This interactive approach is an essential element in the development of strong, positive team dynamics. The program consists of a series of initiatives and obstacles, both in and out of the climbing gym. These elements are designed to present both physical and mental challenges with varying degrees of difficulty and risk under controlled conditions. Other challenges are individual problems, which require group encouragement to help insure success. In one activity, one individual's weaknesses may be balanced by others' strengths, and in another activity, the same individual's strengths may help offset others' weaknesses.
Ultimate success comes from taking advantage of the combined physical and mental skills of the team.
The challenge program facilitates the development and practice of teamwork through communication, trust and acceptance of each participant's strengths and weaknesses. It fosters problem-solving, leadership skills, determination and persistence to work through a task to completion. Each individual leaves with increased insight and knowledge about themselves and how to handle problem situations as an individual, or as part of a group. The group leaves with greater feeling of cohesiveness, and a greater understanding of the fact that teamwork plus communication equals success. Lessons learned will be carried over to the workplace, as will the group's ability to work as a team toward the accomplishment of shared goals, thus increasing efficiency and productivity.