PO Box 2120, Clarkson
Western Australia 6030
Extraordinary Results
3 Day Intensive Practical Leadership
Development Program
“This multi-layered experience has been the
best investment of my time that I have made in
several years” Caroline – 2013 participant
Contents
1. INTRODUCTION: WE ARE NOT A ‘BOOT CAMP’ ...3
2. WHY CONDUCT THIS PROGRAM IN THE OUTDOORS?...3
3. OBJECTIVES ...3
4. DISC BEHAVIOURAL PROFILING ...4
5. LOCATION & TIMING ...4
6. PROGRAM CONTENT ...4 7. PROGRAM SCHEDULE...5 8. INVESTMENT ...5 8.1 INVESTMENTINCLUSIONS... 5 9. PROGRAM EQUIPMENT...6 10. SAFETY ...6 11. STAFFING...6
12. LICENSES & INSURANCES...6
13. SPECIAL NEEDS ...7
14. PROGRAM COURSE BOOK ...7
15. POST PROGRAM COACHING & MENTORING ...7
14. CONCLUSION ...7
15. WHAT DID PARTICIPANTS THINK OF THE PROGRAM? ...8
3 DAY INTENSIVE PRACTICAL LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
3 DAY INTENSIVE PRACTICAL LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
MARGARET RIVER, 1 – 3 AUGUST 2014
1. Introduction: We are NOT a ‘Boot Camp’
Outback Initiatives is a Perth based Human Resource Development organisation involved in personal and group development initiatives which has been operating locally, nationally and internationally for over 20 years. Working closely with our customers we provide individually designed programs that not only achieve the client’s specific outcomes but also initiate personal and organisational positive change that is ongoing and sustainable. These challenging, experiential-based, outdoor programs enable people to identify, understand and address individual strengths and weaknesses and commit to strategies to work more effectively.
Our programs are experiential in nature thus subjecting participants to the practical aspects of working with other people, understanding their own and others behaviours and finding ways to achieve win/win outcomes in working relationships. They foster initiative and accountability, and encourage a considered approach to risk taking in the individual.
We do NOT provide artificial, feel-good, short-term exercises. A successful capacity-building process should be approached strategically, not as a one-time event.
Our simple yet effective development solutions will have an immediate and positive impact and result in actionable ideas to help you achieve your goals. Our Personal Development Plan and optional post-program ½ day experiential sessions ensure that the learnings and program outcomes are reinforced.
Despite the short duration of this program, Outback Initiatives have found this format an ideal catalyst for improving the effectiveness of participants in their personal lives and the renewing or setting personal goals.
It is important to understand that the programs are conducted in a learning environment where no person is being “tested” or put under any scrutiny. It is an outdoor-based “hands on” experience where there is no gender, age or fitness bias.
This intensive 3 day program is based on our longer leadership initiatives conducted for the Singapore Police Force, The Gurkha Regiment of the Singapore Police and the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation.
2. Why Conduct This Program In The Outdoors?
We know through our 20 years of experience that the programs’ outdoor-based experiential nature is far more effective than an indoor lecturing/teaching environment. Immediate consequences of team decisions have an immediate impact on the team, therefore learnings are significant and lasting and based on actual experience. We provide an environment where participants gain PRACTICAL experience in working in a team as opposed to classroom-based theory and gain valuable insights into their behaviours through a structured debrief and feedback process.
3. Objectives – What Will You Gain From
Our programs are designed to meet a broad range of needs for today's dynamic leaders, such as communication style, resilience, personal values and leadership presence and influence. We do this by providing a program with specific activities and debriefs which target and explore creativity and innovation, building healthy and strong relationships and partnerships based on mutual trust and respect; and acting ethically and with integrity.
Through challenging experiential activities, we will explore effective leadership approaches to:
Engagement and influencing for performance and organisational outcomes;
Enhancing personal communication and engagement styles to support change;
Motivating people for collaboration and performance. You will have the opportunity to:
Develop an understanding of self in terms of leadership, identifying personal leadership styles, strengths and weaknesses and accepting individuals differences and leadership styles;
Develop an understanding of emotional intelligence to assist with relationship development;
Understand how to engender motivation and commitment to achieve your personal and your team’s goals;
Understand team development and processes – use of behavioural models and problem solving processes, including managing conflict;
Learn to leverage personal qualities to influence others and impact across systems;
Develop or enhance effective communication skills including giving and receiving honest feedback (DiSC assists with this process).
4. DiSC Behavioural Profiling
Participants undergo the DiSC behavioural profiling which will enable them to identify their own behavioural style, identify their strengths and weaknesses, anticipate and minimise potential conflict and also helps them to read and understand others better. It is also an ideal tool for giving and receiving feedback in a positive, non-threatening manner.
We will send a link via email for participants to complete the profiling on line at their leisure prior to program commencement. A debrief session will take place on the program go over the results in the context of the program.
5. Location & Timing
Places are limited to 24 participants to ensure each participant receives the support required to complete the program. This program will begin and conclude in Perth and will be conducted in the Margaret River/Augusta region over 3 days from Friday August 1 through to Sunday August 3 inclusive.
6. Program Content
The main component of the program is experiential; however it is intended to introduce pre-program activities which focus on self-awareness and leadership theory. This is a vital step which will create a bridge to the experiential component which is linked to reality.
The following elements are covered pre program:
DISC model (Self awareness, behaviours)
Program safety and pre program briefs.
Participants are split into discrete teams and presented with a progressive series of exacting tasks requiring an excellence in leadership and team processes in order to be successful. Experienced facilitators lead participants
through a series of activities and debriefs. The real power of experiential programs come from our underlying methodologies and the development of a number of individual and team aspects in parallel. Participants gain a greater understanding of their own style and how they interact within the group and develop and enhance their communication, planning and conflict resolution skills.
7. Program Schedule
Please note, program activities may change due to weather conditions
DAY ACTIVITY
DAY 1 Fri 1
0800 Meet at start venue in Perth (TBA) – participants to bring all their gear Facilitator introduction and briefing
Phase1 begins – individual Team Activities Phase 1 ends - accommodation
DAY 2 Sat 2
0630 Breakfast 0730 Team debriefs
0830 Challenging outdoor activity 1030 Team debriefs
1330 Group process activity 1530 Team debriefs
1630 Reflection time – personal development plan 1900 Dinner
2000 Life line activity DAY
Sun 3
0700 Group debrief 0930 360 degree feedback 1230 Lunch
1330 Strategic Development (personal development plan & peer mentoring) 1530 Return to start point
While you may have noticed we have not given much detail with regards to specific activities, please be assured that this is deliberate and a vital part of the learning experience.
8. Investment
AUSIMM members enjoy a 10% discount which brings the investment to $3,181.00 inc. GST. This is tax deductable if you are currently employed. We guarantee that you will gain incredible experience, skills and insights on this program that you will not achieve through any other classroom-based program.
8.1 Investment Inclusions
Investment covers the following:
Leadership development training by experienced leadership facilitators;
All meals, accommodation and transport for full duration of the program (from pick up to drop off)
DiSC behavioural profiling report and debrief
All consumables
Permits and site licenses
All activity equipment, fees, instructors & experienced staff
Insurances
Course books
Use of our intellectual property and personal development plan
Please note: accommodation is either tent or bunk-style, basic accommodation.
9. Program Equipment
The following equipment will be supplied by Outback Initiatives:
All cooking equipment including stoves, crockery & cutlery
All specialist equipment for activities
Medical & First aid equipment
Blankets and tents (sleeping bags can be provided upon request)
Communications equipment
Transport – all program needs and transportation from start point and return to start point Participants should bring the following personal equipment:
Suitable walking boots/shoes and/or runners
Sleeping bag or swag and pillow
Day pack i.e. small backpack for carrying personal items & water bottle
Rain gear/wet weather gear
Warm jacket and clothing
Gloves, beanie & hat
Long trousers, shirts, socks, underwear, etc for use in the outdoors
Personal Toiletries including towel & medication
Small torch
Camera (optional) & pen
10. Safety
Following is relevant:
Outback Initiatives has held a Commercial Operators License since inception
Outback Initiatives has a nil claims history for all insurances
All activities have been cleared and authorised by the relevant bodies
All staff conducting activities have the appropriate licenses, experience and confirmed leader status as per State requirements
The emphasis during the program is on participant safety - not just physical safety, but also their emotional safety as some of the activities have a tendency to put the participants out of their ‘comfort’ zone which could render them emotionally ‘vulnerable’. Our staff are trained to ensure the participants are not at risk and we also ensure the group is aware of the well-being of all participants.
11. Staffing
All staff employed by Outback Initiatives are experienced at working with motivated and successful adults, have extensive experience in facilitating the achievement of specified outcomes, and additionally, have extensive experience in the outdoors.
Outdoor experience includes expedition planning and execution, the design and delivery of remote area safety and survival courses, as well as the requisite facilitation skills necessary for a program with participants of this calibre.
12. Licenses & Insurances
Outback Initiatives has the following licenses & insurances:
Workers compensation insurance for all staff
Public Liability Insurance at AUS$10 million
Professional Indemnity AUS 5 million
Commercial operators licenses for WA.
Permits for all activities e.g. caving, climbing, abseiling, water activities.
“There are but a few opportunities in life to stop, let go of daily duties, get out of your comfort zone, and challenge
yourself physically, mentally, emotionally whilst having fun and meeting
outstanding people. Well Outback Initiatives leadership development program offers this rare combination in what I found as extremely professional and supportive manner.” Ganit, GPS
NB: Outback Initiatives has a nil claims history for all insurances.
13. Special Needs
Arrangements can be made to accommodate any special needs in terms of vegetarian and Halal food. Please advise these needs at the time of submitting your registration form well in advance of the program.
Participants are required to complete a Health and Safety Declaration prior to program commencement. This information is used solely from a health/safety management perspective and is completely confidential.
14. Program Course Book
OI shall develop and provide a comprehensive program course book covering teamwork & leadership theory, behavioural models and program content. Each course participant will be given a copy of the course book. The course book will also contain the Personal Development Plan which will be used by the participant up to 6 months after the program conclusion.
15. Post Program Coaching & Mentoring
Outback Initiatives can provide further coaching and mentoring to individuals post-program to enable participants to achieve their full potential through:
The exploration of needs, motivations, desires, skills and thought processes to assist the individual in making real, lasting change;
Use of questioning techniques to facilitate the participants’ own thought processes in order to identify solutions and actions rather than takes a wholly directive approach;
Supporting the participant in setting appropriate goals and methods of assessing progress in relation to these goals;
Creatively apply tools and techniques which may include one-to-one training, facilitating, counselling & networking;
Encouraging a commitment to action and the development of lasting personal growth & change;
Ensuring that the participant develops personal competencies and does not develop unhealthy dependencies on the coaching or mentoring relationship;
Evaluating the outcomes of the process, using objective measures wherever possible to ensure the relationship is successful and the client is achieving their personal goals;
Encouraging the participant to continually improve competencies and to develop new developmental alliances where necessary to achieve their goals.
16. Conclusion
In summary, this program will challenge you in all aspects of mental resilience, leadership, working as a team and managing yourselves safely. The effect of the outdoor location in this instance is paramount to achieving a high level
outcome for you, with the environment amplifying personal learnings.
Our unique and highly successful program has a proven track record which enables you to explore different modes of engaging and influencing others, build personal strengths and systematically devise a leadership approach to challenging issues.
“I wish I had done this course when I first took on the role of a team leader -this course provided and confirmed learning experiences that could have saved me from some serious issues and setbacks that have cost me years in terms of career satisfaction and enjoyment - this stress also flowed through to family life and that should never have happened” Chris Pegg S/Sgt, Moe Police
17. What did participants think of the program?
“A word of appreciation to the Outback Initiatives team for the professional and safe way in which our extraordinary experience was managed. From the very start until the end of the process we were enabled, empowered and encouraged. The risk factor and consequences added a heightened sense of importance and an authentic need to contribute, participate and achieve all of the tasks which challenged us. I experienced a huge sense of pride and elation in our accomplishing the many complex and diverse challenges. The guidance was subtle but the learning’s were powerful and we were able to take corrective action quickly and effectively, gaining a greater understanding of leadership skills, personality styles and the complexities of human nature. I have returned to my organisation with some very practical strategies, valuable new skills and a sharper awareness of who I am myself, who I am working with and how to get the most out of myself and others. This multi-layered experience has been the best investment of my time that I have made in several years, thank you to the OI crew for your passion and emotional intelligence, what a fun and fabulous time we had, great to have made many new friends amongst like minded women, can’t wait for the journey to continue!” -Caroline – Experiential Learning facilitator, Crossing Point Leadership Academy
………..……… “Over the years during my time as a professional soldier and more recently an Executive with the CBH Group, I have been lucky enough to attend a number of development programs where leadership and team skills are the main focus. I can therefore state with some confidence that Outback Initiatives provides among the best individual and team development programs one can experience.
The program they operate is based upon a tried and proven methodology combined with the specific needs of the group involved. A number of times during our program I was motivated to complement the program directors on the highly professional, safe, enjoyable and very effective way in which activities were conducted.
I have pleasure in commending Outback Initiatives to any organisation contemplating this type of development program”. Tim Collins, Executive Manager, Australian Grain Centre - CBH
……… “I had the privilege to be invited to the Outback Initiatives Women's Leadership course on the 19th -22nd of September. I went into the experience with an open mind, a willingness to learn and a trust that even with little to no information I was in for a big weekend. By the first night I was very tempted to start walking home on a pit stop at Baldivis and was wondering what did I get myself into!! But as the weekend progressed I learnt how to lead and how to follow, how to respect and how to listen, how to communicate and how to create a safe team environment no matter what style of leadership we were under. I also learnt so much about myself individually finding confidence in my abilities and discovery and growth of my
weaknesses that I am ready to take the next step in life and adapt what I have learnt putting into practice. I will be back each year to monitor my progress and looking forward to more exciting challenges and different personalities to test my limits.” – Cynara – FIFO Family Operations Manager
