Ice Factor Kinlochleven

Corporate Development

Rock.. Snow.... Air....Ice..

Pure Adventure.....

Benefits of Corporate Team Building?

The benefits of strong teamwork within any company, are so obvious and profound, that there are literally millions of books on the subject.

That’s good and well when times are good and the boss decides to give the team a ‘smiler’ by splashing some cash.

What about when times are hard? When the focus must be on the bottom line, driving sales, reducing overheads, increasing efficiency?

Is there ever a more important time to get your team pulling with you? Is it ever more important that every member of your organisation is focussed on the common purpose and giving of their best?

An Ice Factor Corporate Weekend is not just about everyone having fun and experiencing a thrill. It is about giving your team an insight into just what can be achieved, how to overcome fear and embrace change, how to be part of the collective ‘think tank’ for your company.

Specifically:• Improve Morale and Leadership Skills

• Break the barriers that thwart creativity• Clearly define objectives and goals• Improve processes and procedure• Improve organisational productivity• Identify team strength’s and weakness

• Tap into the hidden potential in every company.

T.E.A.M - Together - Everyone -

Achieves - More

”Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.”- Michael Jordan

”Keep away from people who belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.”- Mark Twain

What’s Involved:

As part of your course, all participants will be asked to complete a brief psychometric evaluation. These should be returned at least 5 days before the course commences.

The team leaders will be asked to complete specific questionnaires on outcomes for the weekend to allow us to tailor your course to your needs.

Friday -

Arrive late afternoon / early evening. After being shown to your accommodation the first part of the weekend will commence with a BBQ and Drinks. During the mixer, we will provide a briefing on the weekend’s programme and start with the first team building game. Teams will be split in segments based on the results of the psychometric evaluations.

Saturday-

After breakfast the team segments will each be allocated a team building task. These tasks will be linked to the objectives previously identified by the company.Each activity will link to a core objective:

Trust and Confidence Building - Rock Climbing & Abseiling SessionBlindfolds and complete reliance on other members of the cohort

Communicating with Difficult Customers- The team must adopt a different communication strategy for dealing with their most challenging clients - you will become the instructor as you teach your colleagues to climb the world’s biggest indoor ice wall.

Together We’re Stronger. The entire team will work its way round the challenging aerial adventure course. This requires mutual support and encouragement.

The Leap of Faith. There is always a moment in business where you act on information received. The objective of this exercise is to prove the value and the win available from making informed decisions.

Evening. After Sauna and Steam, the team will gather for drinks and debrief from the instructor team. Evening meal and party games.

Sunday -

After a leisurely breakfast, the team will be gathered as a single entity. The shared objectives will be discussed in detail. The team will be asked to apply those learnings and to develop the Plan of Attack for the company.

Each member will be asked to identify the core element they will tackle, challenge and apply their new skills to. These will be overlaid with the company business plan to ensure direct correlation between the weekend’s activities and the core needs of the company.

The Fun WeekendFor those companies who want the focus to be on fun, relaxation and shared experiences.

The core principal behind this weekend retreat is to recharge and enthuse the team.

Very high quality bunkhouse accommodation, with male and female 4 person, en-suit rooms, ensures a real team bonding weekend.

The full array of adventure sports is available, allowing guests to pick and chose which activities and sessions they join.

Throughout, the focus is on fun, relaxation and chilling in the coolest venue in the Highlands.

Stunning scenery, world class activities, full instruction and equipment, great locally sourced and freshly cooked organic produce, real ales, Highland Malts - at the Ice Factor Kinlochleven. Only 1.5 hours from Glasgow or Edinburgh, but a world away...

A cardinal principle of Total Quality escapes too many managers: you

cannot continuously improve interdependent systems and

processes until you progressively perfect interdependent, interpersonal

relationships. Stephen Covey

If you do build a great experience, customers tell each other about that.

Word of mouth is very powerful.Jeff Bezos - Customers - Marketing.

What’s Involved:Friday - Arrive early evening. You will be welcomed to your accommodation. Thereafter the chilling starts! During summer a BBQ and Mixer, otherwise, indoors in front of the wood burning stove. Sample great locally sourced, organic produce, freshly cooked. Real ales and malts from the Highlands of Scotland.

Saturday- After a leisurely breakfast, the team will be presented with the options for the day - Ice Climbing on the World’s Biggest Indoor Ice Climbing Wall, Rock Climbing on the UK’s Highest Articulated Rock Climbing Wall, Bouldering on the the ‘experts’ choice’ bouldering wall, Abseiling off the 15m high outdoor tower, feel the rush on the Giant Bungee Swing or tackle the vertigo inducing Aerial Adventure Course with the notorious Leap of Faith.

Activities will start at 10am, with sessions running throughout the day till 6pm.

For the less adventurous members of the group, there are a range of low level walks through stunning scenery, an 18 person Sauna & Steam Room or ample seating areas to relax and enjoy a good book.

After activities, the team can relax before the evening meal. There is frequent ceilidh’s in the bar and inpromptu jamming sessions with local musicians.

Sunday -Late breakfast then depart. * Clients on the ‘Sugar Rush’ Weekend, Depart late afternoon on Saturday.

Do more than is required. What is the distance between someone who

achieves their goals consistently and those who spend their lives and

careers merely following? The extra mile.

Gary Ryan Blair

Ice Factor Kinlochleven - Corporate Adventures

experience it....Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. Vince Lombardi

”The best way to have a good idea is to have a lot of ideas.”- Dr. Linus Pauling

Utterly Fantastic. From Start to finish the staff, the facility and the course were transformational. Shona McInnes, Beatson Institute

Well done guys! Did exactly what is said on the tin - staff came back motivated, new ideas and some unforgettable experiences. Dave Johnstone, Coca-Cola.

Outstanding. All that we hoped for and so much more. The team came away invigorated, challenged and enthused for the next stage. Thanks so much.P. Kelly. Energy Apps

A facility lead by an inspirational entrepreneur, with proven strategies for team building that really help the company forward. Martin Foreman, Fuji Technologies.

Brilliant. Just what the team needed during the current climate. Energy, passion and enthusiasm. Dave Pearson, ST Tech Ltd

Wow, wow, wow! Never in my working life have I seen the team come together so strongly. A life changing experience.Chris Bacon, NLL

To Check Availability or to Bookemail - info@ice-factor.co.uk

Tel +44 (0) 1855 831 100

web www.ice-factor.co.uk

The Ice FactorThe National Ice Climbing CentreKinlochlevenLochaber PH50 4SF

Drive Your Company, Improve Your Team, Unleash your potential.

Package A - The Catalyst Weekend. Psychometric Eval, Team Cohesion & Leadership Exercises overlaid with existing business objectives, all activities/equipment and instruction, full board in 4 star accommodation £250 p/p

Package B - The Fun Weekend. Relax, Recharge and Experience the Adrenaline Rush. All activities/equipment and instruction, full board in 4 star accommodation £170 p/p

Package C - The Sugar Rush. 1 night’s 4 star accommodation, all activities, Evening Meal, Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday. £130 p/p

10% Discount for groups of 10 or more. Satisfaction Guarantee - If the Ice Factor Corporate Development Weekend does not transform your team 100% money back.

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