• Explore the power of visionary leadership
• Learn how to create synergy in teamwork
• Understand the importance of determination and perseverance

Sir Chris Bonington is Britain’s best known climber and one of the most successful expedition leaders in the world. He has been at the cutting edge of climbing for the last forty years.

Sir Chris will explore why reaching the highest point on earth requires teamwork of the highest level. He will describe his own personal feeling of success in reaching the summit of Everest at the age of 50, as a member of the Norwegian Everest Expedition. The expedition placed eighteen climbers and Sherpas on the summit in three separate ascents - a record for a single expedition. This was possible because of superb planning and organisation, but most of all because of the quality of teamwork amongst expedition members.

The leader was Arne Naess, a millionaire shipowner, and Sir Chris acted as chief of staff looking after the logistics and advising on strategy. Sir Chris will analyse Naess's approach to leadership and explore the dynamics of decision making within the team. He will draw parallels between effort on the mountain and realities in the business and management world.

About Sir Chris Bonington

Chris Bonington is one of the most successful expedition leaders in the history of mountaineering. He has spoken to companies and organisations around the world and is a visiting lecturer at Cranfield School of Management.

Chris was honoured with the Founder’s Medal of The Royal Geographical Society in 1974, the CBE in 1976 and a Knighthood in 1996. He has held many honorary appointments and currently is President of the British Orienteering Federation, LEPRA (The British Leprosy Charity), and is Chancellor of Lancaster University. He is also non-executive Chairman of Berghaus, Britain’s leading Outdoor manufacturer. Although well past retirement age he remains a keen and active climber.