They provide value which far exceeds the learning obtained in a typical setting. The action is fast, it's out of the ordinary, and it always promises to be fun. For learning to be effective, participants need to be involved in situations that demand clear communication, effective planning, committed action, and reward success immediately. Events can be designed to help individuals or teams learn to make workable commitments and carry them to completion. Participants develop greater awareness of team dynamics, sharpen problem solving skills and gain better understanding of strengths, abilities and weaknesses.
Participants discover their own answers to challenging situations.
Individuals and teams learn relational and operational skills best by doing rather than by talking. From goal setting to the decision to join any activity, each person makes the choice to participate, recognizing that the attempt is more significant than results. Respect for an individuals' choice and ideas is an essential component in each challenge. Breakthrough is also Michigan's first nationally accredited experiential education program by the Council On Accreditation. She received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Northwood University and is pursuing her Masters of Science in Human Resource Administration from Central Michigan University.