We have been running this programme for students of a few Indian Institutes of Management for the past 11 years.

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) of Indore, Lucknow, and Bangalore have been offering it as a credit course for many years.

The Goa Institute of Management and Lloyd Business School also offer the programme to their students.

As students trek to a summit, theoretical concepts and lessons around teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, and effective communication come to life. We've see that in a short span of time, they not only learn collaborative leadership skills and behaviours — they internalise it.

• Collaborative Leadership Programme for B-Schools and Management Institutes

Duration: 4+ Days

• Collaborative Leadership Programme for other Colleges, Universities, and Institutions

Duration 2-4 days

Write to us on learning@indiahikes.com for more details. We also customise programmes according to your institution's needs.

Stringent safety processes are built into how we operate. There is a process for preparing team members, a process to monitor their health 3 times a day, a process for management of accidents, a process for managing altitude sickness, and a process for evacuation. We have processed for trekking and a separate process for difficult sections. Any potential risk is nipped in the bud.

Our extensive trek experience matters here. Trekking trails are not new to us. We have nurtured and developed these trails for many years. We have our own base camps on these trails. Safety of all team members is our responsibility, from the time the programme starts till it ends.

We draw up a Risk Assessment and Management plan before every trek - especially when it involves children. We prepare a risk assessment and management plan for each project we take with a school. You can download our sample safety plan here.

Most modern safety equipment used in the Indian trekking community has been introduced by us. This has fundamentally changed how trekking is done in our country.

In all of our treks, we carry a high-altitude medical kit, an evacuation kit, a technical kit, radio equipment, and oxygen cylinders (pulse oximeters and BP monitors are standard equipment carried by our Trek Leaders, including ropes and carabiners). 

Coming Together for Collaboration

Teams face adverse weather conditions, like snow or rain. They cook their own food, set up and unwind their campsites and find their way through mountain trails.

Each day is designed to be a little more challenging in terms of terrain, altitude, and specific team activities. 

None of this is easy to do. Overcoming these challenges, day in and day out as a team tests and develops their collaborative leadership skills.

To sharpen the learning, the entire expedition is broken down into carefully designed activities. Every activity has a specific takeaway. It requires every team member to work collaboratively every single hour of the programme.

Key to an immersive experience

Reflection sessions at the end of each day form a crucial element. They enable teams to introspect on their learning each day. Guided by the facilitator, participants reflect on the activities of the day, and discuss what worked and what did not.

During reflections, team members address conflicts in a way that resolves them. They strategise and plan for the next day, taking into account the learning so far.