Unity 28-Day Challenge starts today – get involved

April 29, 2019

Welcome to the start of the 28-Day Challenge. Over the next four weeks thousands of colleagues will be taking part in daily challenges to increase their familiarity with Unity in a fun and collaborative way.

We deliver many different types of training at the Trust to suit different learning styles, but research shows that we retain a lot more information through experiential learning and the 28-Day Challenge is a perfect example of that.

To help colleagues familiarise themselves with the layout of Unity, we have a replica you can use called the Play System, which can be found on Connect. It was recently updated and is a safe place for you to explore Unity and practise using it to support your work.

Throughout the 28-Day Challenge there will be a dedicated hotline on extension 2670 where you can talk to a trainer or even book one to help you through an issue. They will be able to access your PC remotely and guide you through any problems, or come to your area to support you first hand.

Following the QIHD earlier this month, many of you will now have assessed yourself against the relevant ‘Unity – It’s all about U’ checklist, which outlines the 10 core requirements for using the system in your role.

If you haven’t self-assessed as yet, you can find the checklists on the Unity section of Connect. You will find other useful items there too, such as a glossary of terms, standard operating procedures and frequently asked questions.

It’s really important that you assess yourself at the start of the challenge to see where you are and what you need to work on. Even if you’re not sure how to complete any of the requirements – that’s ok!

Throughout the 28-Day Challenge, and beyond, focus on practising with the Play System, and asking colleagues and trainers for advice if you’re not sure of something. You can also use the eCoach in the Play System, and the quick reference guides and videos on the Unity section of Connect.

The 28-Day Challenge should be an enjoyable way to explore Unity through a series of bite-sized tasks. They won’t take long to complete and should help you to feel more comfortable and confident when using the system.

But if you feel worried, or that you require some additional help, please talk to your manager, who will be able to identify the most appropriate support to ensure that you feel ready to use Unity effectively.

Once the 28-Day Challenge is completed, your manager will check in with you to verify that you are able to complete the 10 requirements for your role using the relevant ‘Unity – It’s all about U’ checklist.

We really hope that you enjoy the experience and find it beneficial. Remember, there is lots of time to practise and lots of support available to ensure that you and your teams are ready for Unity.

#Hellomynameis Bethan and I’m Deputy Director of People and Organisation Development

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