The document summarizes the activities and lessons learned from a 2.5 day outbound training camp. It describes a variety of team-building exercises, including erecting tents, balancing bamboo sticks, trekking, rock climbing, rappelling, river crossing, kayaking, and football. Key lessons included the importance of planning, communication, coordination, sharing responsibilities, working towards a common goal, and drawing inspiration from teammates. Participants felt it was a memorable learning experience that provided personal and professional insights.

1. Outbound Training 2k6 A journey into the wilderness… A journey in search of the self…

2. Excitement | Apprehension | Quiet No Network | Introspection DAY 1, December 5 th 2006 0715 hours | Arrival Saat Taal 0830 hours | Breakfast 0915 hours | Assembly

3. 0930 hours | Activity 1 3 teams; 3 tents; to be dismantled, component accounted for; re-erected; through-put time – 45 minutes average; output – no surface defect but none would have stood through the wind Realizations and Learning 5 minutes of planning save a lot of rework It’s important to read the question paper before starting to mark the OMR – even in real life! The process is equally important as the end

4. When the groups are small the Communication is very effective & Group is in Focus. When Groups are Medium the Communication remains effective to large extent whereas focus distracts. When Groups are large Communication must be very effective & Large groups can be broken into sub groups fixing the Role function of each member to meet the goals. This is a demonstrated fact & we all have noticed , this can be applied in our corporate life. We all have experienced the spirit of facilitation to each member at any point of time while undergoing various activities. Why this experience exist when we are on outbound training why not this can be applied at work place. Vivek Rampal It was a enriching experience being with the entire team. The first activity was a perfect example of the importance of communication. I learnt that the bigger the group ,better is the coordination required and the importance of positive mindset .Track was again a test of fitness as in the last track and learning which i had in the last visit became more stronger i.e." Whenever i will feel demotivated , I will look at my teammates ,it will reenergizes me." Enjoyed the River crossing , rappelling and rock climbing, disappointed with myself for not completing the rock climbing. Soccer and the two activities of introspection conducted by facilitators was a good learning experience. Overall this tour gave me time to be in my normal self, full of learning experience and i will try be there next time again. Harsh Wadhwa

5. 1130 hours | Activitiy 2 One Bamboo cane to be lowered resting on two rows of 12 forefingers each facing each other without any finger losing contact. Outcome : The cane progressively went up with most fingers losing contact Same activity repeated with two sets of teams with two rows of 6 fore fingers facing each other. Outcome: Less chaos still the cane progressively went up with most fingers losing contact … Break for retrospection; Repeat activity; Outcome: As desired 1330 Hours Lunch Realizations and Learning In a team, it is important to focus on one’s own role rather than finding faults with others. Planning and coordination act as a springboard for any task. Its important to stop and think for a while when repeatedly faced with failure.

6. Trekking Three Teams – Three Guides – Three Mentors – Three Routes – 12 Kilometers- Mountainous terrain – Rain – Wind – Shine - One Destination Heavy Baggage – One Bench – Firewood – Supplies – Water Bottles – Two Tired Feet 1645 Hours Tea – Noodles – Sandwiches on a Hill Top 6 Kilometers from BaseCamp –Beautiful Sunset Return Trek to Base Camp. Reached 1930 Hours Cooling down Realizations and Learning It is important to keep moving in life no matter how difficult the circumstances pose to be. It is important to concentrate at the task at hand as well as not lose the bigger picture. In a team it is important to share responsibilities to attain synergy

7. DAY 2 Introspection Rock-Climbing Rappelling River Crossing Three teams | Three Mentors | Guides | Took turns in completing all three activities Realizations and Learning Reflection: What holds the deepest meaning in my life? family | self | behaviour | freedom | people It is important to plan a path of action before undertaking a project. Mid way it might become difficult to re-chart the path without losing momentum.

8. DAY 2 | After Sundown Two Teams | Fivers and GET-MTs | Two hours time | Prepare and present a cultural evening Two hours of brainstorming | Five events | Professional performance | A perfect winter’s evening around the bonfire! It is important to work together towards a common goal. The team’s performance and glory brings far more satisfaction than individual efforts. Perfection is our goal. Excellence will be tolerated!

9. DAY 3 Introspection Football 4 teams | 3 Games | Knockout | 5 minutes a half | Winner takes it all! Boating / Kayaking 2 boats | 2 kayaks | 24 eager sailors taking turns to row Where am I? What did I learn? It is important to strategize and coordinate with team members. Balance is necessary in every aspect of life, especially in kayaking! We might try and mould our environment to take a turn in our desired direction. But in the end it is always the resultant of a combination of factor that decide the direction. It is important to synchronize with and supplement each others’ efforts in a team to arrive at productive results.

10. It was an amazing experience for me, which will certainly help me personally as well as professionally. Gave a great insight on my strengths and weaknesses( physical and mental). I can easily relate to the learnings which can be used in our daily life to ensure effectiveness in achieving professional and personal goals. Ashish Bahri What to say! A very enjoyable two and a half day. Never thought of having such a wonderful experience. Every activity provided some learning experience whether it was stick balancing, river crossing, rock climbing etc. It also gave me an opportunity to introspect and self explore myself and tested my capabilities as a team member and as an individual. It was really wonderful to be a part of such group. Truly a memorable experience! Amitendra Kumar