Dylan Hartley is a legend of rugby, making his name immortal as he captained and played as a hooker for Northampton Saints and England. Captaining the Saints through their most successful period in their 140-year history, he led the side to the club's first-ever Premiership title and went on to captain England on a world record-equalling run of 18 test victories. Two Six Nations winning campaigns followed, including Grand Slam glory. Capped in 2008, his international career spanned a decade until an injury in 2019 forced his retirement. He finished as the country's most-capped hooker with 97 test caps. Dylan is England"s 2nd most-capped player of all time. Now a presenter for BT Sport, Dylan also finds time to give inspirational keynotes and is prepped and primed to inspire you, too.
Professional rugby players, having spent much of their careers in team sports, from clubs to national teams and even the Olympics, possess unique insights into the essence of teamwork. This experience allows them to articulate the importance of teamwork and its intricacies with a level of expertise few can match. The talk will explore what great teamwork means from the perspective of an athlete who has achieved winning results through effective collaboration. It will also offer strategies to cultivate a culture of teamwork within any organisation, drawing on lessons from the world of professional sports.