Bruno Baumann

Bruno Baumann: Crossing Boundaries – What Managers Can Learn from Adventurers

Bruno Baumann’s research expeditions have led him to explore the great natural landscapes of the Earth for many years. There he realized how crossing borders has the power to surpass a simple adventure, and become an important mean of finding answers to fundamental questions of human beings. He is recognized as a great connoisseur of the Himalayan and Silk Road, with his ear always tuned to the currents below the surface of mainstream and stereotypes. The Spiegel magazine referred to him as the Schliemann of the 21st century. His numerous books and films are dedicated to the theme of „overcoming boundaries“, i.e. the limits of one’s own performance, the boundaries of cultures and religions, the boundaries between people as well as the limits of their own thinking.

Lecture topics by Bruno Baumann

Being an adventurer means learning from borderline experiences. Crossing from the comfort zone to the challenge zone is necessary to achieve personal and professional goals. This applies equally to individuals as well as to the modern global economy. What counts in this force field is courage for innovation, risk management, skillful decision making, and efficient trouble shootingh. Though, it is only humans that often resist abandoning their comfort zone. Based on the example of his GOBI SOLO expedition, Bruno Baumann describes in this multimedia lecture how to use the right visions to increase motivation and enthusiasm in order to overcome borders that limit us in work and everyday life.

Our world of employment has become so complex that the quality of collaboration is critical to the success of a business. The art of leadership is essential for achieving and maintaining the high quality and synergy of teamwork. Each successfully implemented project begins with a vision through the power of images. People are motivated and able to develop creative and excellent strategies only through powerful visuals. It is essential for the individual to have a vital interest in problem solving. Another important requirement is self-responsibility. In this lecture, using the example of desert expeditions with managers, Bruno Baumann explains which leadership skills are necessary to lead a team to success.

Expeditions by Bruno Baumann:

1989 Walking by foot through the Taklamakan in China, the largest sand desert in the world 1990 -1992 Across northern and eastern Tibet 1993 Expedition to the Tibesti Mountains in northern Chad 1997 Crossing the Transhimalaya from south to north 2003 The first human to travel solo through the Gobi Desert 2004 First ever kayaking the Sutley Canyon in Tibet – a “Grand Canyon” of the Himalaya 2004 Discovery of the lost culture of the Shang Shung Kingdom 2010 Pioneer expedition to the Tien Shan mountains on the border of China and Kyrgyzstan 2011 Libya – crossing of the great sand dune desert and the Acacus Mountains in the Sahara 2011 Himalayas – on the trail of Tibet’s greatest yogi to the mountain paradise of Milarepa 2012 Himalayas – Western Nepal Crossing and Exploring Mt. Saipal South Face (7031m) 2008 – 2012 Cultural caravans along the Silk Road as part of the project „Roads of Dialogue – Silkroad Experiences“