Talented graduates are a key competitive asset to any organisation. Channelling their energy, enthusiasm and raw talent in the right way is essential in making sure that you get the very best from your graduate intake. That’s why, at The Outward Bound Trust, our corporate development programmes are designed to add real value to both the individual and the organisation and enable your graduates to build the capacities, strengths, behaviours and commitment that they need to drive your organisation forward.
A unique approach
- Wild and remote environments as a catalyst for development
- Learning through adventure to develop real, relevant and ready-to-use skills for the workplace
- Engaging projects and adventurous outdoor challenges to move delegates out of comfort zones
- Practical applications of theoretical models to develop capabilities to transfer to the workplace
- Review and reflection to process to enable improved performance
- Expert facilitation from some of the industry’s most experienced practitioners
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our approach to graduate development.
Our phases of development
Induction – supporting new graduates to successfully integrate into the workplace. At this stage we concentrate on building core capabilities and interpersonal skills whilst giving your new cohort a positive sense of corporate values, purpose and direction.
Transition – developing graduates as they move into their next phase by equipping them with decision-making and leadership capabilities. We assist with the transition from team member to team leader.
Progression – giving graduates the support they need to develop the capabilities for the next step in their career and enabling them to take ownership and responsibility for their own progression. This phase will reinforce the networking, influencing and leadership abilities that they have already acquired and cement your graduates’ commitment to your organisation.
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Organisational benefits
- Graduates who are committed to your organisation and ensuring its sustainable future
- Graduates who are able to perform more effectively at an earlier stage
- Graduates whose workplace behaviour and attitudes are aligned to your corporate values
- Graduates whose core capabilities match up to their academic and technical promise
Benefits for your graduates
- The ability to apply appropriate styles of influence and leadership
- An understanding of how to gain effective developmental feedback on performance
- Enhanced communication capabilities to engage with and get the best out of others
- Enables graduates to understand their full capability and potential
To find out more about how The Outward Bound Trust can work in partnership with your organisation to develop your fresh talent and ensure the success of your graduate scheme, please call us on 01931 740000 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Testimonials
HSBC - Graduate Development
Dave Swales, Senior Manager - Graduate Development Programme
BAE Systems - Graduate Development
Bernard Kellett, Capability Development Manager, Military Air Solutions
Airbus - Graduate Development
Alan Davis, Head of Talent & Executive Development
Airbus - Graduate Development
Alexandra Iliopoulou, Direct Entry Graduate
Working in Partnership
Lancaster University Management School
Over 100 students from Lancaster University's MBA course took part in an induction programme at Eskdale, The Trust's Corporate Development venue.
