HOME   PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT   SELECTION & ASSESSMENT   TEAM DEVELOPMENT   LEADERSHIP COURSES   TALENT MANAGEMENT   ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT   TRAINING FACILITIES   EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITIES   ILM ACCREDITED COURSES   NEWS AND EVENTS   THE CHARITABLE TRUST   JOBS/ASSOCIATES   EDUCATIONAL COURSES   SKIING & ACTIVITY COURSES   ABOUT BOWLES   TEST YOUR SKILL   HOW TO FIND US   CONTACT US   Here are a few of the great problem solving, individual and team development activities available at Bowles. We design each training course or programme with your input, to suit your team's development needs.  For more information contact us at development@bowles.ac Problem Solving/Team Challenge Activities Duration: 30- 45 minutes Personal Challenge level: Low Impact, Suits all Develops: Communication, Concentration, Lateral Thinking Description: We have a range of indoor and outdoor activities that require teams to work together to solve the problems effectively. Examples include Flagpole, Treasure Hunts & Chemical Spill. The Bog! Duration: 30- 45 minutes Personal Challenge level: Medium Impact. Suits anybody that can walk along slippery planks, balance on small log islands and doesn’t mind the smell of stinky ponds! Develops: Team Co-ordination, Planning, Communication, Lateral Thinking Description: Get close to your team mates and cross the log island maze using only the planks provided. Jacob’s Ladder Duration: 30- 45 minutes Personal Challenge level: High Impact. Suits physically fit individuals who are able to lift and support other team members up a giant ladder. Develops: Team support, succeeding under pressure, coaching skills Description: A team of 3 or 4, (supported by an additional 3 or 4 team members) climb the parallel horizontal log beams to the top. Trapeze - leap of faith Duration: 30- 45 minutes Personal Challenge level: High Impact, Suits anybody that can climb a ladder and jump from a platform to a suspended bar. Develops: Confidence, Achieving goals, Coaching skills, Succeeding under pressure Description: The infamous leap from a 15 metre high bird table to the trapeze.  Most people ask to do this twice so that they can attempt it a second time – blindfolded! Abseil - (Option to self manage) Duration: 1 hour Personal Challenge level: Medium/High Impact. Less physically demanding than the wall. Not suitable for those petrified by heights. No age limit. Develops: Confidence, Achieving goals, Coaching skills, Succeeding under pressure Description: Complete an abseil from the top of the spectacular sandstone rocks 15 metres high.