THE FRONTIER APPROACH – All Frontier Group programs skillfully combine:

Adventure (n. An unusual and exciting experience)
Whether teams are competing in outdoor challenges, having interactive classroom discussions, or enjoying a competitive cooking challenge, the spirit of adventure is in all Frontier Group experiences.

"It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves - in finding themselves.”
—Andre Gide

Learning (n. to gain knowledge, comprehension or mastery through experience or study)
Every Frontier Group program is designed with specific learning outcomes. Some are aimed at learning new team skills, others at enhancing self-awareness, and some result in interesting new take-away’s, such as wine appreciation and orienteering.

“Learning is not compulsory…but neither is survival.”
—Denning

Fun (n. A source of enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure)
Some of the most powerful and lasting learning experiences come from times in our lives that are extremely positive or negative. The Frontier Group’s goal is to make our programs memorable through positive energy and an enjoyable experience.

“You can learn more about a person in an hour of play than in a lifetime of conversation.”
—Plato

FRONTIER PHILOSOPHY

Effective teams allow workplaces to be productive, challenging, and fun.
”Teams are tools. As such, each team design has its own uses, its own characteristics, and its own limitations. Teamwork is neither “good” nor “desirable” – it is a fact. Whenever people work or play together they do so as a team.” Peter Drucker

Effective teams take effort and practice. Simply put, people don’t always play well together. Most professional teams – sports teams for example – practice approximately 90% of the time so they are ready to win the game. Corporate teams are lucky if they get to practice 1% of the time and as a result rarely reach their collaborative potential.

A key ingredient to effective teams is healthy relationships. In a workplace full of voicemail, email, and brief meetings, teams rarely have the time and opportunity to develop authentic and trusting relationships.

THE FRONTIER ADVANTAGE – The Frontier Group is a leader in the team-building industry because of:

Our Experiential Approach – Confucius wisely said “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand.” People learn most effectively through experience. Our action-based approach to team-building also results in a more enjoyable and memorable experience. For more about Experiential Learning read our article Learning is not a Spectator Sport.

The Appropriateness of Our Programs – Frontier Group experiences are designed to engage all participants, regardless of ability or activity level. There are always vital roles for every participant. Also, programs skillfully balance the tension between having fun while not being hokey or silly.

Our Responsiveness and Customization – The Frontier Group team is dedicated to providing our clients with prompt team-building solutions that fit their unique needs. All programs can be tailored and modified to work with a wide range of group sizes and event themes.