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Leadership Conversations

Open to all Outward Bound staff, Leadership Conversations are virtual workshops to learn about, discuss, and apply important leadership skills, tools, and concepts.

Upcoming Sessions

All sessions will take place from 11am-12pm PT/2-3pm ET

Enjoying Camp Fire

From Chaos to Coordination:
How to Prioritize  Your Work
February 19, 2026

OB is a mission-driven organization, so every project can feel mission-critical. But with limited time and resources, it's impossible to do it all. Learn practical tools to help you manage your work with confidence.

Dog Sledding

Fundamentals for a Strong Team Culture
April 16, 2026

Whether you're a team leader or an individual contributor who works collaboratively, understanding some foundational elements of a successful team culture will support you in achieving deeper alignment, growth, and impact.

Trip Planning

Managing Up & Sideways
June 25, 2026

How can you use management skills with your boss and peers? How do you exert influence without formal authority? Learn tactical strategies to support you in working confidently and collaboartively at all levels of the organization.

Sunset Kayak

Understanding Access & Belonging
at Outward Bound
March 19, 2026

Learn the basics  around OB's commitment to access and belonging and how we operationalize it through our work on course in the communities we serve. Facilitated by OBUSA's  Director of Equity & Access, Elyse Rylander.

Camping

Equity in Hiring
May 21 , 2026

Join us to learn strategies and tools for making OB's hiring processes more equitable. From clear job descriptions to structured interviews, this session will give you practical guidance and opportunities for peer learning.

Making Tea in Nature

Microagressions: Naming, Navigating, and Interrupting
July 16, 2026

Join us to gain a deeper understanding of microaggressions, identify common microaggressions, share real-life examples, and practice ways to respond as targets, bystanders, and leaders.

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