School Youth Corporate Training Events Activities Accommodation Ropes Course RIB
Corporate Training & Events
Services
Organisations who have used us for training often ask us to produce a fun day of activities for their staff. Using our range of activities and facilities, we organize everything from simple activities to ‘Escape from Purbeck’ challenges, water sports and motor sports for up to 250 people.
Clients use our range of services and skills in a variety of ways. Corporate events can be organized either at Brenscombe or another conference facility. Events can include fun away days with an activity theme or that can be combined with your particular conference themes. Events can take place over a half day or multiple days with accommodation provided at the Centre or locally. Themed parties, discos and dinners can also be organized if required.
Other local venues we use include Moreton's House Hotel, Encombe house and Corfe Castle as event venues. See our links page for more details. We also have special reciprocal arrangements with FJB hotels on Sandbanks in Poole.
Choice of Style
Events can revolve around a range of indoor and outdoor activities that can be just for fun
or linked to promote the objectives of a training course or conference.Themes and style of delivery can vary, for example participants can become:
Designers
and engineers to construct and launch hot air balloons and rockets.
Superheroes
for the day as they rush around saving the world, leaping tall buildings and
saving damsels.
Taken
back in time with Philius Fogg to race around Purbeck using weird and wacky
modes of transport.
Choice of Activity
We can provide a wide range of activities that be included into event and training courses. Each activity chosen to complement the day and to suit those attending. These are organized by our own staff and can take place in and around our own Centre in Dorset or an alternative of your choice. We have over twenty different activities, which include:
| Archery |
Mountain Biking |
| Abseiling |
Night Exercise |
| Bush Craft |
Orienteering |
| Canoeing |
Power boating |
| Clay Pigeon
Shooting |
Ropes Course |
| Climbing |
Raft Building |
| Dragon Boating |
Shooting |
| Horse Riding |
Team Tasks |
| Initiative
Exercises |
The Chasm |
| Kayaking |
Quad Biking |
| Laser Shooting |
Walking |
| Low Challenge |
Windsurfing |
| Zip Wire |
Water Skiing |
Choice of Projects
Individual projects, problem solving tasks and team challenges are designed with our clients in mind. Each task is developed to underline the issues you require to be covered and also to ensure that each event is different and new to all those attending. Anybody and everybody can participate and enjoy their Brenscombe experience.
Many local organizations and companies use our facilities to host conference days at Brenscombe. They can then make use of our catering services as well as combine their presentations with activities and projects that help to instill some fun into proceedings or can be designed to help complement the themes and objectives of the conference. This enhanced learning experience helps to reinforce the messages of the conference and make the day more memorable.
"I haven't laughed so much in a long time!"
Norwich Union |
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Brenscombe can provide leadership training at a range of levels from introducing leadership principles for team leaders to providing one to one coaching at board level. Specific trainers are chosen for each course ensuring we match their experiences and abilities to the participants on the programme.
This is a 3 day programme that can be incorporated in to most of our leadership programmes. Completion of the award will entitle students to membership of the ISM. The award can also be used as a stepping stone for further Certificates and Diplomas in Management.
The
programme will cover the following areas:
Motivating
Teams
Developing
Teams
Team
Roles
Communication
Skills
Key
Functions of Team Leaders
Decision
Making
Planning
Processes
Building
Working Relationships
DAY ONE
1700
Arrive
at Brenscombe
Tea
/ Coffee
Room
Allocation / Tour of Facilities
Course
Introduction
Objectives
/ Methodology / Safety
Icebreakers
Tasks that involve the whole group, introducing the nature of the activities. Delegates complete the tasks and are debriefed after each one.
Activities may include
Spiders
Web
Alpha
Shuffle
1830
Dinner
1930
Nitex
The
exercise will be based around the local area, close to the Centre, involving a
simple orienteering exercise. Teams will be led by designated leaders to find
various points around the area. Information will need to be shared with other
teams and checked to ensure accuracy. Successful completion will enable all
teams to find their way to the local pub in Corfe Castle.
2200
Finish
DAY
TWO
0830
Breakfast
0930
2
– Way Play
To consider the importance of 2 – way communication and opening 2 – way doors (keeping people involved / maintaining team harmony). The session will cover the concept of the communication cycle and how to encourage 2-way communication to improve team effectiveness. The concept and techniques for providing support and encouragement for others will also be covered.
1015
Leadership
Experience
The delegates will be formed into teams to complete various exercises around the grounds of the Center. Each one will be led by different individuals. Specific exercises will be chosen once delegates needs and abilities have been identified.
As
an example the following tasks could be used:
Storm
Blueberry
Blows
Passepartout’s
Parade
Kingdom
of the Blind
1100
Review
Each
group spends time reflecting upon their experience with the assistance of a
course tutor. Feedback will be provided by the tutor and team members. Team
reviews allow delegates and the designated leaders to consider what they are
doing well, what can be improved upon and how they can improve their
performance.
1120
Leadership
Experience
See
above.
1200
Review
See
above.
1230
Top
Tips & Handy Hints for Leaders
The
various groups working during the morning spend time with a tutor to discuss and
identify what they feel are the most relevant learning points of the morning and
how they can apply those points to their teams back at work. This information
will then be presented to the other groups.
1315
Lunch
1400
What's
your poison?
The
delegates split into small groups to identify and discuss what motivates them as
individuals as well as what can demotivate them in terms of working conditions, working relationships and behaviour
of their peers and superiors.
The delegates will then be asked to share their thoughts with the others leading onto a discussion on how actions and behaviour influence them and how they can influence others. Motivational theory will be introduced to back up delegates’ experiences.
1430
Leadership
Experience - Moose or Goose
The delegates will be reformed into three different groups, requiring the development of motivational issues within the group. The team leaders will need to gather and understand information as well as brainstorm ideas to develop a practical team solution to the given problem.
1600
Tea
/ Coffee
1615
Leadership
Experience - Bosha's Ballistic Bucket
An
exercise involving the group operating as two teams. Two leaders will be
appointed to co-ordinate the project. The teams may at some point decide to turn
the event into a competition as they operate the same task simultaneously.
Alternatively, they could work together, assisting each team to perform their
task successfully.
1830
Dinner
1930
Leadership
Styles
The
concept of leadership styles will be introduced to the group. The group will
consider how different situations may require differing styles of leadership
Brief theoretical inputs will be provided along with an opportunity to consider
leadership preferences.
2130
Finish
DAY
THREE
0830
Breakfast
0930
Team
: Task : Individual
An
introduction to the concept of balancing the needs of the task with the needs
and requirements of the team and the individuals within that team. Combined with
an introduction briefing for:
1030
Leadership
Experience - Gunter
The
whole group will be taken to our ropes course to participate in a range low and
high ropes course elements. The elements will be varied, requiring individual
and group involvement. The session will be structured around a project with a
finale and reward at the end of the afternoon.
Teams
will need to be organized and a leader identified for each one. This money
making exercise requires leaders to consider the needs of the group as well as
the project, matching peoples skills and abilities to the various task
requirements.
The
session will provide a unique experience which will create trust and support
between the delegates. The group will be familiarized with the elements in a
steady build up of challenges. The group and individuals can decide whether or
not to accept the challenges or how far they wish to pursue them.
Ropes
course elements used could include:
Low
Ropes
High
Ropes
Zip
Wire
The
Tower
1430
Review
& Cream Tea
Using
an active and graphic review technique, the group will consider the day’s
events and their performance. Particular attention will be paid to how the
individuals responded to the leadership and how the needs of the group and
individuals were met. The review will then be taken a stage further to identify
how the delegates can actively apply the issues to their work and department.
Action
Plan
This
process will be varied according to the composition of the group, and will
involve preparation for the assignment to be completed after the residential.
1600
Finish
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"Thanks for a great opportunity to try out new ideas for my office and study programme."
Swindon Management College |
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Programmes build upon participants' previous experiences and existing knowledge. From this foundation, practical aspects of programmes are linked with theories, principles and current thinking.
Aspects include:
Identify
key characteristics of teams
Evaluate
own strengths as a team member
Develop
skills for enhancing team development and effectiveness
Identify
techniques for effective problem solving
Develop
an understanding of factors which enhance decision making processes
Creative Thinking Skills
Acknowledge
the differences in thinking styles
Identify
and understand the dimensions of creative thinking
Develop
an understanding of the communication cycle
Identify
various communication barriers and means of overcoming them.
Identifying
strategies to develop more effective communication
Identify
factors that build and destroy confidence
Practice
self confidence building techniques
Work
with others to develop trust in each other
| Thanks
very much for leading the event, we are now taking stock of all
the output generated from the course! One of the reasons it was
such a success was the effort and enthusiasm from your
team.
Wincanton |
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Team Experience
A light hearted event designed for team members to enjoy various activities. The team benefits from spending time away from their working environment to enjoy themselves whilst developing closer working relationships with other colleagues
Teambuilding by Stealth
Team members participate in an variety of activities and challenges that are designed to encourage teamwork requiring individuals to pull together, sharing resources, information and skills. This will enable the entire team to participate in and succeed at various objectives of the event.
Team Training
Training events that are formally structured, using various activities and projects combined with facilitated review sessions and theoretical input. Team members move around the learning cycle, developing experience and skills linked to set course objectives. Sessions are run by qualified and experienced facilitators who assist delegates to link the learning back to the workplace via a variety of techniques.
Team Building
Existing teams or newly formed teams can also benefit from specific team building programmes designed to match their needs, working environment and function. Teams are provided with an opportunity to work together in a new environment which helps team members to consider their performance, identify what they do well and how they can improve the performance of the team and the service it offers.
Team Skills
Team Skills programmes provides delegates with the skills required to contribute to teams as well as play a role in developing teams. Many departments now have the need to form and change teams as projects are initiated and developed. Staff members with enhanced team skills will quickly bring the team together, enabling an effective, high performing team to be developed at speed.
0930
Icebreakers
Two simple exercises to warm up the team, introduce the style of activities and review processes used during the day. A lot of laughter will also be generated!
Activities could include:
Spiders
Web
Alpha Shuffle
Magic Wand
1000
Most Xcellent Teams
The team identifies a series of well known high performing teams. They then consider what aspects of team working help those teams to perform and which might hinder them. With input from trainers, the team then go on to reflect upon their own team and which aspects they are utilizing and which ones need developing further.
1030
Team Time
The team participates in a series of team tasks staged around the grounds of the Centre. After each task, the team reflects upon their performance and what areas they can build upon and which areas may need changing.
Tasks could include:
Bosha
Passepartout's Parade
King Pin
1300
Lunch
Cold Buffet, Cheese Board or Cooked Lunch
1400
Master Blaster
Team networking project involving the team subdividing into groups to perform a number of related tasks around the local area. Information and resources are obtained via successful completion of the various aspects. These are to be shared around the groups to ensure all are updated on effective procedures and methods. Providing the groups communicate and consider each other’s needs during the afternoon, all will become successful.
Activities used could include:
Canoeing
Quad
Biking
Archery
High
Ropes
Launching
Rockets
Eating
Vast Amounts of Chocolate
1630
Forward Reflection
The team spend time reflecting upon their experiences and performance during the day. Using a ‘hands on’ review technique combined with feedback and guidance from the tutors, the team consider how effective they were and how they can improve their team performances. Issues will be linked to their working environment. The session will finish with the group establishing a SMART Action Plan for the team. This will be presented to visiting managers along with suggestions as to how they can support the team during any changes that take place.
1700
Finish
ILM
Brenscombe has been approved by the Institute of Leadership & Management to run team development programmes. In particular, we can run certified programmes such as the ILM Team Working Award which can be provided for participants as an extra incentive to aid their portfolio and career development plan.
Facilitation is used on the bulk of our sessions with corporate and youth groups in order to help reinforce the learning that come come form the activities and projects. This ensures that learning is not left to chance and helps participants to focus on key objectives and the benefits of the programmes. Facilitation sessions vary a great deal and can range form a quick chat with individuals on activity sessions to structured indoor review sessions with outputs recorded and actioned.
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"The projects and exercises were well thought out, providing excellent review material for work related issues."
Liverpool Victoria |
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