March 20, 2024 Published

Leadership Development Trek - After Action Report

By Facilitator: Dr. Evans

Distance

10 km

Load

12 kg

Participants

6

Duration

2h 0m

Conditions: Clear skies, 15°C, rolling hills terrain

1 What Was Planned

  • 1. Practice leadership rotation under fatigue
  • 2. Develop reflective discussion skills in real-time
  • 3. Build trust through shared challenging experience
  • 4. Apply leadership principles in practical setting

2 What Actually Happened

  • 1. Leadership rotation occurred smoothly with clear handoffs
  • 2. Real-time reflective practice improved observation skills
  • 3. Team reported increased trust and cohesion post-activity
  • 4. Leadership principles applied naturally to situation

3 What Went Well

  • Leadership rotation occurred smoothly with clear handoffs
  • Real-time reflective practice improved observation skills
  • Team reported increased trust and cohesion post-activity
  • Leadership principles applied naturally to situation

4 What Could Be Improved

  • Time allocation for leadership feedback sessions
  • Individual preparation for leadership turns
  • Documentation of leadership observations
  • Transition time between leadership periods

5 Lessons Learned

  • 1 Leadership effectiveness decreases measurably after 90 minutes of sustained effort
  • 2 Preparation for leadership role significantly impacts performance
  • 3 Simple, structured feedback is more effective than open-ended discussion
  • 4 Physical and mental fatigue affect leadership abilities differently