Class of 2016 Module 1 Retreat
Recap by Jim Snell
The EPSE class of 2016 got off to a great start this year. Once again the annual three day retreat took place at the Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook. The first day, September 14th, was spent becoming more aware of each class member’s leadership style and how it can affect the leadership of a team. The second day was spent in the field negotiating teambuilding elements. And the third day …
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Class of 2016 Module 1 Retreat Recap
November 11, 2015 By Leave a Comment
LAMP Teambuilding Event: Module 1
March 2, 2015 By
On January 13, 2015, the LAMP class gathered for their first team leadership session at the Old Poway Park. The teams participated in field exercises that offered three important learning objectives:
A sense of group identity
A high level of communication and trust under pressure
A sense of group efficacy
The session started with a brief orientation and then an exercise where each participant was challenged to give a personal …
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EPSE Teambuilding Event: Module 3, Class of 2015
February 26, 2015 By
The EPSE Class took to the field again on February 23, but this time the class was at the UCSD Challenge Course on campus. The event marked the beginning of Module 3. This day is designed to help people perform even though the element of fear is introduced by sending them 30 – 40 feet up in the air. The day also offered once again an opportunity to gain a greater awareness and appreciation of the critical capabilities needed by a high performance …
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“Surround Yourself With Good People”
October 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment
By Adrian Heath, ESPE Alumni/Teambuilding Facilitator
Early in my Marine Corps career, I had the great privilege to serve under General Joseph “Fighting Joe” Dunford during Operation Iraqi Freedom back in 2003. He was the Commanding Officer of the 5th Marines Regiment within the 1st Marine Division at that time. During an officer meeting before we prepared to deploy overseas, General Dunford addressed us about the three rules of success. …
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EPSE Teambuilding Event: Module 1, Class of 2015
September 12, 2014 By
The EPSE class of 2015 started off the year on September 8th with annual the 3-day retreat at the Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook. It was a great 3 days that allow the students to get to know each other, as well as gaining more insight into themselves as leaders. Day 1 was devoted to Leadership Styles. Day 3 was spent focusing on the results of their 360 feedback report. Day 2 is our kick-off teambuilding event and always the highlight of the …
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EPSE Teambuilding Event: Module 1, Class of 2014
November 19, 2013 By
The EPSE class of 2014 started off the year on September 9th with annual the 3-day retreat at the Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook. It was a great 3 days that allow the students to get to know each other, as well as gaining more insight into themselves as leaders. Day 1 was devoted to Leadership Styles. Day 3 was spent focusing on the subject of Negotiating. Day 2 is our kick-off teambuilding event and always the highlight of the retreat, and …
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EPSE Teambuilding Event, Module 2 is Underway
December 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
On November 12, the EPSE Class of 2013 gathered once again at the Rosa Sattoria Ranch. For the beginning of module two, new teams were formed and went after four important training objects: a sense of group identity, a sense of group efficacy, a high level of communication and trust under pressure, and the ability to organize quickly and make rapid and effective decisions.
The session started with a brief orientation on safety and equipment …
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LAMP Teambuilding Module 2
March 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Leadership and Management Program (LAMP) conducted its second session in the field on March 13th. There were four leadership learning objectives: a sense of group identity for the newly formed teams, the importance of trust and communication, the need for rapid and effective decision-making, and the control of emotions under pressure.
After an orientation, review, and warm up, the teams were divided into three groups with 10-12 …
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EPSE Teambuilding Module 3
March 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
On March 5, 2012, the Executive Perspective for Scientists and Engineers (EPSE) class was in the field again. This time they were going after the high ropes course at Camp Stevens in Julian. New teams were formed, and that called for re-establishing a sense of group identity.The challenges in the course also required the teams (when given a situation and task) to organize their thoughts, quickly devise a plan, and execute.New for this last …
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