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Welcome to our leadership blog - where ideas, experiences, and expertise come together. Hear from our community, expand your leadership toolkit, stay ahead with trends and insights, and keep up to date with Institute news.

Leadership news, trends & insights:

Leadership beyond the uniform: Making your military experience count
11 November 2026

Leadership beyond the uniform: Making your military experience count

Leaving the Armed Forces brings a wealth of new opportunities, but knowing how to navigate the civilian workplace and communicate the value of your military experience can sometimes feel daunting.

Why work-life balance matters: What leaders need to know
10 November 2026

Why work-life balance matters: What leaders need to know

There is no single formula for a healthy work-life balance. It does not necessarily mean dividing the day equally between work and everything else, nor does it mean working fewer hours at all costs.

Leadership Briefing: 9 November 2026
09 November 2026

Leadership Briefing: 9 November 2026

This week’s reports highlight some familiar challenges, including the continued conversation about the importance of developing skills.

Why listening isn't always easy
05 November 2026

Why listening isn't always easy

Listening isn't always straightforward. A difficult conversation, a tight schedule or an uncomfortable piece of feedback can test even the most well-intentioned leader.

Understanding workplace conflict: From disagreements to damage
05 November 2026

Understanding workplace conflict: From disagreements to damage

Understand why workplace conflict happens, how it affects people and organisations, and when healthy disagreement can become damaging.

Are your people learning the way you think?
04 November 2026

Are your people learning the way you think?

Workplace learning used to be easy to spot. Someone identified a gap, booked a course and sent people back to work hoping something useful would stick.

Leadership Briefing: 2 November 2026
02 November 2026

Leadership Briefing: 2 November 2026

This briefing explores what the latest policy announcements and research tell us about those relationships, and the implications for leadership practice.

The Oxford Exchange Gains Institute Approved Status
30 October 2026

The Oxford Exchange Gains Institute Approved Status

The Institute of Leadership is delighted to welcome The Oxford Exchange Leadership Programme as a new Institute Approved programme, recognising its commitment to developing confident, capable and globally minded future leaders.

Budget 2026: What Leaders Need to Know
29 October 2026

Budget 2026: What Leaders Need to Know

The Chancellor's Budget contains immediate measures for businesses alongside longer-term changes to investment, skills and local growth. For leaders, the task is to identify what will affect their organisation directly, what may create opportunities, and which changes still depend on implementation.