The Leadership Training Activity Book: 50 Exercises

MATERIALS

None

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

 Large backpacks or travel bags  Water bottles

that can hold the other items  Blankets

 Day backpacks  Trail food

 Hiking boots  Maps

 Binoculars  Compass

 Outdoor hats

ROOM SET-UP

Select a place outdoors where you can take your participants on a 10-minute walk and

then sit for the discussion.

Trainer’s Notes for Activity 20

STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE

Step 1: Tell participants that leaders must demonstrate an adventuresome spirit.

They must be flexible and innovative and take appropriate risks, so their

followers can learn from them.

Step 2: Gather participants around the backpack or duffel bag full of supplies for

the upcoming walk. Explain that you are going on an adventure outside.

Pull out the supplies and assign different people to carry them as you

build up excitement. Instruct them to get their coats and prepare for an

adventure. Ask them to pick a walking partner.

Step 3: As you lead them to your destination, ask the walking partners to tell one

another about a time they embarked on a great travel or hiking

adventure, particularly one that was different from what they would

normally do or different from where they usually travel or hike.

Step 4: When everyone arrives at the destination, spread out the blankets, get

out the snacks and water bottles, and make everyone comfortable.

Together, discuss their personal adventures, asking questions such as

these:

 What do you especially remember about how your earlier adventure

made you feel?

 What did you learn after taking these adventures?

(^108) THE LEADERSHIP TRAINING ACTIVITY BOOK