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A BSES expedition to Greenland provides the data for a recently published research paper.
Information for those who missed the weekend will be available shortly.
UK Flight Disruptions
Advice for Extreme Arctic flights and those travelling to the YE briefing weekend
9 Skills
Development of, or increased awareness and understanding of the following skills are the intended outcome of participation in the expedition. At this time of life participants are readily able to absorb this information, particularly when it is delivered in the practical context of the expedition where the results of using these skills really matters.
It is intended to build on previous understanding, and to give power of expression and a vocabulary in line with that which will be used in later life, especially in the context of career.
Styles of leadership, different approaches for different situations. The example of role models and practice.
Components of and roles within a team. The importance of each playing their part, of looking out for, encouraging and helping each other.
Giving and receiving instructions, the importance of timing and quantity of information.
The use of templates and procedures.
With strong links to both leadership and team working, the planning required and tasks involved getting a group briefed and prepared for activities.
Understanding and sharing the risks faced throughout the expedition. The dynamic nature of risk, and the need for clear actions and communication to manage expedition safety at group and individual level.
Personal organisation to fit in with the team agenda.
The discipline of timing and routine.
The need to check and assist with the progress of others.
Planning and delivering a long term project to fundraise for, and to personally prepare for the expedition.
Giving and receiving feedback in a way that provides encouragement, allows improvement, and avoids the negatives of criticism.
Scientific fieldwork, adventure activity skills
Personal fitness, endurance and stamina
Positive mental attitude
It is intended to build on previous understanding, and to give power of expression and a vocabulary in line with that which will be used in later life, especially in the context of career.
Leadership
Styles of leadership, different approaches for different situations. The example of role models and practice.
Team working
Communication
The use of templates and procedures.
Group Management
Risk Awareness and Management
Organisation, Motivation and Discipline
The discipline of timing and routine.
The need to check and assist with the progress of others.
Fundraising Project Management
Feedback
Expedition Skills
Personal fitness, endurance and stamina
Positive mental attitude
As a registered charity, BSES depends upon the generous support of its Members, Supporters, Sponsors and Partner Organisations.
Our Objective is to take young people on expeditions of a challenging and scientific nature in demanding natural wilderness environments overseas to develop their self-reliance, teamwork, leadership and spirit of adventure.
We welcome your financial support for any of our projects or expeditions. We are enormously grateful to the individuals, parents, companies, charitable trusts and foundations that support us on a regular basis.
For more information on ways you can support BSES, please click here.
For more information on ways you can support BSES, please click here.
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As a registered charity, BSES depends upon the generous support of its Members, Supporters, Sponsors and Partner Organisations.
Our Objective is to take young people on expeditions of a challenging and scientific nature in demanding natural wilderness environments overseas to develop their self-reliance, teamwork, leadership and spirit of adventure.
We welcome your financial support for any of our projects or expeditions. We are enormously grateful to the individuals, parents, companies, charitable trusts and foundations that support us on a regular basis.
For more information on ways you can support BSES, please click here.
For more information on ways you can support BSES, please click here.
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