Presentation to the WorkPlace Trends Conference 2013 in London by Ian Clarke, Board Level Interim | Advisor | Consultant and Arctic Explorer During his presentation Ian will talk about what it takes to prepare for and then undertake unsupported expeditions in some of the most remote and beautiful parts of the planet: in an environment where everything you need to live, thrive and survive has to be both procured and prepared before you take your first step on the ground. In the world of business, a failure to plan can be terminal for the project, in the world of expeditions, a failure to plan can just be terminal!

1. People, Planning and Preparation:
A Polar Experience
Ian Clarke
Contact: ian.clarke@kinderedge.com
“In the world of business, a failure to plan can be terminal
for the project, in the world of expeditions, a failure to plan
can just be terminal !”

2. My life’s journey
…to 1992
…to 2010
…my life now
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3. Let me explain a little bit about the two polar regions……

4. Let me explain a little bit about the two polar regions……

5. So how do you go about getting to somewhere like the North Pole ?
Prepare
Funding
Build the Team
The Vision
Understand the environment
Deliver
Space Plan
Ship /Negotiate
Procure
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6. Bringing some of these planning challenges to life……..
0.7 kg / litre, 1 litre of fuel makes 10 litre’s of water
0.25 kg / pack & 250
calories / 0.5 ltr
Outside of your tent you are burning 700 plus calories an hour, gaining 1.5 nm / hr
Only 2 from 12
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7. So why go through all this ?
“I have often marveled at the thin line
which separates success from failure.”
Ernest Shackleton
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8. People, Planning and Preparation:
A Polar Experience
Ian Clarke
Contact: ian.clarke@kinderedge.com