Out-bound training (OBT) is experiential learning held outdoors, where teams tackle structured challenges and then debrief what the experience reveals about leadership, communication and collaboration. Bodhih designs each OBT after a learning needs analysis, links every activity to a learning goal, and runs it with safety planning and challenge by choice.
- Delivered in person at your location or as live virtual sessions
- Designed with the ADDIE model and evaluated for behaviour change
- Offered by Bodhih since 2008 to 2,000+ organisations across 7 regions
Where and how: out-bound training as an in-person workshop in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Jaipur; as a live online course; or delivered overseas in Dubai, Singapore and across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Referred variously as team building, outdoor learning, adventure learning, and hands-on experiential learning, Bodhih’s OBT programs with leading corporates and its diverse teams are known for the laser focus on maximizing individual potential and team performance.
Carefully designed with specific learnings, the obstacle courses and time bound challenges Bodhih’s OBT workshops reflects deep lessons in subjects as varied as Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Conflict Management, Team Building, Effective Communication, Quality Improvement, Mentoring and Skill Development.
Outbound training are a Learning and Development company’s specialized offering. Bodhih brings a decade worth of field experience in building a learning experience that creates mindset shifts and thereafter with the advantages of a safe environment encourages participants to apply learnings to master success-critical competencies
Bodhih’s outbound training experiences offer high degree of custom modifications after detailed learning needs analysis is carried out, discussed and agreed. Meticulous session plan design is undertaken by Bodhih and Client SME’s to tease out lessons and principles.
Call Bodhih’s Out bound learning expert to understand how your learning needs can be framed in an outdoors experience that offers life-altering possibilities.
What participants will be able to do
Trust across the team
Experience depending on colleagues in a way that is hard to create in a meeting room.
Leadership under pressure
See who steps up, how decisions get made and how roles shift when time is short.
Clearer communication
Discover how instructions get lost and practise closing the loop with each other.
Healthier conflict
Surface disagreements during a challenge and resolve them with the facilitator's help.
Planning and problem solving
Plan, execute and review tasks in quick cycles, then compare results with the plan.
Lessons that transfer
Structured debriefs turn each activity into specific commitments for work.
Who should attend
- New teams formed after a reorganisation, merger or launch
- Leadership teams working on alignment and trust
- Sales and project teams preparing for a demanding phase
- Cross-functional groups that need to collaborate better
- High-potential cohorts on a leadership journey
Recommended program outline
Recommended design, customised to your context after a short needs analysis.
01Pre-program needs analysis and safety planningModule 1 · 1–2 weeks before+
- Agreeing learning goals with HR and team leaders
- Venue scouting and activity-specific risk assessment
- Participant health declarations and accessibility needs
- Logistics plan covering travel, food, weather and contingencies
02Arrival, briefing and warm-upModule 2 · 90 min+
- Safety briefing and explanation of challenge by choice
- Ice-breakers that set the tone for the day
- Forming teams and roles
- Energy check and adjustments for group fitness levels
03Low-intensity team challengesModule 3 · 2–3 hours+
- Problem-solving and communication tasks on the ground
- Time-bound challenges with limited resources
- Short debriefs after each activity
- Rotating roles so quieter members also contribute
04Leadership and strategy challengesModule 4 · 2–3 hours+
- Multi-stage tasks needing planning, delegation and review
- Rotating leaders so more people practise the role
- Observation by facilitators on decision patterns
- Debrief notes shared with HR and team leaders
05Group debrief and action planningModule 5 · 90 min+
- Reflecting on patterns seen across the day
- Linking insights to real workplace situations
- Team and individual commitments with a follow-up date
- Optional follow-up session at work a few weeks later
When to choose this
Frequently asked questions
What is outbound training?
Outbound training, often shortened to OBT, is a form of experiential learning held outdoors. Teams take on structured physical or problem-solving challenges and then debrief with a facilitator to connect what happened to their work. It is also called outdoor learning or adventure learning. The debrief is what separates OBT from a simple team outing.
Is outbound training safe?
Safety is planned from the start. Bodhih carries out activity-specific risk assessments, briefs participants before every challenge, collects health declarations and works with venues that provide appropriate equipment and trained staff. Participants follow challenge by choice, which means nobody is forced into an activity they are uncomfortable with. First aid arrangements are confirmed before the day.
What activities are included in outbound training?
Activities range from low-intensity ground challenges, such as puzzles, blindfold tasks and resource-limited builds, to more active tasks where the venue supports them. Each one is chosen for a learning goal like communication, planning or leadership, and the mix is adjusted for fitness levels, weather and the group's profile.
What is challenge by choice in outbound training?
Challenge by choice means each participant decides how far to push themselves in an activity. Someone may choose to take part in a support or observer role instead of a physical task. This keeps the experience inclusive and safe, and it often produces better learning because people stretch themselves willingly rather than under pressure.
How long should an outbound training program be?
A one-day program suits most team-building goals and fits within a working week. Two days, often with an overnight stay, allows deeper leadership and strategy work with more time for debriefs. Bodhih recommends the duration after the needs analysis, based on group size, goals and venue. Large groups may be split into parallel teams with separate facilitators.
Who is the Out-Bound Training program for?
Organisations planning learning programs for their teams. Bodhih tailors the examples, case studies and depth to your industry, culture and team level.
How long is the Out-Bound Training program?
Bodhih tailors the duration and depth to your goals and team, from focused workshops to multi-session learning journeys. Share your requirement and we will recommend a format.
Can Out-Bound Training be delivered online?
Yes. Out-Bound Training can run in person at your location, as live virtual sessions for distributed or hybrid teams, or as a blended journey that adds self-paced learning on Bodhih.org between sessions.
How is the impact of Out-Bound Training measured?
Success measures for Out-Bound Training are agreed with you before design, as part of the ADDIE model. Bodhih can add pre- and post-program assessments on AssessAll and manager check-ins to track behaviour change.