Outward Bound Toronto
For Outward Bound, when leading a team of climbers up a mountain, one the most crucial bonds holding this group of people together is the knowledge that everyone is looking out for one another. Surprises are the name of the game when mountaineers choose to ascend to lofty peaks. Missed hand holds, unexpected slips, avalanches, faulty equipment; the surprises can be endless for Outward Bound expeditions. The team is the unit that shows agility and perseverance despite the obstacles, ensuring safety, risk management, and team building. Outward Bound teaches these leadership and team building pillars in their outdoor education programs. When managing a team in the office, the sentiment is the same. To have agility in leadership provides as much benefit to your staff as it does an Outward Bound team on the slopes of a mountain. In times of crisis, an agile leader is able to respond effectively and appropriately – based on the crisis itself. Whether the challenge...