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Effective Leadership in Adventure Programming
by Simon Priest, Michael A. Gass
Book Description
Effective Leadership in Adventure Programming, Second Edition, explains how
the key elements of leadership work in theory and practice, and it helps train
the next generation of adventure leaders�training that is paramount to
developing the field.
Through this text, readers will enhance their understanding of this rapidly
growing profession. Renowned authors Simon Priest and Michael Gass provide
in-depth descriptions and real-world applications of the technical,
organizational, instructional, and facilitative skills that are essential to
adventure leadership. The authors also identify what they call the metaskills
that superior leaders use to combine the other essential skills seamlessly and
effectively.
The authors provide fully updated content and references, including new
information on legal liability, risk management skills, and future research
trends in adventure programming. They also do the following:
� Examine the historical and philosophical foundations of adventure programming
� Provide safety and environmental guidelines that leaders should follow
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Describe the organizational, instructional, and facilitation skills that outdoor
adventure leaders should possess
� Identify the importance of flexible
leadership style, problem-solving and decision-making skills, experience-based
judgment, effective communication, and ethical behaviors
The first edition of this book set new levels of excellence in leadership in
adventure programming. The second edition preserves the comprehensive and
classic nature of the original while raising the standard for the field in the
21st century. The authors� skillful approach to integrating all aspects of
effective outdoor adventure leadership makes this book an ideal text for
adventure leadership and programming courses and an outstanding reference for
practicing professionals.
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