CORPORATE
Team Navigation!™
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Unique Outdoor Teambuilding
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Approx 1/2 day format
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No previous experience needed
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Urban or forest setting
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Deadlines, data, new tools
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Small team problem-solving
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Rotating team roles
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Debriefs tie activity back to work
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Puzzles, treasure chest
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Team colors...and FUN!!
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Been doing this since 1998!
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2020 Dates-TBA
Obviously due to the current coronavirus pandemic "shutdown" situation, group programs like our unique "Team Navigation!™"
are on hold....We'll post, once we know, when our outdoor team building program will be available for the summer of 2020.
Stay safe, & practice social isolation! Hope to see you this summer..!!
Corporate General Format
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Downtown urban setting, or park forest setting
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We can facilitate groups up to approx 100
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Corporate retreats, teambuilding days, conference off-site activity, association meeting activity, etc
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Morning or afternoon sessions can begin or end with picnic
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Long-standing corporate format can be customized
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Can begin or end with picnic or meal
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Small teams of 3-4/team
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Up to 90 minutes of walking in woods or downtown Indy
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Woods program is at Eagle Creek Park
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Custom debriefs connect activity to workplace situations
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All navigation equipment provided
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International sport of Orienteering is root of activity
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High quailty maps & compassses are provided
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Custom music slide show DVD is made of group experience
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Comfort Zone vs Panic Zone
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Situational Team Roles (lead vs follow)
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Reacting to Unfair Situatins, Deadlines, Stress
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Handoffs/Follow-Up
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Competition vs Collaboration
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Developing/Adjusting Strategies
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Goal Setting-Benchmarking
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"Paint the Moving Bus"
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Ends Justify the Means?
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Reaction to Mistakes
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Asking Questions Allowed?
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Dealing with Distractions
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Team Relations/Roles
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Debriefing/Recognition/Celebration
Written Contract
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We meet in person to discuss teambuilding goals
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Identify any special needs participants
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Written contract identifies what to can expect from us
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Also identifies what company needs to provide
Fun, Safe Activity
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No minimum fitness level required
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No previous background in navigation or maps needed
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Walking in groups is the physical activity
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Safety precautions will be outlined
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Clothing and footwear suggestions will be identified
Challenge By Choice
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Company input/approval into format
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We create climate of engagement, inclusiveness, participation
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We gently challenge comfort zones, but not panic zones
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Alternative activiites or roles are availale for special needs
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Team choice, decision-making, determine outcomes
Evaluation
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We believe in feedback and evaluation
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Written evaluations provided to all participants
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Suggestions/feedback welcome!
Corporate Benefits
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Get out of the office, change of scenery and business attire
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Off-site location
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Fun, highly interactive activity with twists, surprises, challenges
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Learn some lifetime navigation skills
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Custom, valuable debriefs, discussions connected back to work
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Team process involves role rotation, engagement of all
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No minimum fitness level required
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Works well for all ages, both male and female (who navigates better, men or women?!!)
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Adapted roles available for special needs adults
Evaluation/Testimonials
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We believe in the value of reflection and feeback, and provide a written evaluation form for each student, chaperone and teacher. Here are some example testimonials:
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"Thank you for this well-organized & well-excuted activity! Great time!"
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"The activity was a perfect metaphor for breaking down silos"
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"Most favorite part was we could create a plan and our facilitator was flexible."
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"This team-building exercise exceeded my expectations. I had a lot of fun with the exercise and learning about the goals of the exercise. The team-building exercise itself ighlighted some challenges we face everyday as a SQA team. I thought the team-building was enlighting"
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"I thought it was the right mix of "hands-on" and "discussion exercises."
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"I had hoped team our would participate & could gain more understanding of each other. I think it went better than expected & folks were actively engaged & got a lot out of it."
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"Thank you for your insight and ability of making us feel welcome. You have a very calm nature which helps calm the stress and nerves of anticipation."
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"Excellent activity that I would recommend to other companies. Not only did we learn a practical skill (map reading), but we discovered interesting things about each other. A very bonding activity that definitely builds team spirit."
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