WE ARE
GRAND DYNAMICS
We develop inspirational, world-class leaders and high performance teams through immersive training and development experiences.
OUR
MISSION
Grand Dynamics is dedicated to facilitating individual, team and organizational development through value added, customer centered, experiential training design and delivery.
ACHIEVE YOUR HIGHEST POTENTIAL
OUR STORY
Amidst a mountain climb of Mount Moran in Grand Teton National Park in Jackson Hole, Wyoming brothers Tim and Todd Walther became inspired to use experiential outdoor adventures to help business teams and leaders. Thus began a multi-year journey that included formal studies with Bachelor degrees in Applied Business Psychology, Master Degrees in Experiential Education and Organizational Development.
Working with other consulting companies including AON, Pecos River and Outward Bound Professional provided a foundation for delivery models and in 1998, Jackson Hole became the official headquarters of the company.
Executive retreats, team building events and Action Seminars were created using indoor and outdoor experiences for corporate groups. Over the next 25 years the company would expand to offer services across the USA and the globe. Specialized events and training were the hallmark of GDI services, all the while being featured in countless publications.
Founded in Jackson, WY in 1998, Grand Dynamics began with the intention of supporting individuals and teams to achieve their highest potential and positively contribute to our world. To this day, that purpose remains our True North.
WHAT MAKES US
UNIQUE
OUR
PEOPLE
Our People are Everything
Unlike many leadership and team building companies, our founders and staff are professionally educated in the field of organizational psychology and experiential learning. We have decades of experience delivering highly impactful events for clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to SMBs. Our staff includes world class business leaders, adventurers, thought leaders, facilitators and executive coaches. Our training and experience allow us to offer clients a combination of business savvy, adventure experiences and leadership lessons that inspire and get bottom line results long after the completion of our events. Learn More
OUR
EXPERIENCE
Looking for a company that’s done it all?
You’re in the right place.
Since 1998, we’ve delivered every type of event you can imagine: large-scale corporate team building events, keynote speaking, executive retreats, high performance team trainings, outdoor adventures, individual coaching, and more. We are constantly working to stay on the cutting edge of our field – innovating new events, perspectives, and teaching methods. We also contribute to the advancement of the field of corporate training through books, conferences and practice groups. This work is our passion, and we will stop at nothing to achieve our highest potential – and yours. Learn More
OUR
PHILOSOPHY
We Achieve Lasting Impact
We believe that events and trainings should leave a lasting impact. Yes, they should be fun and enjoyable, but if they don’t bond the team, teach them new skills, and spark some AHA! moments, then they have missed the mark.
We carefully craft our experiences taking into account client goals, company messaging, employee abilities, and the event setting, to ensure that your teams have the most enjoyable and exciting experience possible that will also uplevel their enthusiasm, productivity and leadership skill
OUR MODEL
Clarify Your Purpose
Your goals and purpose become our compass as we design your event.
Prepare People to Learn
We understand the way adults learn. The scientific literature shows us that certain heightened emotional states promote greater openness, trust, willingness to learn, and the ability to see new perspectives. We specialize in creating these states for individuals and groups.
Teach and Model the Best Tools
We have studied and practiced almost every model for individual and team performance that exists. We curate and present the most appropriate tools and lessons to meet your goals and create the greatest positive impact possible.
Facilitate Experiential Learning
The great philosopher Confucius famously said, “I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.” Experiential learning is by far the most effective way to bond people and teach new skills in a meaningful way. Our expertise lies in facilitating these kinds of learning experiences.
Transfer Learnings to Daily Life
It’s one thing to go to an event and have a powerful experience, but we know that teams need support to effectively transfer these new ideas, experiences and ways of working into their daily lives. We offer these lessons and support during and after our events to ensure the highest return on investment possible.
WHAT HAPPY
PEOPLE ARE
SAYING
WHAT WE
OFFER
“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be sparked.”
– Plutarch
OUR HOME IS JACKSON HOLE,
WYOMING
While we conduct events and trainings around the globe, we always carry a bit of our home with us. Jackson Hole is a global icon of adventure, high performance and pushing limits – all core values of Grand Dynamics. Here the last of the Wild West meets modern day adventure with the towering Teton mountains hosting outdoor experiences that will be etched in your mind forever. Add in world class hotel and resort options along with award winning restaurants and cultural experiences, and you’ll discover the essence for all we represent.
START PLANNING A
UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
FOR YOUR TEAM
Contact us today to begin your planning and discovery process.
ARNO ILGNER
ASHLEY CHAPMAN