Framlinghamian 2023 - Flipbook - Page 152
SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
NEWS
Saracens’ culture secrets
revealed at Jonathan Hulley
Memorial Lecture
To a full Headmaster Porter Theatre,
He emphasised the club’s long-term
Saracens’ Head of Culture and Rugby
commitment to developing a culture
Manager, Warrick Lang gave an inspiring
where the main focus is not on player
and motivating talk at the annual
talent, but player personality and a want
Jonathan Hulley Memorial Lecture on
to do right by the team - a place where
Friday 21 April.
every member feels valued and part of a
family. Somewhere described by all who
Lang captivated an audience of engaged
operate within it as an unbelievably good
sports enthusiasts to divulge the secrets
place to come to work, under a model that
behind much of the prestigious rugby
revolves around treating people well and
club’s success, namely its creation of a
ensuring they are always in a good place.
‘tight family unit’ and its focus on honesty,
discipline, humility and work rate.
He recounted to the audience part of the
With vibrant energy and passion for
Saracens’ story which he described as the
both his club and the players within it,
preface to what the club’s culture is about:
he emphasised the signi昀椀cance of team
“We are Saracens, we are a club of
culture in achieving success, highlighting
trusted friends who make memories
how culture has been at the forefront of his
together. We work unbelievably hard
club’s journey to becoming a leading force
and in return are treated unbelievably
in rugby.
well. We are unique. We understand how
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