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On Richard's question about adventure learning:

2 years ago we `left the classroom' with our team training and went to
the ropes course.  This spring, we added paint ball.  We have a rural
course on a 700 acre reservation, with sleeping and eating
accomodations for groups of up to 70.

The course consists of about 20 low course elements, a 60 ft repelling
tower, and 3 high courses - with a 600' zip line.  The course is being
expanded as we `speak'.

A combination of experiential exercises, adventure learning and
outdoor challenge is an unbeatable combination to build teams!  We
also do an pre- and post- ground school - to ensure maximum transfer
to the work place.  I can't quote you statistics, but the difference
(anecdotal) between pre and post team perceptions is very high.

We recently had 30 general managers from a national restaurant chain
fly in for the course - they told us they would be back with their
individual teams this fall (pretty strong recommendation).

I am going to SC next week to a week long ropes course certification
course to raise our `credentials' on the course.

Lot of background info, but wanted ya to know that I'm not just
blowing smoke...

Specifically:

I am now convinced that there is no better vehicle for team training,
including and perhaps especially SDWT's.  We employ a `challenge by
choice' process, not forcing anyone to do anything for which they feel
uncomfortable.  This is not a mountain-climbing, week long, eat
berries type of course - so comparatively speaking - the risks are
minimal. See following table:


                INJURIES PER MILLION PARTICIPANT HOURS

                 Nonactivity time............... 0.15
                 High course elements........... 0.55
                 Low course elements............ 0.60
                 Canoe trips.................... 2.90
                 Backpacking.................... 5.44
                 Rock climbing.................. 7.30
                 Hiking......................... 7.77
                 Downhill skiing................ 8.75
                 Cross-country skiing........... 9.97
                 Sports and recreational........31.90

                     Weighted overall rate...... 1.01


If you have any specific questions, give me an E-ring.


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