From Passion to Profession: Building Stronger Teams in the Climbing Industry

How can professionalisation, training and leadership pathways strengthen climbing teams and improve retention? The panel will discuss the dangers of the "Accidental manager", how they approach management training, the role of national qualifications and the pros and cons of internal promotion vs bringing in strong talent from outside of the industry.

Moderator: George Lonsdale

Panel:

• Katya Creed, Chief of Staff, London Climbing Centres
• Andrew Denton, CEO, Outdoor Industries Association
• Jack Griffiths, Director & CEO, Flashpoint Group