Friendly Flock

Over the 5 days together, we will be adapting to the environment, establishing  directions, aligning, motivating and inspiring. In other words, wallowing in leadership  and the outcomes it delivers. 

Day I: Where are we? 

Learning the basics of shepherding, observing the environment, testing the terrain, sensing i.e. listening to, seeing what, feeling how everything  is around us. 

Day II: Where do we want to be and why? 

Where do the sheep need to graze and why? And remembering to  take into account both the vision and the context so as to be in the  right place, at the right time and with the right behavior.

Day III: Pacing and Leading 

Ongoing communication is key when leading sheep from where they are to where they need to be. We will be exploring the basics of sound  stockmanship i.e. the art and science of herding animals. 

Day IV: Off we go ! 

Whoever now feels comfortable enough with the idea of herding will  be invited to herd by themselves. Using the skills they have acquired  and insights they have gained, they will lead the flock. 

Day V: Off we go again ! 

Another day of pacing and leading the flock! 

When the day is done and the programme completed, we will be  gathering to share our perspectives, trigger insights from our five  days together on the hills above Saint-Martial.

Schedule

Day 1: Starting at 9:30 ending at 15:30
Day 2: Starting at 9:30 ending at 15:30
Day 3: Starting at 9:30 ending at 15:30
Day 4: Starting at 9:30 ending at 15:30
Day 5: Starting at 9:30 ending at 15:30

Requirements

As the programme will take place outside in nature on uneven terrain, you will need to
bring weather-proof clothing, good hiking boots and walking sticks. Be sure to be fit
enough to walk on uneven mountain terrain. The terrain can be rocky and slippery.