CUSTOM COURSES & CONSULTING by <strong>NOLS</strong> Professional Training Ignacio Grez 96 www.nols.edu • (800) 710-<strong>NOLS</strong> • admissions@nols.edu
<strong>NOLS</strong> Professional Training offers innovative, cus<strong>to</strong>mized <strong>NOLS</strong> c<strong>our</strong>ses for businesses and organizations, focusing on any aspect of the <strong>NOLS</strong> core curricula—leadership, technical skills, risk management, or environmental studies. Our program coordina<strong>to</strong>rs help you select c<strong>our</strong>se dates and an optimum group size <strong>to</strong> meet y<strong>our</strong> desired outcomes. Then, we build a curriculum and progression around concrete learning objectives. To meet these objectives, <strong>our</strong> many operating locations offer unique opportunities <strong>to</strong> utilize various technical outdoor skills, from backpacking <strong>to</strong> mountaineering <strong>to</strong> sea kayaking and sailing. Additionally, <strong>NOLS</strong> consultants can train administra<strong>to</strong>rs in program risk management, review programs, and train y<strong>our</strong> staff. We can bring <strong>our</strong> expert educa<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> you or you can join us in one of <strong>our</strong> wilderness classrooms around the <strong>world</strong>. <strong>NOLS</strong> PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Find client outcomes s<strong>to</strong>ries at www.nols.edu/nolspro/clients.shtml. Dave Anderson Brian Fabel Working <strong>to</strong>gether in a high-performing team is one expected outcome of <strong>NOLS</strong> Professional Training wilderness expeditions. Sinks Canyon, Wyoming Invest in y<strong>our</strong> people. Invest in their leadership. The payoff is a highly functioning team that spends more time driving y<strong>our</strong> mission. Lander, Wyoming CUSTOM WILDERNESS EXPEDITIONS <strong>NOLS</strong> Professional Training teaches leadership on multiday wilderness expeditions. Unlike many guided travel adventure programs, <strong>our</strong> expeditions focus on learning and practicing y<strong>our</strong> own travel and camping skills and environmental studies as part of leadership training. These expeditions include <strong>our</strong> most complete leadership curriculum, using the same model with which we train NASA astronauts and shuttle crews. Participants rotate serving as designated leaders each day, while others learn active followership <strong>to</strong> help make an optimal team. Time is prioritized for individual and group reflection about effective situational leadership. The <strong>NOLS</strong> curriculum provides a shared language and real-time experience for examining personal leadership skills and improving team performance. Research shows the skills most valued by <strong>NOLS</strong> participants after their c<strong>our</strong>ses are as applicable in the boardroom as they are in the backcountry. DETAILS Duration: 7–30 days Dates, locations, and tuition vary by client. Contact <strong>our</strong> program coordina<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> design y<strong>our</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>m c<strong>our</strong>se <strong>to</strong>day: nolspro@nols.edu or 1-800-710-<strong>NOLS</strong>, ext. 3. Curriculum: see pages 6–7 Facing page: <strong>NOLS</strong> Professional Training cus<strong>to</strong>m c<strong>our</strong>ses focus on helping y<strong>our</strong> team reach its potential. Wind River Range, Wyoming LEADERSHIP NAVIGATION CHALLENGE The Leadership Navigation Challenge (LNC) is a focused team leadership development program. The training delivers core aspects of the <strong>NOLS</strong> leadership curriculum cus<strong>to</strong>mized <strong>to</strong> y<strong>our</strong> work context and needs in a facilitated environment. The culminating activity of the LNC requires participants <strong>to</strong> practice their skills and actively engage in an outdoor GPS orienteering mission that requires in-the-moment decision-making, collaboration, analytical thinking, and strategic planning. This hands-on condensed expedition mimics challenges that teams face anywhere: making expedient decisions, balancing task achievement with group development, blending distinct individuals <strong>to</strong> form a cohesive team, and working through unforeseen hurdles. Through group coaching that includes shadowing and debriefing, <strong>our</strong> clients see increased functionality in their teams and return <strong>to</strong> their organizations more resilient, productive, and efficient. The LNC is highly portable and can be delivered in a classroom and green space near you. Y<strong>our</strong> team is removed from the distractions of the daily routine in order <strong>to</strong> focus and examine critical work issues, processes, and patterns. DETAILS Duration: 1–3 days Dates, locations, and tuition vary by client. Contact nolspro@nols.edu or call us at 1-800-710-<strong>NOLS</strong>, ext. 3. Curriculum: see page 7 97