Leadership cohort – intrapreneur

Below is an outline for the 3-day outdoor leadership workshop.

3-Day Outdoor Leadership Workshop

For Senior Leaders of a Multinational Software Company

Discover Opportunities, Cocreate Value, and Distribute Value

Join us for a transformative 3-day workshop designed to enhance your leadership skills and reinforce your ability to discover opportunities, cocreate value, and distribute value within your organization. Set in a beautiful natural setting, this workshop combines outdoor activities, practical exercises, and reflective sessions tailored specifically for senior leaders in the software industry.

Purpose:

The purpose of this workshop is to enhance the leadership capabilities of senior leaders in a multinational software company. Through a series of outdoor activities, practical exercises, and reflective sessions, participants will develop skills to discover opportunities, cocreate value, and distribute value effectively within their organization.

Workshop Outline

Day 1: Discovering Opportunities to Create Value

Objectives:

Understand current market trends and opportunities in the software industry
Conduct a SWOT analysis to identify potential areas for value creation
Build teamwork and problem-solving skills through outdoor activities

Activities:

Morning: Arrival and Introduction

08:00-09:00: Arrival and Registration
09:00-09:30: Welcome and Workshop Overview
09:30-10:30: Icebreaker Activities: Trust Fall & Human Knot
Purpose: Build trust and team cohesion among participants.

Mid-Morning: Understanding the Market

10:30-11:00: Session: Market Trends and Opportunities
Purpose: Discuss current trends in the software industry and identify emerging opportunities.
11:00-12:30: Case Study Introduction: Innovative Disruptions
Purpose: Analyze a case study of a software company that successfully identified and exploited market opportunities.

Lunch Break

12:30-13:30: Picnic Lunch in a Natural Setting

Afternoon: Identifying Value Creation Areas

13:30-14:30: Workshop: SWOT Analysis in Nature
Purpose: Conduct a SWOT analysis for the company in small groups, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the context of the software market.
14:30-16:00: Outdoor Activity: Bridge Building
Purpose: Teams work together to build a bridge using limited resources, reflecting on how to identify and leverage resources in business.

Evening: Reflection and Discussion

16:00-17:00: Reflection Session: Lessons from the Day
Purpose: Share insights and discoveries from the day’s activities.
17:00-18:00: Free Time for Personal Reflection or Networking
18:00-19:00: Dinner Around a Campfire

Night: Stargazing and Storytelling

19:00-21:00: Stargazing Activity Followed by Storytelling
Purpose: Leaders share stories of discovered opportunities and lessons learned in their careers.

Expected Outcomes:

Enhanced ability to identify market opportunities.
Improved strategic thinking and analysis skills.
Strengthened team collaboration and resourcefulness.

Day 2: Cocreating Value

Objectives:

Develop collaboration and innovation skills.
Learn effective communication and feedback techniques.
Explore design thinking and creative problem-solving methods.

Activities:

Morning: Team Building and Collaboration

08:00-09:00: Breakfast
09:00-10:00: Outdoor Activity: Obstacle Course
Purpose: Teams navigate an obstacle course that requires collaboration and joint problem-solving.
10:00-11:30: Case Study: Open Source Success
Purpose: Analyze how a software company leveraged open-source collaboration to cocreate value.

Mid-Morning: Innovation and Creativity

11:30-13:00: Workshop: Design Thinking Outdoors
Purpose: Using natural materials, teams brainstorm and prototype innovative software solutions.

Lunch Break

13:00-14:00: Lunch with Nature-Inspired Discussions

Afternoon: Effective Communication and Feedback

14:00-15:30: Activity: Orienteering Challenge
Purpose: Teams navigate through a series of checkpoints, requiring clear communication and shared leadership.
15:30-17:00: Session: Giving and Receiving Feedback
Purpose: Role-playing exercises on providing constructive feedback in collaborative projects.

Evening: Campfire Conversations

17:00-18:00: Free Time
18:00-19:00: Dinner

Night: Reflective Journaling

19:00-20:00: Journaling Session
Purpose: Reflect on the day’s learnings and how they apply to cocreating value within the company.
20:00-21:00: Campfire Chat
Purpose: Discuss insights and personal stories related to collaboration and teamwork.

Expected Outcomes:

Enhanced collaborative and cocreation abilities.
Improved communication and feedback skills.
Increased creativity and innovative thinking.

Day 3: Distributing Value

Objectives:

Understand global value distribution strategies.
Develop strategic thinking and resource allocation skills.
Plan for sustainable value creation and impact.

Activities:

Morning: Strategic Thinking

08:00-09:00: Breakfast
09:00-10:30: Case Study: Global Distribution of Software Solutions
Purpose: Examine a case study on how a multinational software company effectively distributed value across different markets.
10:30-12:00: Outdoor Activity: Resource Allocation Simulation
Purpose: Teams allocate limited resources to various projects, simulating strategic distribution of value.

Lunch Break

12:00-13:00: Lunch with Discussions on Value Distribution Strategies

Afternoon: Impact and Sustainability

13:00-14:30: Workshop: Sustainable Value Creation
Purpose: Explore strategies for creating long-term value in the software industry.
14:30-16:00: Activity: Ecosystem Mapping
Purpose: Teams create a visual map of their company’s ecosystem, identifying stakeholders and value flows.

Final Presentations and Project Planning

16:00-17:00: Group Presentations
Purpose: Each team presents their findings and insights from the case studies and activities, including proposed projects to be implemented over the next six months.
17:00-18:00: Project Work Planning Session
Purpose: Teams outline specific action plans and milestones for the next six months, focusing on discovering, cocreating, and distributing value.

Evening: Closing Reflections

18:00-19:00: Certificate Ceremony and Closing Remarks
19:00 Onwards: Farewell Dinner and Departure

Night: Informal Networking (Optional)

20:00-21:00: Informal Networking Session Around the Campfire
Purpose: Allow participants to further discuss ideas and build relationships.

Expected Outcomes:

Enhanced understanding of value distribution in global markets.
Improved strategic planning and resource management skills.
Concrete action plans for implementing workshop learnings over the next six months.

Workshop Details

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This course outline provides a comprehensive view of the workshop’s purpose, objectives, expected outcomes, and detailed session descriptions, ensuring that participants are well-informed about what they will learn and achieve.

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Preparatory Work for the 3-Day Outdoor Leadership Workshop

To ensure the workshop is enriching and highly valuable, participants should complete the following preparatory work. This will provide a strong foundation for the activities and discussions, allowing participants to fully engage and maximize their learning.

Pre-Workshop Preparatory Work

1. Pre-Workshop Survey

Objective: Gather information about participants’ current roles, experiences, and expectations.
Action: Complete a detailed survey covering:
Current leadership challenges
Specific areas of interest or concern in value creation, cocreation, and distribution
Personal goals for the workshop

2. SWOT Analysis Preparation

Objective: Familiarize participants with their own organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Action: Conduct a preliminary SWOT analysis of your own team or department, focusing on:
Key strengths that can be leveraged
Significant weaknesses to be addressed
Potential opportunities in the market
Current threats or challenges faced

3. Market Trends Research

Objective: Understand current trends and disruptions in the software industry.
Action: Research and prepare a brief report on:
Major trends impacting the software industry
Emerging technologies and innovations
Key competitors and market shifts
Case studies of successful companies capitalizing on these trends

4. Innovation and Collaboration Case Study

Objective: Analyze how successful companies have used collaboration to innovate.
Action: Select and study a case of a company known for its innovative and collaborative culture, focusing on:
Key strategies and practices used for innovation
Examples of successful cocreation projects
Lessons learned and best practices

5. Strategic Planning Exercise

Objective: Prepare for the strategic thinking and resource allocation activities.
Action: Develop a draft strategic plan for a hypothetical project, including:
Project goals and objectives
Key resources needed
Potential challenges and risk mitigation strategies
Metrics for measuring success

6. Reflection on Leadership Experience

Objective: Reflect on personal leadership experiences and growth areas.
Action: Write a reflective essay covering:
Key leadership experiences and lessons learned
Personal strengths and areas for development
Specific leadership challenges you hope to address during the workshop

Materials to Bring

SWOT Analysis Report: Bring a hard copy or digital version of your preliminary SWOT analysis.
Market Trends Report: Prepare a summary report on current market trends in the software industry.
Case Study Analysis: Prepare notes on the chosen innovation and collaboration case study.
Strategic Plan Draft: Bring a draft of your strategic plan for the hypothetical project.
Reflective Essay: Have a copy of your reflective essay on leadership experiences.
Laptop/Tablet: For taking notes and accessing digital materials during the workshop.
Notebook and Pen: For jotting down ideas and reflections during outdoor activities.

Pre-Workshop Reading List

“Leaders Eat Last” by Simon Sinek: Insights on leadership and creating a culture of trust.
“The Lean Startup” by Eric Ries: Approaches to innovation and value creation in modern businesses.
“Blue Ocean Strategy” by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne: Techniques for discovering new market opportunities.
“Crucial Conversations” by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler: Effective communication strategies for leaders.
“Team of Teams” by General Stanley McChrystal: Lessons on collaboration and adaptability in complex environments.

Expected Outcomes of Preparatory Work

Participants will arrive with a solid understanding of their own organizational context and market landscape.
Enhanced ability to engage in deep, informed discussions during the workshop.
Preparedness for hands-on activities, leading to more effective teamwork and problem-solving.
Clear personal goals and expectations, ensuring a focused and meaningful workshop experience.

By completing this preparatory work, participants will be well-equipped to fully engage in the workshop, resulting in a highly valuable and impactful experience.