Retreat is a kind of programs to train executives with outdoor activities, such as balancing on planks, building tents blindfolded and stepping through complex webs of ropes. Some other more violent programs will be focused on whitewater rivers, rock walls treetop rope bridges and even fire pits as metaphors for the real life business world. The philosophy behind retreat is to get people out of the office, extend their boundaries and create an atmosphere of fun. Although sometimes the activities seem idiot, they have serious purpose: improving the teamwork to achieve better performance.
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