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Case study

How do you build psychologically safe, high-performing teams under extreme pressure?

An amateur round-the-world yacht-racing campaign needed safe, high-performing teams amid extreme pressure. Mission Performance coached 24 skippers and 24 crews through experiential learning, residential retreats, on-site workshops and sustained global coaching. It raised coaching quality, improved communication and created a platform for teams to share feedback and support.

Coaching of Skippers and Crew throughout 2 additions of the Round the World Yacht Race.

  • Location:Global
  • Audiences:24 skippers and 24 crews
  • Format:Experiential learning; residential retreats; on site workshops; global program of coaching support

Results:

Higher quality coaching and communication and the provision of a platform to share feedback and support.

Problems Solved:

How to create safer performance orientated environments for teams operating under intense pressure.

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Rob Lewis, Founding Director at Mission Performance

Rob Lewis

Founding Director

Rob holds a degree in Development Economics and Development Studies and began his career teaching English, Geography and Physical Education in secondary schools.

Chris McLeod, Founding Director at Mission Performance

Chris McLeod

Founding Director

For the last 25 years and as a founding director of Mission Performance, I’ve developed close collaborative relationships with clients from a wide range of industries helping them deliver their strategy and to transform their internal leadership and management capability.

Matt Burgess, Director of Communications Practice at Mission Performance

Matt Burgess

Director of Communications Practice

An actor by trade, Matt has worked extensively in theatre, television and film, starring in productions such as; War Horse, Prometheus and Black Mirror.

Gerry Devries, Consulting Director and Coach at Mission Performance

Gerry Devries

Consulting Director and Coach

Since leaving the Marines in the early 90s and taking his MBA at London Business School, Gerry de Vries has become a specialist in turning businesses around.

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