Experimental Training Program: Wilderness/Adventure Learning
Training employees is a fundamental element of a corporations success. A
company succeeds only as well as the people running it can perform. This
training process can cover many skills and go into many areas of expertise. One
key element that has only recently come into action is an outdoor- based
experiential training program.
Commonly called "ropes courses," wilderness courses or adventure
learning programs have been in use in the USA since the early 1980's, and by
organizations in the UK since the early 1970's. Outdoor programs have been most
beneficial when used to promote effective work teams and used to enhance
leadership and management skills in the participants. Outdoor- based training
programs seem to accomplish these objectives by allowing participants to develop
a high level of trust in their peers, improve their problem-solving ability, and
generally improve the level of interpersonal communications between......
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