Why Our Clients Choose Call of the Wild for Their Team Building, Leadership and Management Training?

Since 1998 Call of the Wild has been helping a diverse list of clients to develop their leaders and the teams they lead, including large multi-national companies, such as Vodafone and Orange. Our expertise lies in the design and facilitation of bespoke courses with the emphasis placed on developing skills that will have a direct impact on individuals and teams when back in the workplace.

Our proven methods help ensure learning is transferred back to the workplace which mean that desired outcomes are achieved.

Placing individuals in a situation that is both unusual and inspiring means that they need to engage themselves fully in solving any problems that are presented. Our training facilities are uniquely placed to take advantage of the inspirational landscape of the Brecon Beacons National Park - the nearest wilderness National Park to London

Worried about creating more work for yourself? Then don't. We arrange everything from the initial consultation, programme design, logistics, programme delivery and follow-up we arrange everything. So leave it to us - get in touch now.

Have a look at our gallery on our Team Building Activity Page for examples of our programmes

What Are The Benefits?

Let Call of the Wild Develop Your Greatest Asset - Your People!

Increased effectiveness and productivity back at work

An assessment of one's potential, based on performance, to enable personal growth when back at work

Develop high performing teams for positive benefits on return to workplace

Research has shown that learning is enhanced in a stimulating and inspirational environment. We utilise the nearest wilderness National Park to London.

Development and enhancement of leadership skills to inspire your people to higher levels of team work

Develop effective team communication for improved dynamics and goal attainment

Develop practical problem solving skills in a no risk no blame environment

Improved confidence in self and colleagues - Speed up decision making and clarity of responsibilities

Allows staff to reflect on personal and team development goals and apply them in the workplace

Remedy for stress or burn-out. Staff hit the ground running.

Revitalise staff enthusiasm for improved productivity, staff morale and loyalty

Help employees deal with change and uncertainty which are common issues within the workplace

Value for money and value for time - No excessive travel times as on main line from London Paddington and 20 minutes off M4

Client Comments

Orbis Technology( part of the News International group), the world leader in interactive gambling software, took part in five management training and team-building courses with Call of the Wild in 2004 and has another two planned for later this year.

John Bridgen, Director of Operations at Orbis, said: “Before we began our courses with Call of the Wild, we’d had mixed experiences with corporate training. They tended to be quite light-weight and not focused on what we wanted to achieve.

“We’re a fast-growing business, which places a high value on our staff and we want to reward and develop them as much as possible. Call of the Wild provide us with superb packages that are tailored to meet our exact objectives.

“Not only did they come to discuss each individual taking part with me before hand, but they made sure that every aspect of the course was geared around what we wanted each of them to achieve. For some it was to build confidence and for others it was to test their leadership skills, so we were pleased that Call of the Wild took the time to learn a bit about each of them before the course began."

“As well as updating us on current management and team theories, we have taken part in outdoor activities like canyoning, rock-climbing and caving, all of which were fun and relevant – but more importantly strategically thought through. In several cases, we wanted to see who in the team showed strong management potential and, as a result of the courses, several people have been promoted.

“As an innovative business ourselves, it was great to find a like-minded training company that is in touch with our business needs.”

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"Following a successful team build for our 50-strong department, I can recommend Call of the Wild for their professional approach and excellent organisational skills. here at Orange, we recognise the value of team building exercises for our employees and Call of the Wild did not disappoint." Bob Gibney, Orange

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"A good all round day with a balance of fun, challenge and learning."

Mark Cartwright, National Sales Manager, AAH.

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Case Studies

Management Development - Hill Hire

How do you help a disparate team of UK wide site managers improve communication and work together for the pursuance of Company objectives?

15 managers from a well known UK wide company met at our training facility
for a 3 day tailor-made programme. These managers work in geographically dispersed offices across the UK. Upper management clearly saw this group as important to the future growth of the company. The objectives of the programme revolved around improving communication, sharing of ideas, introducing common goals and familiarisation with work colleagues.

What would YOU do in this situation to expand their thinking?

How would YOU facilitate this group to be open to new ways of behaving?

The programme we created sought to address these issues.

HillHire

Our client said "I can say, without fear of contradiction, that all members of staff who attended have been absolutely delighted with the content and the benefits they have gained from it."

Creating Future Leaders - Panasonic UK

After tendering for the this work against 6 of the top development training companies in the UK Panasonic selected Call of the Wild to help design and deliver some of the key components of their in-house future leader programme.

Leadership Journey - Orbis

Orbis, part of the News International Group, requested our input in phase 1 to build stronger relationships within newly formed teams and work more effectively as part of their teams. In phase 2 it was to help identify those with leadership and management qualities who could be nurtured and developed within the Company. Starting in 2004, this is an ongoing project being rolled out across the Company.

Creativity and Innovation – Well Known Japanese Conglomerate

The objective was to make this electronics plant an indispensable element of the larger European division of the company. They sought to do this by enhancing their research and development credentials. Call of the Wild designed and delivered a creativity and innovation programme to be implemented throughout the plant in order to achieve this objective.

Call of the Wild have successfully developed management training, management development, experiential learning, team building, graduate training and corporate event programmes for the following clients: