Q & A
Q: Why the wilderness?
A: Being in a different place helps get your head in a different space. To think outside the box requires that you first step outside the box. Nature provides the best classroom for learning.
Q: Do I have to be physically fit?
A: No, this is not a physical endurance test. To assist your reflection there are some spectaular walks for all fitness levels.
Q: Is there cell phone coverage?
A: Limited. Even if you have coverage you are encouraged to be "out of contact". You'll find this truly liberating!
Q: Are there clear business outcomes?
A: You will be given the opportunity to work on what matters most for you.
Along the way we will also have learning conversations on . . .
Developing a learning quest
Discovering the power of lived experience through story telling
Noticing skills
Embracing ambiguity, paradox and uncertainty
Integrating mind and body for optimum performance
Seeing interconnected systems
Along with an exploration of systems thinking, strategy, philosophy, creativity and thinking space.
Q: Is there any preparation before the Retreat?
A: Yes. Andrew will prepare you with some short readings and personal contact before the retreat.
Q: What follow up is provided?
A: Ongoing contact, coaching and mini retreats are available as required.
Q: What do I need to bring?
A: A full list of what to bring will be sent to you along with all other logistics.
Q: Who is Andrew Norton?
A: Andrew is an executive coach who brings a depth of experience and insight into the "thinking of leadership" along with practical down-to-earth application. Andrew has done extensive research on “How leaders think” and has been published in international journals. Andrew has coached senior executives in wide ranging industries, not for profit, private and public sector. Confidential client references available on request.
Qualified parctitioner of MBTI and Firo B.
Andrew is also an outdoors enthusiast, poet and photographer.
Publications
Co Author Elizabeth Smythe and Andrew Norton Leadership: Wisdom in Action, Indo – Pacific Journal of Phenomenology, May 2011
Finding Cadence 2010 @blurb.com
Co Author Elizabeth Smythe and Andrew Norton Thinking as Leadership / Leadership as thinking, Leadership Journal Sage Publications February 2007
Q: Where is Lindis Ridge?
A: Lindis Ridge is one hour from Wanaka in the Lindis Pass. The Lindis Ridge Hut is a musterers hut on Dalrachney Station 5,000 ft (1,524m) above sea level. This is a new hut with stunning and expansive views. See . . .
http://www.lindisridgehut.com/
http://www.3news.co.nz/Experience-NZs-most-spectacular-/tabid/420/articleID/199073/Default.aspx
Ben Lomond Station, Queenstown is also a venue used for Wilderness Retreats.
see http://www.benlomond.co.nz/
Q: Are the retreats global?
A: Absolutley! For international executives who want to take in New Zealand and refresh their thinking this is ideal. I'm also keen to explore other venues around the world.
A: Being in a different place helps get your head in a different space. To think outside the box requires that you first step outside the box. Nature provides the best classroom for learning.
Q: Do I have to be physically fit?
A: No, this is not a physical endurance test. To assist your reflection there are some spectaular walks for all fitness levels.
Q: Is there cell phone coverage?
A: Limited. Even if you have coverage you are encouraged to be "out of contact". You'll find this truly liberating!
Q: Are there clear business outcomes?
A: You will be given the opportunity to work on what matters most for you.
Along the way we will also have learning conversations on . . .
Developing a learning quest
Discovering the power of lived experience through story telling
Noticing skills
Embracing ambiguity, paradox and uncertainty
Integrating mind and body for optimum performance
Seeing interconnected systems
Along with an exploration of systems thinking, strategy, philosophy, creativity and thinking space.
Q: Is there any preparation before the Retreat?
A: Yes. Andrew will prepare you with some short readings and personal contact before the retreat.
Q: What follow up is provided?
A: Ongoing contact, coaching and mini retreats are available as required.
Q: What do I need to bring?
A: A full list of what to bring will be sent to you along with all other logistics.
Q: Who is Andrew Norton?
A: Andrew is an executive coach who brings a depth of experience and insight into the "thinking of leadership" along with practical down-to-earth application. Andrew has done extensive research on “How leaders think” and has been published in international journals. Andrew has coached senior executives in wide ranging industries, not for profit, private and public sector. Confidential client references available on request.
Qualified parctitioner of MBTI and Firo B.
Andrew is also an outdoors enthusiast, poet and photographer.
Publications
Co Author Elizabeth Smythe and Andrew Norton Leadership: Wisdom in Action, Indo – Pacific Journal of Phenomenology, May 2011
Finding Cadence 2010 @blurb.com
Co Author Elizabeth Smythe and Andrew Norton Thinking as Leadership / Leadership as thinking, Leadership Journal Sage Publications February 2007
Q: Where is Lindis Ridge?
A: Lindis Ridge is one hour from Wanaka in the Lindis Pass. The Lindis Ridge Hut is a musterers hut on Dalrachney Station 5,000 ft (1,524m) above sea level. This is a new hut with stunning and expansive views. See . . .
http://www.lindisridgehut.com/
http://www.3news.co.nz/Experience-NZs-most-spectacular-/tabid/420/articleID/199073/Default.aspx
Ben Lomond Station, Queenstown is also a venue used for Wilderness Retreats.
see http://www.benlomond.co.nz/
Q: Are the retreats global?
A: Absolutley! For international executives who want to take in New Zealand and refresh their thinking this is ideal. I'm also keen to explore other venues around the world.
