A 1 day workshop (10am - 4pm) designed for overseas expedition leaders but also relevant for Duke of Edinburgh Supervisors and those leading long-distance treks in the UK and Europe. The workshop gives individuals specific tools for managing and leading expedition teams through interactive sessions and scenario based examples. Suitable for perspective and new leaders as well as for established leaders who want to develop their skills and share their experiences. This workshop is for those who lead both youth and adult expeditions. The workshop will include: - Front loading and setting up an expedition ethos. - Building team cohesion and diffusing conflict within a team. - Understanding leadership styles and when to use them in an expedition context. - Dealing with stressful situations on expedition. - Tips for applying for work as an expedition leader and career development. Please bring a notepad and pen. Bio: Rebecca Coles is an IML and MIA and has been leading expeditions for 15 years. Work has taken her to all 7 continents and, together with personal travel, to over 70 countries. She leads for companies such as Jagged Globe and Secret Compass. This year she will be leading on Aconcagua and a trek in the remote Wakhan Corridor, Afghanistan. She is a Lowe Alpine brand ambassador, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and has a PhD in Physical Geography.

Start

01/11/2015

End

01/11/2015

Maximum Bookings

20

Bookings

18

Venue

Boulder Adventures

Town

Caernarfon

County

Gwynedd

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

53.12000

Longitude

-4.13000

Name

Mountain Training Association

Phone

07834 474545

Website

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