Students' Union
Sabbatical Training
Introducing the ground-breaking, one-day session for elected Sabbatical Officers: 'One Team Workshop'
Is your induction properly preparing your elected officers to lead in a new world of work?
Would you like affordable access to one of the best modern training services that global businesses are using?
Explore our purpose-built programme for your elected officers developed by Jack Lowman, Hack Yourself founder
and ex-Sabbatical Officer
Newly elected Students' Union Officers,
University of York Students' Union
"Inspiring, challenging, motivating"
How it works
We use our Hack Yourself approach...
...plus first-hand Union and leadership experience,
to get to the heart of your newly elected officers to:
Create a deep team bond
Quick
collaboration
Focus on impact
We are holding dates for the start of the 2024 Sabbatical Officer term. Get in touch today
Summary
Who's it for?
Students' Unions that want to break the mould and test our approach to uniting newly elected Students' Union Officers.
Format
A full-day workshop (in person or online).
Outcomes
This modern approach is built from our extensive experience of building leaders and high-performing teams. The session will create a unified ‘ONE TEAM’ and has the following outcomes:
TEAMWORK: Create a deep bond between the newly elected Sabbatical Officers that will be the foundation for all to come.
PERFORMANCE: Ensure a great understanding of each other’s strengths, values and passions, to improve collaborative working.
IMPACT: Build new self-leadership and team leadership skills to ensure their big ideas lead to big change.
Tangible outcomes:
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Team manifesto for year ahead
Personal action plan for each Sabbatical Officer
Agreed ways of working together
Identification of team strengths
Emotional connection to form unbreakable bonds
Time management skills
How does the day run?
The non-corporate, energised day will be based on the two principles of hacking – speed and impact. The days cover these sprints:
Gain access – includes our self-analysis modules to help drive performance. You’ll be guided through self-analysis by a coach, and will get to understand fellow Officers in a deep and emotionally connected way
Leak it – communicate and apply yourself with your new team in a compelling way
Collaborate – make plans to enable others to supercharge you
Continually hack – use simple techniques that will help you to continually improve your impact as an individual and a team
Other Students' Union training
CAMPAIGN ACCELLERATOR
This 1-day workshop is a groundbreaking initiative. Sabbs and colleagues will have a
director-level marketer, with award-winning industry experience, to take you through planning, crafting and generating tangible next steps that turn your policy and campaigning ideas into first-class output.
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MID-YEAR REVIVAL
1-day workshop to upskill, revive, re-focus and reset the elected officer team.
You know that slump? Turn it into the next wave of energy. Features some of the best Hack Yourself content and modules.
HAVING HARD CONVERSATIONS
Imagine what could be achieved if your whole team felt confident to tackle the hard stuff. This session will help you improve communication skills, build stronger relationships, and learn how to approach difficult conversations with confidence and skill.
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MASTERING PUBLIC SPEAKING
The ultimate upskilling session for all levels. Get confident online, in the office and on a stage.
Can be done as a 1-day course or a half day.
UNSHAKABLE CONFIDENCE /IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Give Sabbatical Officers and/or Students’ Union colleagues the mindset and tools to hold their own when doubt kicks in. Whether they’re managing up, stepping into new spaces, infleucing stakeholdders or working on something new, this session builds self-belief and tackles imposter syndrome head-on. Often referred to as 'game-changing' for work now, and your career in teh future
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HOW TO COMMUNICATE THE IMPACT OF A STUDENTS' UNION
This short masterclass offers a unique look into the world of impact communications - from best practice to how to make your Union have menaing and relevance with your target audiences. The session helps teams and individuals know why it's important and how to do it in a tailored way for their area of work. Includes an free audi to fyour Impact Report and reccommendations for improvement.
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NEED SOMETHING ELSE?
Imagine what could be achieved if your whole team felt confident to tackle the hard stuff. This session will help you improve communication skills, build stronger relationships, and learn how to approach difficult conversations with confidence and skill.
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More information
Who are we?
Hack Yourself builds modern leaders and high-performing teams.
We are a collective of practicing leaders and coaches that pursue what’s changing in the world of work and get people ready for the opportunities of today.
Our founder, Jack, was a Sabbatical Officer himself and brings his blend of relevant Union, industry and training experience that pushes the boundaries of what is possible with Students' Union training.
Jack was recently interim marketing director at The Prince's Trust, and has held senior marketing and communications positions.
Jack Lowman
Founder and author
of Hack Yourself, Lead Trainer
Contact Jack to talk through
What we do, works
EVERY
Sabbatical officer trained has given
5-star feedback
100%
say they are better connected as a team
100%
say they are more confident to succeed as a team
Alongside Students' Unions, we are trusted by global brands to develop their staff
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From the socials
People also asked:
Q: Where does the training take place?
A: We come to you - we just need a room that fits us all, a screen, and a little space to breakout. We'll take it from there. We can also do it online should you prefer
Q: How long is the Students' Union training day?
A: For in-person courses (preferred), we start at 9.30am and finish at 4.30pm
Q: When do you usually run the training?
A: It works best to bring the newly elected Students' Union officers together within their first 2 - 4 weeks
Q: I'm not ready to book, can we talk later down the line?
A: Of course, although we are a small team and June/July are busy months to fit everyone in. We are holding dates at the moment, and can confirm nearer the time. If another Union wishes to book that date, we will give you first refusual.
Get in touch
Get in touch
We are currently booking dates for 2025.
Email Jack directly and he'll get back to you straight away.
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Just click to email jack.lowman@hackyourselfnow.com
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Alternatively, you can message through Linkedin, or call 07903 288 420