• We once learned that the world was a large machine that could be measured and predicted in the name of efficiency.
• Now we’re learning that the world is a fluid system that’s difficult to measure and predict, and in fact, is most dynamic somewhere between chaos and stability.
  
• We once learned that employing homogenous groups of people all driving in the same direction, toward the same goal, meant sure success. (we even gave it a name - alignment)
• Now we’re discovering that diversity ensures innovation and creativity, and we live in a world that requires large quantities of both in order to thrive.
  
• We once learned that people at the top of a hierarchical structure were powerful and could control those underneath them in the structure.
• Now we’re not sure where the top is, if there even is one, and that people must be collaborated with and not controlled.

TomorrowToday.biz has discovered a unique learning space in the Kwa Zulu Natal Midlands, where new learnings are being explored and taught by new teachers. We’ve not created and manipulated an experience to support lessons we think you should learn; we’ve arranged an encounter for you to discover the questions you should be asking.

Along with the expertise of Carl Bronner, and the companionship of 16 amazing Friesian Horses we’d like to invite you and your team to join us on a day encounter that will leave you worldview altered as you learn to ‘whisper’ to these uniquely beautiful animals, and in the process discover 'Savvy Leadership.'

Horse Whispering Explained:
'Horse whispering' is a misleading term in that, contrary to popular belief, horses don't speak any human language (that we're aware of) and so whether you shout or whisper, there's not much chance you're going to get the response you were hoping for. The response comes from the connection you have with your horse using body language and touch. Traditional methods of command and control are not useful, as there are no bridles, ropes or harnesses. Historically, 'horse whisperers' were thought to have magical powers that calmed a frightened or wild horse. Today we know that it is not magic, but method. The popular movie, The Horse Whisperer, has increased people's awareness of the possibilities of horsemanship from the heart.

Communication is the key. Not communicating as we know it, but rather as the horse understands it. Speaking the language of the horse involves looking into the eye of the horse and building a relationship based on trust.

Our methodology:
We are passionate about leadership development in the 21st century. We know that leadership styles must change, but for some leaders it is difficult to get a handle on exactly what this change looks like. We constantly look for analogies and experiences that we can use to help our clients understand and get to grips with these changes. Seeing and experiencing the art and science of horse whispering seems to be a key to unlock some of these lessons for our clients. The value is not in the awesome experience of directing a massive horse - the value is in the leadership lessons learned, and the changed behaviour back at the office. That's our focus.

Some have argued that there are dangers in drawing simplistic analogies between horse management and human leadership. Obviously, the lessons learned are not simplistic - we are not teaching leaders to control people by stroking their necks, for example. We can also reassure you that we are not working on ways of treating humans like animals. We focus on the frameworks and principles, that will help participants make the links to human behaviour and leadership.

We do not wish to make excessive claims for what we are doing, but our experience justifies our intuitions about this method. One of the keys to any experiential learning activity is that it leads to unexpected discoveries and insights. As participants observe the way horses react to certain behaviours, it becomes quite obvious to them that they have seen similar human reactions to similar leadership styles in the workplace. The debriefing time after the activity is designed to lead participants to reflect on leadership styles and methods, and issues that might not otherwise surface in a leadership course often arise. The key is not the activity itself, but the subsequent debrief and input from TomorrowToday.biz.