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Leadership on the Sea Program

A Journey of Learning and Adventure

Adriatic Sea

Location

English

Language

900 EUR

Price

6 days

Duration

Leadership on the Sea Program

The Leadership on the Sea Program offers an immersive and experiential leadership journey in a real-world sailing environment. Participants engage in cutting-edge leadership training, team building, decision-making under pressure and practical sailing techniques over a 6-day Adriatic Sea expedition, preceded by a 4-hour leadership immersion session (classroom or online).

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Leadership on the Sea

Program Overview

The program blends:

LEADERSHIP THEORY AND MINDSET SHIFT

EXPERIENTAL LEARNING AT SEA

  PERSONALIZED CAREER COACHING

 

You’ll master collaboration, strategic thinking, crisis communication, and adaptability while experiencing a dynamic environment unlike any classroom.

👤 Course Leader

The program is led by Damir Gavran, an accomplished executive with international leadership experience, digital strategy expertise, and certified sailing qualifications.

Program Structure

Pre-Sailing Leadership Immersion (4 hours)

  • Delivered in classroom or online
    Topics include:

  • Leadership vision & roles in modern business
  • Building team trust & dynamics
  • Communication and decision-making under pressure
  • Leadership in digital transformation & customer experience
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On-Boat Leadership Application (2 hours)
  • Communication in stressful situations
  • Team formation & role assignments
  • Decision-making games and debriefing sessions
Practical Sailing & Skill Development (6 days)
  • Sailing basics, safety, navigation
  • Marina operations & boat handling
  • Strategic teamwork tasks
Optional Career Coaching
  • One-hour individual session with the course leader.

     

What is Included?

The program package includes the sailing boat, comfortable accommodation, an experienced skipper, the course leader, log cleaning services and deposit insurance, ensuring a smooth and worry-free experience throughout the journey.

What is not Included?

The following expenses are not included: Excluded from the program fee are expenses for food and drinks, marina fees, fuel, travel costs, and any optional insurance.

Why sailing?

Sailing provides a powerful real-world setting that challenges leaders to think strategically, adapt quickly and collaborate effectively under changing conditions. Just as the sea demands clarity, resilience and precision, leadership requires the ability to navigate uncertainty, make informed decisions under pressure and build trust within a team.

The dynamic environment on board fosters experiential learning, where leadership theories are directly applied through hands-on practice. Sailing promotes accountability, enhances communication and strengthens problem-solving capabilities, making it an ideal platform for developing the competencies required of modern leaders.

🔎 What You’ll Learn (Sailing Essentials)

  • Terminology & boat parts

  • Steering, tacking & navigation

  • Safety procedures (including Man Overboard drill)

  • Docking & anchoring

  • Team communication & coordination 

     

🚀 Career Benefits

  • Transformative leadership & adaptability

  • Strong soft skills & crisis performance credibility

  • Enhanced communication & collaboration

  • Improved strategic thinking & risk management

  • Confident business decision-making 

     

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