Navigating decisions in the outdoor setting using spheres of practice

Adrian See

Co-owner Blackbox OE

Navigating Decisions in the Outdoor Industry Using the Spheres of Practice

Adrian brings extensive experience in outdoor education, beginning his career as a freelance instructor before taking on roles in adventure training, challenge course management, and learning design. He has worked with various organizations, including Singapore’s Republic Polytechnic and Outward Bound Singapore, designing programs and leading instructor training courses. Adrian is an Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) Challenge Course Manager and Operations Reviewer, as well as a certified climbing instructor who actively supports instructor development and fosters professional communities. Co-founding Blackbox Outdoor Education in 2022, he leverages his expertise, including a Master’s in Instructional Design and Technology, to create innovative training solutions for outdoor educators and experiential learning practitioners worldwide.

In this workshop, participants will examine Bob Ryan’s “Spheres of Practice”. Originally designed for the Challenge Ropes Course, we will make use of it as a framework to help outdoor practitioners effectively navigate the complexities of mainstream common practices, standard operating procedures, and individual preferences. Participants examined practical scenarios in the outdoor industry, assessing how various decisions can be informed by the different spheres in order to enhance self-awareness and systems awareness.

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