Leadership Training and Development

Sample Itinerary 

Day 1 – Arrival, Connection & Intention

Morning – Travel & Transition

• Travel on the Bergensbanen scenic railway to Finse

• Journey through valleys, forests, and mountain plateaus — an intentional slow transition from daily pace to reflective space.

Afternoon – Arrival & Orientation

• Arrival in Finse and check-in at DNT Finsehytta

• Welcome coffee and introduction from your leadership facilitators

• Short walk and “First Reflections” session: Where am I now as a leader? What do I hope to gain here?

• Leadership Exercise 1: The Landscape of Leadership – identifying personal strengths and growth areas through guided discussion.

Evening – Shared Table & Shared Goals

• Home-cooked dinner together at Finsehytta

• Workshop: Setting the Course – exploring the power of intention and group trust-building

• Group planning for the following day’s outdoor sessions

• Optional: quiet reflection time or informal fireside discussion

Day 2 – Experience, Challenge & Insight

Morning – Lessons in Motion

• Traditional mountain breakfast at Finsehytta

• Outdoor Leadership Sessions I & II – field-based exercises on communication, situational awareness, and decision-making. Examples: task planning, group dynamics under pressure, adaptive leadership tasks

• Leadership debriefs are integrated throughout, linking outdoor experience to workplace realities

Lunch – Packed Mountain Meal shared on location, surrounded by Finse’s glacier and landscape

Afternoon – Reflection & Feedback

• Guided reflection and constructive feedback session for each participant

  • Framework: Observe–Reflect–Apply

  • Focus on communication, collaboration, and personal growth

• Team activity: Active Feedback in Practice – peer-driven insight exchange to strengthen trust and accountability

Evening – Inspiration & Connection

• Dinner together at Finsehytta

• Inspirational talk: 'Leadership Beyond Your Comfort Zone'

• Light-hearted games night – connecting through laughter and shared experience

Day 3 – Integration & Forward Vision

Morning – Reflection & Commitment

• Final mountain breakfast

• Team debrief: What did I learn? What will I take home?

• Workshop: Leadership Next Steps – converting insights into concrete actions

• Closing circle and personal experience log

Afternoon – Return Journey

• Depart Finse on the Bergensbanen train

• Arrive in Oslo mid-afternoon

• Optional guided reflection on the train: journaling and successful self-prompts

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of the experience, participants will:

• Develop greater self-awareness as leaders

• Strengthen team communication and collaboration

• Build resilience and adaptability in challenging environments

• Create a personal action plan for continued growth

• Experience the restorative and reflective power of Norway’s wild spaces

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