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      Charles Hosford
Charles Hosford, developer of Leadout®, built on Fred Fosmire's initial concept to market this experiential activity into a unique, exciting and versatile leadership development simulation.

Charles was an internationally known Management Consultant. With over 35 years of experience in the field, he was one of Behavioral Science's early advocates in the 1960s. He was best recognized for his contributions to leadership development, team-building and conflict management in business and educational settings.

Following 15 years in public education, he served as an internal consultant for leading organizations during the years leading up to 1971 when he formed his own consultancy firm, Charles Hosford and Associates. After his death in 2007 his wife, Holly Hosford, along with daughters, Leslie Rose and Charlene Mann, became principals in the firm.

Charles dedicated his professional life to creating innovative, challenging, safe, fun and inspirational learning environments.
Leadout® reflects Charles' approach to learning and teaching.
Charles L. Hosford
(1923 - 2007)
   
Fred Fosmire's creativity is exemplified by the versatility and richness of his Real Estate game which was the basis for Leadout®.

After a distinguished career at the University of Oregon and as an independent consultant to a number of major corporations, he retired as Senior Vice President of the Weyerhaeuser Company.
       
"Hos is, for me, the ultimate model of what we know effective leadership should be."
    - Charles Pyron, Ph.D.
      (1938 - 2007)