There are many situations in the workplace where team members and leaders will need to 'stretch' around the Wheel to achieve balance in the team. It may be a short-term solution to one or more members being transferred out of the team or a part of a leader's ongoing career journey. For example, a high percentage of middle managers are typically strong on the Organising-Controlling side of the Wheel. Carefully designed outdoor activities can 'stretch' managers to operate in the upper sections of the Wheel by offering activities which require creative, flexible thinking to solve problems. Outdoor activities which provide training for teams in sectors of the Wheel which are identifies as weaknesses are excellent for improving competencies and self-confidence.
Outdoor exercises can assist leaders and teams with managing change.
This is exemplified by an exercise in which the team has to cross and area, using blocks which have been set in place beforehand, and equipped only which planks and ropes. Usually a group will formulate a strategy which works well for crossing the first couple of sections. The blocks appear to be equally spaced, but in fact are slightly further apart in the third section. The first strategy will no longer work, suddenly the conditions have changed. Flexibility and a positive attitude to change are what is required here and at work.