Working with horses to develop our leadership abilities
At Dompé, we cultivate a culture centered on continuous learning, supporting personal development of our teams. This is why we strive to advance leadership through innovative methods.
A few weeks ago at Angera Woods Village, near Lake Maggiore, the first group of our talents experimented with equine guided learning, a novel approach designed to stimulate self-awareness and personal growth. The classroom is a paddock and most of the tutors have four legs and a tail. Participants are guided to uncover the potency of their own intentions and the alignment between their emotions, thoughts, and actions.
Horses have an innate ability to attune themselves to people and discern the harmony or discord within their emotional landscape. They respond with specific reactions, mirroring what they perceive. The adept trainers, skilled in decoding these equine behaviors, effectively "translate" them into valuable feedback for the participants. This guidance aids in surmounting resistance fostering an environment conducive to learning and contemplation, all without overly structured interventions.
"People perform well when they are in touch with themselves - says Margherita Treves, Head of HR Corporate & EU at Dompé Pharmaceuticals - To build good relationships with others and advance in your career, you need to know yourself, be authentic and inclusive, have effective communication skills, and have a deep understanding of the company you work for. We expect a lot from our employees but also want to give a lot in return. Training is voluntary, but it is available to everyone."