Bear Grylls Survival Academy

We are delighted to partner with the Bear Grylls Survival Academy to deliver invigorating team building experiences that go far beyond the training room.

The Bear Grylls Survival Academy day is an immersive adventure for your team in the capable hands of the Bear Grylls survival experts.

Our collaboration with the Bear Grylls Survival Academy means the adventure is both a stand-alone memory-making experience and a powerful learning experience.

We were inspired to partner with the Bear Grylls Survival Academy because they’re the best the business and, sometimes, a team needs to get into a completely different environment to release the inner handbrake and step up to high performance.

We are there with you every step of the way. We observe your team going through the survival experiences and will give team and individual feedback. In brief, we make sure that the learnings are captured and translate into lasting growth for the team.

This may also be linked to one of our leadership development or team development programmes.

The Bear Grylls Survival Academy experience forms part of our Team Growth Accelerator which you can read about here.

Takeaways you can expect from our Bear Grylls Survival Academy day

Bonding at a new level:

Collaboration when faced with survival tasks is a necessity. The challenges of the Bear Grylls Survival Academy scenarios create a shared experience that forges stronger bonds among team members.

Communication skills:

The team has a visceral experience of communication and its impact – both when done well and not-so-well. The experience hones your team’s ability to communicate clearly, listen actively and sharpen their sense of the need for communication.

Problem solving in real time:

Survival situations require quick thinking and problem solving. The outdoor setting provides a natural platform for your team to practice making decisions under pressure, forging resilience and resourcefulness.

Leadership development:

The day provides opportunities for different individuals to step into leadership roles. Identify emerging leaders in your team as they navigate and guide the group through various challenges offering a chance for leadership skills to shine.

Increased trust and camaraderie:

Trust is the foundation of any successful team and we work on this in all our programmes. By facing and overcoming challenges out of the team’s comfort zone, vulnerability is shared and your team will develop a deeper sense of trust and camaraderie.

Stress reduction and well-being:

Stepping away from the office and immersing your team in nature provides a refreshing break. Studies show that exposure to the outdoors reduces stress levels and boosts overall well-being, leading to a more motivated and focused team upon their return.

Enhanced Creativity and Innovation:

The change of scenery stimulates creativity. The Bear Grylls Survival Academy bring a team face to face with challenges they have not seen before. Unburdened by the baggage of accepted ways of doing things, it frees a team to explore out-of-the-box thinking, creating an environment where innovative ideas can flourish.

Adaptability and Resilience:

Survival situations are unpredictable, requiring adaptability and resilience. Your team will learn to embrace change, overcome obstacles, and emerge stronger, carrying these skills back into the workplace.

“As Bear Grylls Survival Academy, we choose the people we work with VERY carefully; in the survival game, your life can depend on who you’re with! We chose to work with Rachel and the RBL&T team because they have the skills and expertise we can trust to turn our memory-making survival days into long-lasting ROI for individuals and teams."