Team Building

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Our Belief

The organizational skills of a herd of horses (prey animals) trump those of humans (predators). Horses teach us clear roles and responsibilities, and clear communication for the survival of the herd.

2-Day Workshop Includes...

...Virtual meeting(s) with team leaders to set goals, and uncover team challenges, so our faculty can tailor the program’s design.

...Pre-work Clifton Strengths online personal assessment -- completed by each participant and submitted for faculty review in advance of the program.

--Day 1 Unveiling of your team’s strengths, prepared by The Horse Institute; orientation on what we can learn from a herd of horses.

...Day 2 A series of 30-minute experiential, goal-oriented exercises led by certified facilitators in partnership with equine faculty

...Activity-by-activity debrief with leadership experts who have successful track records with Fortune 100 companies, and the world's best academic institutions.

...Deep-dive exploration to call out "Aha!" moments, insights and parallels to the day-to-day work environment.
...Wrap-up outlining specific action items and behaviors that will transform team productivity and workplace performance.

To explore a Team Building workshop crafted to meet your group's unique objectives, book an exploratory call with our Executive Director Marie-Claude Stockl. https://calendly.com/mc-thehorseinstitute

No prior horse experience required.
No horseback riding involved.

Today's Reality

The most successful businesses are built by effective teams, whether multi-level, multi-functional or short-term task forces convened for high-stakes challenges. At the same time, today's workplace is more global, technology-driven and "next generation" than ever before.

For the first time in history, four generations are working together. Team members are required to engage in new ways. And deadlines are tighter than ever. Miscommunication and misdirected efforts abound, resulting in wasted hours, or worse...burnout before success is achieved.

A Fresh Reality

According to the literature, every new team must work through three phases to become high-functioning; Forming, Storming, Norming¹ -- which can take weeks, even months. The Horse Institute helps teams accelerate this process during a custom-crafted two day workshop featuring experiential coaching in the form of Equine Assisted Learning (EAL).

Eye-Opening Results

Participants and their employers consistently report that their experience at The Horse Institute heightened their team's ability to establish productive group dynamics, build trust and bond, tackle problems and find better solutions. The return to the office more aligned and energized...motivated and empowered to tackle their next challenge.

To explore a Team-Building workshop and book an exploratory call with our Executive Director Marie-Claude Stockl. https://calendly.com/mc-thehorseinstitute

1. Tuckman, B.W. (1965)

"I learned to remember the horse (i.e., client/vendor). Open my peripheral vision. Be aware of other team members, even the quiet ones (the horse)."

— Wharton

A Fresh Eyes Experience from Start to Finish...

Accommodations

If needed, we are happy to suggest accommodations for your team. For example, you can book your stay in a boutique hotel in Bernardsville, NJ just minutes from our New Jersey facility at the Bernards Inn

https://www.bernardsinn.com/

Their accommodations are enhanced by excellent service and amenities. They also offers nice dinning onsite.

Lunch and Snacks

We take great pride in working with local suppliers to provide delicious farm-to-table lunches. Let us know in advance what are your dietary preferences and restrictions. Snacks and refreshments will be refreshed through the day.

Around the Corner and Across the Globe

The Horse Institute’s base of operation is the US, conveniently located in the tri-state area around New York City, including parts of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

We also have experience with excellent facilities in Northern California, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and would be happy to discuss your specific needs.

TEAM BUILDING CUSTOM

Services*

Full Gallop

Off to the Races

Winner's Circle

Face-to-face coaching for two days; 1:4 faculty-to-learner ratio

Clifton Strengths personal assessment reviewed by faculty in advance of the program

Experiential, goal-oriented exercises with horses led by certified facilitators (no horseback riding involved)

Debrief with leadership and communications experts

Deep-dive exploration of insights and parallels to the day-to-day work environment

Wrap-up with specific action items to transform your workplace performance

Five hours of prep, including calls with the client

Pre-workshop survey

Three follow-up meetings with client

6-month executive coaching for one or more participants

*For groups of 6-12 people. Includes lunch and snacks. Does not include transportation, lodging or dinner.