A New Level of Leadership Development
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On a red rock cliff side trail in Colorado and Utah, you can learn more about critical leadership and teamwork skills over the course of three days than could be acquired in years of classroom training. HighTrail Expeditions' Accelerated Awareness programs are designed to propel organizational leaders seeking real world experience to new levels of productivity and communication. On the trail in Moab, participants engage in planning, driving, riding, navigating, analyzing trails, and creating solutions to overcome what seem to be insurmountable obstacles. Our programs accelerate the development and retention of critical leadership skills including teamwork, positive mental attitude, motivation, trust in intuition, humility, present moment awareness, communication, respect, strategic agility, and commitment to action.
Unlike traditional conferences, simulated play, or classroom training, participants deal with real world challenges with real consequences. Participants are directly responsible for the leadership and communication synergies of their team and the ultimate outcome of their actions, while being under the supervision of the HighTrail team of expert guides, serving as safety officers and mentors. Participants find themselves in an environment where they have no choice but to manage issues that in a normal work setting may go unaddressed. With hands-on training in off-road safety provided prior to driving their Jeep®, each participant quickly learns proper techniques of navigating difficult terrain. Through teamwork and the execution of strategic decisions in challenging settings, participants come to understand the implications of their actions to themselves and others, and their application to work scenarios with the potential to achieve greater success and save their organizations costly mistakes. We are confident that you will not find another program for building critical leadership and teamwork skills that can match this level of sustained awareness long after the program has been completed. |
"Professionals in a financial service organization such as ours are by nature conservative and the experience exceeded my expectations — it gave our partners a new perspective in problem solving and team-building skills. Although at time the obstacles and personal challenges seemed insurmountable, we conquered them. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who is looking to expand their leadership skills and move their organization forward."
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On the Trail: What to Expect
Day 1
After a group breakfast, we pick up participant Jeeps™ and prep them for the trail.
HighTrail guides will take your team through a training session so participants are qualified to operate vehicles. The first day focuses on giving team members the off-road skills and safety tips they will need for the rest of the course. |
Day 2
We put your off-road skills to the test and shift our focus to leadership skills.
It takes genuine teamwork, communication and collaborative leadership to overcome the challenges of the trails. As a team accomplishes these initial obstacles, challenges become progressively more difficult. We will provide the coaching and training to each participant, allowing them to reach their true potential. |
Day 3
All of the team's newly-acquired leadership skills will be put to the test.
Our guides will supervise and support the team's planning and execution . Participants will need to use all of the skills the have learned to successfully function as a team in a wilderness environment. |
Off the Trail: Additional Training
Optional training to supplement your leadership skillsPre Moab Sessions (One 6 hour session or two 3 hour session)
Why Can’t Everyone Think and Act Like Me: Understanding, appreciating and adapting to various behavioral styles. Leadership skills and values: Communicate and interact more efficiently and effectively Post Moab Sessions (One 6 hour session or two 3 hour sessions) Review Behavioral Styles on the Trail: Identify ways you adapted, or reflect on how you could have adapted, relating it back to a more effective approach to exercising leadership, management, and teamwork in the workplace. Review the critical leadership principles with examples from the trail: Reflect on how you can apply these tools to have a more productive and enjoyable workplace. Accountability & Sustainability: Create a plan to keep on track and accelerate results at work. |
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Benefits
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Through teamwork and the execution of strategic decisions in challenging settings, participants come to understand the consequences of actions to themselves and others. They can apply this to work scenarios, to achieve greater success and save their organizations costly mistakes. We are confident that you will find this exceptional program unique and unparalleled for building critical leadership and teamwork skills that will maintain this level of sustained awareness long after the experience is over. |
Safety |
Safety is a critical part of every activity at HighTrail. As part of the learning process we focus not only on skills, but on safety, including operational planning & preparation such as trail books, preparatory instruction & debriefs, and constant on-trail expert guidance. We strive to instill the concept that safety is primarily a personal responsibility that everyone needs to take a part in. |