Think Differently
Away days for organisations to crack your biggest challenge in nature
“Andy and Chloe held an expertly facilitated day...
If you’re looking for a way to help your team bond and grow together, I’d choose Change in Nature every time!”
Natalie Fee, environmental campaigner, author, speaker, and founder of City to Sea
Space to Think Differently
What’s the biggest challenge your organisation is facing? Are you giving it the level of focus and attention it needs? Or are you going around in circles, crying out for a fresh approach?
Grappling with today’s challenges calls for no less than bringing our most refreshed minds into the environment where they perform best. As our world gets ever faster and more complex, we desperately need more time and space for deep, creative thinking. Distracted and worn out employees talking strategy in a concrete box simply won’t cut it.
That’s why some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world take this approach. For example, Bill Gates gives himself two whole “Think Weeks” every year. And there’s a reason he spends these weeks in a remote cabin by a lake. It’s what we all know, and science now tells us – that our minds are much more receptive and creative when we’re out in nature.
Whatever it is you’re grappling with, we can help. We take teams into inspiring natural environments and help them to crack their biggest challenges using the power of creative minds. Each programme is carefully tailored to the team and draws on our unique and tried-and-tested Think Differently process. Over 1,000 people have benefited from our programmes, from CEOs to senior HR, marketing and sustainability professionals.
Building regenerative culture
As well as sparking innovative thinking, our think differently experiences will revitalise your staff, and build deeper, more supportive and collaborative relationships within the team.
Locations
From spending the day at a hidden nature gem not far from a big city to glamping in secluded woodland areas of outstanding natural beauty, our programmes are held at carefully chosen venues across the UK. Many of these are not open to the public. Once we know a bit more about your team’s culture, we can find the right venue for you.
Prices
We can offer our Think Differently programme as a day-long workshop, a 2 or 3 day immersive retreat, or as a longer change process (e.g. two 2-day retreats spaced over 6 months). It all depends on your organisation’s needs. Please get in touch with your requirements and we’ll be happy to provide a tailored quote.
What’s included?
Expertly facilitated discussions, workshops and experiential practices. Exclusive use of a carefully selected site (including accommodation if required). Freshly prepared, healthy and delicious vegetarian meals.
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“Transformative. Changing in nature says it all! If you need a fresh approach, get out of the office and revolutionise your thinking.”
Ben Slater, Founder CEO, Bow & Arrow innovation consultancy
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“Essential. Taking time out from a hectic office and being led through powerful activities in nature allowed us to connect with our core values and get to the heart of what can make our organisation a success.”
CEO, Award-Winning Not-For-Profit Organisation
Case Study 1: Pukka Herbs
In 2019, we ran 12 full day workshops for Pukka Herbs, the fastest growing organic tea company in the world at that time. The brief was to create and facilitate inspiring days in nature for employees to explore personal and organisational purpose.
Following the success of the programme, we also ran a Think Differently day for the senior leadership team.
Feedback (over 40 employees)
100% felt they built stronger connections with colleagues
97% felt a greater sense of general wellbeing
92% felt more inspired and creative
86% felt more connected to their sense of purpose
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“Leaving with a renewed sense of purpose, ready to hit work and day-to-day life.”
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“A heartwarming and humbling day. I am feeling positive and excited about our potential.”
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“Thought provoking and inspiring. I have felt comfortable being out of my comfort zone”
Case Study 2: City to Sea
We designed and ran a day for the 16 staff of City to Sea, an award-winning not-for-profit campaign organisation, to help shape their five year vision, celebrate successes, deepen connections within the organisation and maintain a positive mindset.
Feedback (16 employees)
100% felt more connected to colleagues
100% felt more connected to the purpose and values of the organisation and clearer about their role within it
100% felt a greater sense of general wellbeing
94% felt the day unlocked different perspectives and new insights to solve a challenge they were facing
94% felt more positive about the role and success of the organisation going forward
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"An incredible day. The whole team have nothing but positive words to say. I’m really happy with how everything went and thought the tone, sessions and flow of the day were perfect."
Rebecca Burgess, Chief Executive, City to Sea (2019)
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“By far the best team day I’ve ever been on and I would highly recommend Change in Nature to anyone wanting to find meaning and humanity within their organisation. Being out in nature made it an experience to treasure and remember.”
Head of Marketing & Campaigns, City to Sea
Facilitators: Chloe Revill & Andy Raingold
Change in Nature was created by Chloe Revill & Andy Raingold, two senior sustainability professionals who after many years of working to influence business and policy in Westminster, went on personal journeys in nature to renew their sense of purpose and drive. They set up Change in Nature to help people and organisations deeply connect with the change they would like to see in the world and be fully resourced to make a meaningful contribution in this extraordinary time.
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“Wonderful frameworks and teachings shared by two deeply present, knowledgeable and loving facilitators.”
Can we design something for you?
Do you feel your team or organisation would benefit from some time quality together to think differently in nature? Then drop us a note and let’s see if we can help…