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. - Understanding leadership styles and when to use them in an expedition context. - Effective communication. - Building team rapport. - 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

17/12/2016

End

17/12/2016

Maximum Bookings

19

Bookings

14

Venue

Watford

Town

Watford

County

Hertfordshire

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

51.66000

Longitude

-0.39000

Name

Mountain Training Association

Phone

07834 474545

Website

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