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Learning Leaders Network

We are a community of forward-thinking L&D professionals who connect to learn and explore emerging trends in Leadership Development

Started by our CEO Samantha Caine, the Learning Leaders Network was established in response to a regular request from our clients: How can we, as learning leaders, continue to develop our knowledge and skills in a way that fits with our busy lives?

After multiple guest speakers, interactive sessions and heated panel debates, the Network is going from strength to strength. And we’re really excited about what’s coming up in 2027. If you’re a Senior Leader, HR Manager or Learning and Development Professional, drop us a note and request to join.

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The Likeability Question

How much does being liked matter in business, and what does it cost when it matters too much? Likeability is one of the most powerful and least examined forces in organisational life. It decides who gets hired, promoted and listened to. It also drives affinity bias, soft feedback and leaders who dodge the hard conversation. […]

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Leadership Development
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Influence Without Authority – Leading Across Boundaries

Wednesday 9th September 2026 13:00-14:30 (BST) Guest Speaker: Ilkka Lipasti, Group Vice President, ABBHost: Samantha Caine, Managing Director, Business Linked Teams HR leaders often influence without formal authority. This session shares practical tools and techniques for leading across boundaries. Benefits of attending: – Learn practical models for influencing up, across and outward – Build confidence […]

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Leadership Development
Learning Leaders Network

Leading Through the AI Shift – What HR Needs to Know about Leadership and AI

Wednesday 10th June 13:00-14:30 (BST) Speaker: Samantha Caine, CEO of Business Linked Teams AI is changing how work is done and how leaders lead. This session focuses on the capabilities, ethics and cultural shifts needed in an AI-enabled world. Benefits of attending: – Understand key implications of AI for leadership and workforce dynamics – Identify […]

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