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OUTWARD BOUND UAE
LEADERSHIP - PIONEER - CHALLENGE
CHANGING LIVES THROUGH CHALLENGE & DISCOVERY FOR OVER 75 YEARS AROUND THE WORLD NOW FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE UAE
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“ I learnt to cooperate with my team and take their advice. We all worked as one heart.�
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EXPERIENCE FEEDBACK The Outward Bound program has been delivering experiential and outdoor education courses since 1941 with hundreds of thousands of people benefiting from truly unique and life changing experiences all over the world. We have already run school and corporate courses and here is some of the very positive feedback we have received.
SCHOOL FEEDBACK “ It has taught me that we can do better than we think we would do. Success is not too far ahead.” “ I learned to set my goals which are challenging and above my limits, and to never give up.” “ Being able to help each other and watching for each other’s safety when climbing the mountains.” CORPORATE FEEDBACK “ Outward Bound gave us the opportunity to know each other better, now we’re more than just colleagues, we’re friends.” “ Working as a team has become a more tangible concept to us now because of our experience. We have learned how to work together as part of high performing machine.” “ I learnt from hiking and climbing those mountains, that if I see a difficult target ahead, I only need to break it down and make it easier to reach.”
CREATING FUTURE LEADERS We give our students confidence, strength of character and the determination to help them thrive in the classroom or workplace and become a more productive and valuable member of society. Students leave feeling more resilient and capable, the experience gives them valuable problem solving skills that they can use in their day to day lives. Every individual that experiences an Outward Bound program comes away different. They become more observant, more receptive, more engaged and want to make a positive difference to those around them and to themselves.
They become leaders.
“ I regard it as the foremost task of education to ensure the survival of these qualities: an enterprising curiosity, an undefeatable spirit, tenacity in pursuit, readiness for sensible self denial, and above all compassion� Kurt Hahn,
Founder Outward Bound
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OUR METHODS • Learning Through Experience • Challenge & Adventure • Supportive Environment
There’s outdoor adventure schools, and then there’s Outward Bound! • Personal and practical learning • Developing essential life skills • Creating success for all participants • Discovering the potential in future generations
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OUR UNIQUE APPROACH We place our students in unfamiliar and demanding, but naturally beautiful environments. Our expeditions are not easy. The days are physically and mentally challenging. Students are expected to work hard and work closely as a team. They are expected to work for the benefit of the group and reflect on their successes and failures. No one can be a passenger on an Outward Bound expedition and everyone has to be fully aware of the needs of their fellow team members. Students will learn new skills such as how to manage their own time, how to communicate effectively and how to set goals as well as key elements of leadership and effective team roles, all of which they are encouraged to put into practice during their course.
AUTHENTIC ADVENTURE 1 Expeditions 2 Challenging activities 3 As self-reliant as possible 4 In the natural environment 5 Being on the edge of your capability 6 Progressive
FLEXIBLE PROGRAMS AND COURSES The Outward Bound UAE team is made up of highly qualified, highly experienced, passionate individuals, who love what they do. They are leaders and educators whose natural enthusiasm is infectious, they also have proven technical ability and years of experience. We apply proven and trusted learning techniques and consistently high standards to ensure every individual gets the very most from their Outward Bound program. We also take the safety of our students seriously. Our methods are designed to mitigate hazards and risk whilst providing genuine challenges to our students.
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TYPICAL COURSE
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING
Courses for our young people are typically 3 nights and 4 days in the outdoors and cover content including:
For corporates we can tailor courses to meet specific learning and development requirements. Content covered can include:
Teamwork • Leadership • Communication • Time Management • Tolerance • Wellbeing • Delegation • Managing Risk • Project and Resource Management
Strategic Thinking • Personal Responsibility • Tenacity and Motivation • Complaint Management • Empowerment • Handling Objections • Dealing with Failure • Problem Solving • Decision Making • Team Management
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
OUR VALUES • A belief in undiscovered potential • Learning through adventure • A balance between risk, reward and responsibility • A spirit of respect and compassion
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE A core ethos of Outward Bound is that every person, regardless of financial ability, background or circumstance, should be given the opportunity to develop character, compassion and learn leadership skills. We know what a difference an Outward Bound course can make to a young person. It leaves them with a sense of purpose and allows them to focus on what they want to do with their lives. Every student comes away with a sense of exuberance and enthusiasm. Strangers become life long friends who have shared challenges, adversity, failures and successes which make them stronger, more confident and more resilient. One of our key aims is to provide the Emirati and Expat youth with skills that will benefit them, their communities and Employers for years to come.
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OUTWARD BOUND UAE
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UNIQUE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE Our objective is to deliver the best outdoor learning experiences in the world, which are character building and produce future leaders across all of the UAE.
We wish to engage with organizations who are looking to support young people to become future leaders. We offer a range of corporate sponsorship packages, which will directly support local schools and communities in the UAE.
Outward Bound sponsorship is a fantastic way to support your organization’s social responsibility so to get involved and become a sponsor get in touch: E: enquiries@outwardbound.ae T: +971 (0)723 63747 www.outwardbound.ae