What's on the Agenda
- Share innovative practices for leader development and succession planning
- Explore the role of peer learning, mentoring, and reverse mentoring in growing leaders
- Learn from leadership development efforts that didn't land, and why
- Design a cross-organisation peer learning initiative we can take forward together
- Champion internal mobility and leadership diversity across the sector
Key Questions
- What are the most innovative practices for leader development and succession right now?
- How can we make peer learning, mentoring, and reverse mentoring genuinely work?
- What lessons can we draw from leadership development efforts that fell short?
- How might we design a cross-organisation peer learning initiative together?
- How do we champion internal mobility and leadership diversity in practice, not just in principle?
Before You Join
Come ready to share one leadership development practice that's worked well in your organisation, and one that hasn't. The honest reflections are often the most valuable part of the day.
- Format and location: In-person at BRC HQ, Covent Garden
- Facilitators / Guest Speakers: To be confirmed
Let's work together to shape leadership development that grows talent from within and builds a stronger, more diverse pipeline across the sector.
Not part of the Learning Leads Forum yet?
This forum is open exclusively to BRC Retail Members and is perfect if you work in learning, HR, or talent, or simply have a passion for learning. It’s a space to share insight, hear from experts, and come together on common topics and challenges—all for the benefit of tackling issues collectively. If you’d like to join, please contact our Head of Learning, Vicki Young, through the email link below.
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