[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The influence of mountains on life and business Why have humans had this burning desire to climb mountains? It’s pretty simple really-to conquer them. Whatever their driving force was, nearly every climber discovers that mountains sometimes end up influencing their lives in a way they would never have dreamed of. At first the influence might have been driven by ego or the desire for that ultimate feeling of achievement, but were later to find out that the mountains were ultimately about humility and humanity. Leadership and change management Mountains are the ultimate platforms for leadership and change management. An environment that unleashes the necessary qualities a leader needs to oversee a company or team and ultimately reach their ‘summits’. Experiencing the vertical dimensions of mountaineering is a lure that is irresistible and life changing. Over the years we have collected stories written by our clients who relate their experiences as climbers to the challenges and hazards of business. There is definitely a strong link and practical implications between getting to the top of a mountain and managing a business or team. Management is all about decisions and most importantly, accountability of those decisions. On a mountain there are many life changing decisions that are constantly being made that influence not only the morale of the climbing team but literally their lives as well. A correlation that can easily be made with the decisions a manager needs to make on a daily basis. Albeit not ‘life threatening’ but the metaphor stands as a reminder of the importance thereof. “The frosted tent fabric sparkles in the light of a torch beam where Brett sits hunched besides me in the cramped tent. He spoons a mouthful of noodles from his old army mug. I slurp my own tepid spoonful, which tastes a
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The influence of mountains on life and business Why have humans had this burning desire to climb mountains? It’s pretty simple really-to conquer them. Whatever their driving force was, nearly every climber discovers that mountains sometimes end up influencing their lives in a way they would never have dreamed of. At first the influence might have been driven by ego or the desire for that ultimate feeling of achievement, but were later to find out that the mountains were ultimately about humility and humanity. Leadership and change management Mountains are the ultimate platforms for leadership and change management. An
