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National Team Building Company of the Year 2007/2008!
Call of the Wild Ltd are thrilled to announce they have been voted Team Building Company of the Year at the Visit Wales National Tourism Awards 2007 – the Oscars of the tourism industry. Short-listed with two other Companies from Wales, the winner of this prestigious award was announced at a grand ceremony which took place on October 4th 2007 at Bodelwyddan Castle, Denbighshire. This was the climax of Wales’ biggest tourism event - Showcase Wales, where tourist and travel related buyers from across the globe visit Wales to see what the country has to offer.
“We are absolutely delighted. It illustrates that our work in the fields of management training, team building and leadership development is recognised as some of the best in the country,” explained Geraint Lewis, Managing Director.
This year, the final adjudication was carried out by an independent judge, David Atkinson. He is an experienced travel writer with credits that include the Lonely Planet Wales guidebook. He has already visited Call of the Wild. The winner was revealed by BBC presenter, Huw Edwards. The cabaret for the evning was the comedian Rob Brydon who you can see with our Sales Director, Kevin Gould, in this photo.
Team Building Company of the Year - Short-listed at 2007 National Tourism Awards
Call of the Wild Ltd, are thrilled to announce their short-listing for the Team Building Company of the Year Award at the Visit Wales National Tourism Awards 2007 – the Oscars of the tourism industry. Short-listed with two other Companies from Wales, the winner of this prestigious award will be announced at a grand ceremony taking place on October 4th 2007 at Bodelwyddan Castle, Denbighshire. This will be the climax of Wales’ biggest tourism event - Showcase Wales, where tourist and travel related buyers from across the globe visit Wales to see what the country has to offer.
The Company has grown to be not only one of the biggest in Wales but also the UK regularly delivering programmes for clients across the UK and Europe. It has a client base which includes companies such as Orange Mobile Phones, Panasonic, Admiral , BMW and Vodafone. Mark Soanes, Call of the Wild Director, commented “ it is always reassuring to know that our work is being recognised and the contribution we make to the local economy is not underestimated.”
The Company are now looking forward to a busy run—up to Christmas with a number of Companies having already booked up for Christmas themed team events.
E-Learning - Online Leadership Development Academy
With the establishment of Call of the Wild's e-learning onlinedevelopment academy we raise the question is online learning the way forward for personal development? This exciting new facility is designed to both enhance our Face to Face development services and also to act as an invaluable learning resource our clients can use throughout their managerial career.
This has been stimulated by feedback from our clients. A number of recurring issues kept arising. Firstly time away from the office and its associated costs. Most training and development programmes will require time away from the office. Therefore the more this can be eliminated the better. Secondly retention of learning, course material can be posted on the site together with pre and most importantly post course material. Thirdly CPD - For continued learning after the programme.
If you would like to use our oniline development academy then give us a call or contact us and we can provide you with login details.
E-mail : kevin@callofthewild.co.uk Telephone: 01639 700388
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Call of the Wild, in addition to this website have a management blog which contains more releavnt information concerning the company and issues relating to the management training field.
Walking the Talk Meetings
Another idea is to actually get outside for your meeting. Don't sit around a table in the traditional way but actually walk the talk. Go for a stimulating walk with the stunning backdrop of the Park. An excellent way of the getting those creative juices flowing - a creative and enjoyable way of conducting those boring meetings. Not only is it good exercise, but also leave the formality of the office behind, which can stimulate free thinking and open discussion.
The Apprentice is Back
The BBC 's "Apprentice" is back with Alan Sugar again in top form. 16 new contestants have, allegedly given up, well paid jobs to take part in the new series. You have to question soem of these peoples motives for being on the show. However, they have been selected from 10,000 applicants apparently. The star of the show is as always Alan Sugar who's wonderful one liners and put downs are the highlight of the show. he seems to be able to sum up in a witty sometimes down right rude one liner the issue. Excellent TV.
Dragons' Den
It's a shame the latest series of the Dragons' den has now finished. An innovative format which makes for good viewing.
If you've ever had an idea to make money, Dragons' Den is THE show to watch. All manner of money-spinning minds will step into the intimidating world of business financing, determined to make their dreams come true. All they need is the cash. To get this, they must face the Dragons, all of whom are formidable business thinkers with the money to make things happen.
But this is no lottery - the contestants will need all their powers of reasoning, presentation and persuasion to convince our five business experts that theirs is a product worth investing in. The Dragons know what makes a successful idea, how much it's worth and how much cash is needed to get it off the ground.
For profiles of the Dragons see below.
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What Does It Take to Make Your Leaders and The Teams they Lead Perform to Their Full Potential?-New for 2006
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Call of the Wild’s Motivational Leadership and Team Building Programmes and workshops are designed to guide your leaders and the teams they lead through the process of creating high performance teams.
Alan Chambers MBE, who in spring 2000 led the first British team to successfully walk the 500 miles from Canada to theGeographic North Pole and Dave Thomas, member of the first expedition to cross Iceland in winter conditions, run the programmes. Alan has wide experience in delivering training to both large and small corporate organisations and has been involved with the English RFU and the Ashes winning English Cricket Team as a motivational speaker.
Our Team Building programmes are created to meet your specific outcomes and set the experience and lessons gained by Alan and his team during their incredible journey, against a background of sound leadership and team-building theory. Your Leaders and Teams will learn the critical success factors and behaviours of high performing teams and how to transfer these skills to the workplace.
These workshops are not your usual “barrels and planks” and “what went well?” event. Our workshops use powerful metaphors to focus on what is needed to produce extraordinary performance. The following areas will be covered:-
Planning and preparation;
Team selection and alignment;
Goal setting and alignment;
Managing complexity;
Maintaining focus;
Critical success factors;
Dealing with uncertainty;
Effective communication.
