Research paper: Developing leadership skills through equine facilitated programs
Leadership is a widely studied subject rooted in the history of humans and organisations due to its significant impact on financial performance. The premise of leadership is the capacity to provide confidence and to motivate people to the realisation of a common purpose. While effective leaders should have the capacity to translate a vision into reality they should not be purely task oriented; but should also inspire and motivate people along the way. Leadership skills are not restricted to only a few gifted individuals; many individuals possess the potential to become leaders. It is a question of experience, and the capacity to benefit and learn from one’s experiences...