3-day Team Development ProgrammePre-Course Briefing

SIM UniversitySIM University

Nur Abidin SulemanTraining Consultant Outward Bound Professional

PurposePurpose

Align Expectations Prepare for the 3-day programme Answer Concerns

Some Popular Misconceptions about OBSSome Popular Misconceptions about OBS

Physical Training School

Survival Camp

Holiday Resort

Overview

OB across the globe

Outward Bound International…

… fifty centres, … six continents, … thirty countries

To help people discover and develop their potential to care for themselves,

others and the world around them through challenging experiences in

unfamiliar settings.

OBS CAMP 1

Where are we located?Where are we located?• Campus of 6.6 hectares• Managed land area of 257

hectares• Independent catering, power &

water• Capacity for 450 participants*• In-house medical centre• 2 other locations: East Coast

Campus & OBS Camp 2* Programme dependant

OBS CAMP 2

OBS East Coast

OUTWARD BOUND on PULAU UBIN

Single LARGEST Center in the World

NOW…

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Enhance self-awareness in personal development and understand their team members through the activities in the dynamic outdoor environment

Appreciate time and resource management strategies through the challenges in the programme

Develop a common UniSIM identity through the experience of team spirit and synergy while going through a series of complex and demanding activities

What Will Happen to Me in an Outward Bound Course?

…discovery through challenging

experiences in unfamiliar settings

MentalMental PhysicalPhysical

EmotionalEmotional

Experiencing Outdoor activities:

personal and group challenges

ACTIVISTS

PlanningApplying new learning

from previousexperiences

PRAGMATISTS Concluding

Use of models andtheories to draw

conclusions from pastand present experiences

THEORISTS

Reviewing Encourage individuals to

reflect, describe,communicate and learn

from experience

REFLECTORS

TRANSFER OF LEARNING

TRAINING APPROACH – THE ELC

WHY Experiential Learning…

The physical aspects of our activity promotes active learningactive learning..

WHY Experiential Learning…

REAL emotions are felt and the impact of the experience is FAR reaching.

WHY Experiential Learning…

Abstract concepts such as teamwork and trust become meaningful in the

outdoors

SAFETY

“Concern for safety is woven into the entire fabric of the organization. The staff and trainers

are clearly aware of their role in providing a safe and high quality experience.”

“The review team characterized OBS as “Above

Excellent”. It surpasses any other Outward Bound Centre in the world.”

Ian Wade, leader

International Quality and Safety Review Team

SAFETY

• Participants choose the level at which they want to be involved in an activity

• That is, they can choose a less active role in the activity and still be a part of the group

• But they are always encouraged to stretch their comfort zone

Challenge by Choice

Safety Information• All participant are required to go through a medical

check up by a registered doctor• All students will be admitted to the programme• The participation level will vary from each student’s

medical condition• The doctor assessment is only a recommendation

• OBS medical unit will certify your participation level in OBS

• OBS medical unit will call you should they need more information or advice you on the programme

• Your participation level will be informed on day 1 of the programme

Inverse Tower Tripod Indiana

Indoor Rockwall

FACILITIES

Height Height ChallengesChallenges

FACILITIES

Sea Sea ActivitiesActivities

TransportationTransportation

DormitoriesDormitories24HR Medical 24HR Medical SupportSupport

FACILITIES

Things To Prepare

Come in: Dri-Fit / Cotton Tees Long pants or Bermudas Track shoes

Items to bring along: IC or Passport (original OR photocopy) Long sleeves shirt (recommended 2 pcs) T shirts ( about 2 pcs) Shorts or bermudas (about 2 pcs) Long Pants (recommended 2 pcs) Sleeping Attire Under garments Wet shoes Sandals or slippers Toiletries & Towel Personal Water Bottle Caps / Hats

Other sun protection gears Torchlight with batteries Insect repellent Mosquito coils Writing material Camera Spectacle band

Army Uniform No. 4

Prohibited items: Expensive jewellery or valuables Cigarettes Alcohol

How to get to Punggol Jetty

Meeting Time: 8:00 am

Emergency: 6545 9008 ext. 162 (Course Director)

If you are late or any enquiries, call Abidin at 96199426

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