals from various industries. Guiding you through this course are two skilled Outward Bound instructors (the same as a Discovery course) and a trained leadership facilitator (not included on Discovery course) who will provide guidance and coaching on how to be an effective leader in the workplace. This course integrates the use of 360 workplace feedback and explores different learning styles profiles.
Yes! We can help you build a training case to present to your manager to show them the value of an Outward Bound course.
Get in touch with our friendly team here and they'll provide you with the relevant tools to help build your case.
The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy it! You must be able to comfortably run 3km in under 25 minutes, plus complete a full day's physical activity.
Check out our guide to getting fit and healthy for OB.
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