We are as good at solving problems around the campfire as we are around the conference table.
This quote came from Alaska Wildland Adventures' 2007 Top Small Workplaces application. The firm, a wilderness travel vacation provider that was one of our 15 winners last year, was talking about their ability to meld the outdoor types that make up much of their 80-person seasonal workforce with practices inherent to indoor work environments, which they often accomplish against the backdrop of the beautiful scenery that surrounds the business' several facilities in and around Girdwood, AK.
Owner and President Kirk Hoessle provides more context for this practice in the following audio clip. Check it out:
For more on the challenging industry this firm is in and their workplace team building and other employee engagement activities, check out this video interview we shot of Hoessle at our 2007 Top Small Workplaces Conference:
Leaders: How do you take advantage of your surroundings to improve team building?
