TEAM-BUILDING, INITIATIVE & MOTIVATIONCOURSE

STRESS CAN KILL

Heart attacks, strokes, nervous breakdowns, drink abuse, drug abuse, divorce, suicides. So-called modern-day stress is responsible for all these - wholly or in part. At its extreme it is accepted as a killer. However, without its capacity to heighten our awareness, putting us into a form of controlled overdrive prompted by andrenelin, we would not be able to attain the performance levels that maintain our competitiveness in business. It is estimated that over 100 million working days are lost each year in Britain through the ravages of misunderstood stress, so little has been done to help ourselves and the companies that employ us. It is our own fault as there is much that can be done to help. But first we have to acknowledge that we all suffer from stress.

BENEFICIAL STRESS

Without some form of pressure it is almost impossible to perform in life, business or sport, at our peaks. Intense competition can spur us to our maximum performance levels. The course programme developed by Go Wild is designed to provide a comprehensive assessment of the individual and the company team to recognise the early warning signs of the second and third levels of stress that are usually ignored and unacknowledged. Your teams are shown how to utilise beneficial stress positively; they are made to acknowledge the early warning signs that presage the damaging second and third damaging levels.

UNDERLYING STRESS

We all, to a greater or lesser degree, live with stressful situations. The problems arise all too often when we begin transferring domestic and personal situations into business areas and vice versa. The team member who either cannot separate the tow functions or, perhaps more importantly, cannot share problems is obviously at risk - as is teamwork and productivity. Eventually the company suffers. Go Wild emphasises the importance of recognising the early signs, managing and overcoming these problems.

ACKNOWLEDGING STRESS

Go Wild programmes help you to understand your body and its needs. By putting you into a realistic survival situation, you will stop worrying about the day-to-day domestic and business stresses. You have to. Unless you adapt quickly to your environment and learn the new skills that you require, you will very soon become cold, probably wet and definitely hungry. In the wild, teamwork really counts. Colleagues discover new things about one another as they work and forage for each other - with pleasure and light-heartedly.

OVERCOMING STRESS

Go Wild uses alternative stress methods to help you and your colleagues to unwind. The greater understanding that you develop brings you greater perception to the best ways of managing your personal stresses. Go Wild courses have been in great demand by major companies seeking to encourage their managers to look for the best in themselves.

AIM

The aim is to :

1. Combat stress.

2. Develop resourcefulness.

3. Encourage teamwork.

4. Bring out leadership.

5. Develop self-reliance and confidence.

ROUTINE WEEKEND COURSE

Friday Arrive at base camp 8 pm approx. Introduction.

Saturday Breakfast at 6 am - brief for exercise. 8 am move off on task one, navigation to shelter area, completing all tasks in the right sequence.

Sunday Complete all the remaining tasks, move to pick up points, return to base camp at approx 1 pm. Final chat about the weekend and disperse. See programme attached.

WHAT TO BRING IF POSSIBLE

Good sound walking boots, plenty of warm clothing, gloves, hat, etc.. A good, sound sleeping bag and rucksack are important. A notebook and pencil, sheath or pocket knife (sharp!), training shoes. Maps and compasses are provided. You will also need to bring a healthy sense of humour.

WHAT DO YOU GET ?

First class instruction, a sense of achievement, a good feedback for your company and a chance to visit one of Europe's most scenic areas under somewhat different circumstances.

INSURANCE

The Go Wild Survival School S.A. is covered by public liability insurance.

ARRIVALS

Arrivals by car report to the Go Wild Survival Centre on Friday night at 8 o'clock. By train or bus - arrangements can be made to pick up people from Luxembourg or Echternach train stations - or Luxembourg International Airport. Confirmation by letter or phone please.

SURVIVE BETTER IN BUSINESS BY SURVIVING IN THE WILD