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Planning & organisation

Section 1: Planning and Organisation

Advice on how to turn your dream into reality, and the leadership styles you might want to adopt in putting together your team.

There are greater opportunities than ever before for people of all ages and abilities to take part in expeditions and fieldwork, and a new chapter offers approaches to providing an inclusive experience for those with disabilities.

The RGS-IBG particularly encourages host country participation on overseas projects, suggestions are provided on how this can be achieved.

Practical issues relating to maps, navigation and catering are also addressed.

The Planning & Organisation section includes chapters on:

Additional information:

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Documents
· 1 Planning an Expedition PDF
· 2 Leadership and Teamwork PDF
· 3 Inclusive Expedition Practice PDF
· 4 Working with the Host Country PDF
· 5 Catering for Expeditions PDF
· 6 Maps, Navigation and GPS PDF
· A1 Sample Planning Checklist PDF
· A2 Reconnaissance Checklist PDF
· A3 Critical Path Plan PDF
· A4 Month by Month Countdown PDF

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