OUTBOUND TRAINING

OUTBOUND TRAINING

The success of outbound training can be attributed to the fact that it uses adult learning principles. Outbound training companies focus on androgyny (adult education) which emphasizes the value of the learning process. It uses the learning approach, which is interactive, problem-based, and collaborative rather than ethical. It also enhances more equality between trainers and participants. 

What is outbound training?

Outbound training builds on the concept of experienced education i.e., experiencing adult concepts and most effectively learn. Outbound training is a powerful combination of thought-provoking activities organized in a natural setting. The end result is increased education and retention.

Advantages of Corporate Outbound Training

What do you mean by ‘Principles of Adult Learning?

Knowles identified six principles of adult education:

  1. Adult self-guided and inspired
  2. Adult experiences bring life’s experience and knowledge to learn
  3. Adult purpose oriented
  4. An adult is looking for relevance
  5. Adults are logical and practical
  6. Adults love to be respected

In the Outbound Training program organized by Indus Management Consultants, we use all 6 principles listed above. These invaluable concepts of action and experiential learning – Service experience as a learning tool – Help the trainees get immediate and powerful insights into their and their team’s work styles and behaviors.

The Genesis of Outbound Training

Outbound training was developed by Dr. Kurt Hah and was tested for the first time during World War II in the turbulent waters of the North Sea, Providing young sailors with the necessary experiences and skills to survive in the sea. Dr. Kurt Han, founder of the outer bound method, a philosophical street believes that on the road provides a strong learning ground for the city’s professionals. In Dr. Hanne’s opinion, there are 3 significant advantages of corporate team building programs – First, compassion, which helps in making mutual relations, faith, and bondage; Second, Innovative and creative thinking; And third, collective intelligence. “To help prepare a fellow person to help in danger or experience in a realistic way, changing the balance of power in the internal life of the youth, compassion can be the object of purpose.” – Dr. Kurt Han

The crux of OBT is rooted in carrying a group of people in an unfamiliar environment in which they are given a set of challenges that they have to solve with limited resources. They have the most important resource in these outbound training programs, which are members of their group. The basic principle of outdoor adventure training is that when a team is thrown together in unfamiliar settings, where they depend on each other for existence on one another, the development of the team is very fast.

Assumptions of Outbound learning

  1. The most important factor for success is the idea of yourself
  2. People generally understand their resources and abilities at least
  3. A small diverse group is able to effectively face significant physical and mental challenges.
  4. Stress, competitiveness, and shared purpose work as a key catalyst in the search process
  5. When problems are presented, learning is more effective and the group assesses the solutions
  6. Important, long-term education can be obtained through an intensive, short-term experience

In our outbound training programs, participants are known through various outdoor activities in which they have to face challenging situations because in the form of individuals and teams. This will help them to see the importance of communication, leadership, teamwork, planning, and delegation. Many people consider this program as one of the best platforms for personality development, self-confidence, and team building. One of the most unique aspects of outbound training is that the trainees are able to immediately see the consequences of wrong actions and see the real difference that can be made by changing thinking and behavior. Our trained facilitators enthusiastically help in learning from these external activities in their workplace.