.. is largely based on the principles of Adventure-based Learning (ABL); an experiential education approach that uses outdoor activities and challenges to foster personal growth, team development, and skill acquisition.
By immersing participants in physical and mentally stimulating activities, ABL aims to build resilience, problem-solving abilities, and leadership skills, all within a supportive, and adventure-oriented environment. This approach integrates elements of adventure such as hiking, climbing, rafting, and group tasks, encouraging participants to step outside their comfort zones.
‘Learning is the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience’, David A. Kolb.
The core principle of ABL is that real learning happens when individuals are actively involved in a process, particularly when they are faced with challenges that require collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. These activities are designed to engage participants both physically and emotionally, providing a deeper learning experience than traditional classroom settings.
In ABL, facilitators guide participants through the adventure, helping them reflect on the experience afterward to connect it to personal or professional development. By working together to overcome obstacles, participants learn communication, trust-building, and leadership skills. The experiential nature of ABL also encourages participants to take ownership of their learning and apply what they have gained in real-world situations.
‘Knowledge is experience. Everything else is just information’. Albert Einstein.
At Latitude45 we introduce a strong focus to ensure learning objectives are targeted and delivered, and that the experiences are designed to develop the Performance Culture of teams and organisations.
Our facilitation is based on fundamental leadership training principles and models to support the activities, catering for different learning styles and further optimising the ability to transfer learnings to other situations in the workplace, or in life.
Overall, adventure-based training facilitates teamwork, self-confidence, and adaptability, making it an effective educational method for personal, leadership and team development.
