Developing next generation talent leaders for an AI-driven world of work.

Trusted by leading companies and institutions

We’re proud to introduce the Future Talent Leaders’ Programme, created in partnership with FutureTalent Learning.

It represents a step-change in how talent professionals can develop the credibility, influence and agility needed to lead in an AI-powered world of work.

Programme overview

This 12 month programme builds the transformational capabilities needed from next generation talent leaders. It is structured into highly practical monthly tasks or ‘Missions’ that develop the management, leadership, change, project and AI skills needed to lead.

01

How to Develop Yourself & Lead in Talent

Building self-awareness, credibility and agile leadership behaviours.

02

How to Coach, Mentor & Influence Across the Talent Ecosystem

Using coaching and mentoring to empower others and strengthen collaboration across HR, business and external networks.

03

How to Retain & Motivate Talent Through Enterprise Engagement

Designing human-centred experiences that combine AI-driven efficiency with meaningful human connection.

04

How to Collaborate & Align Across the Talent Ecosystem

Bringing together HR, leaders and providers into an integrated people strategy.

05

How to Set Talent Goals & Measure Enterprise Impact

Connecting talent metrics to enterprise value, blending human judgement with analytics.

06

How to Develop Yourself & Lead in Talent

Building self-awareness, credibility and agile leadership behaviours.

07

How to Manage Risk & Enable Responsible Growth

Balancing compliance with innovation in the face of technological disruption.

08

How to Solve Workforce Challenges Through Strategic Planning

Applying systems thinking and scenario modelling to anticipate skills shifts.

09

How to Build Strategic Talent Partnerships

Strengthening stakeholder management and positioning talent as a driver of competitive advantage.

10

How to Deliver Talent Projects with Enterprise Value

Leading EVP launches, HR tech implementations and brand campaigns with commercial impact.

11

How to Lead Change Across the Talent Agenda

Combining change methods with creativity to embed AI adoption, hybrid work and DEI.

12

How to Present & Advocate for Talent Strategy

Using communication and storytelling to influence boards and position talent as a strategic driver.

“To be considered the best in your industry, you don’t need to be the best at any one thing. You need to be good at a variety of complementary and rare skills your industry values and that your competitors lack.”

Steven Bartlett, The Diary of a CEO
Future Talent Leaders’ Programme Ambassador

Steven Bartlett

Why this programme?

For Learners
98%
Report they feel more effective as leaders.
96%
Become more agile in how they approach challenges.
93%
Improve collaboration across teams and functions.
85%
Distinction Rate
For Employers
Talent Leadership in the Age of AI

Most talent professionals are ‘accidental managers’ operating in an environment of unprecedented change. Upskilling them to be able to operate as strategic talent leaders, and innovate with AI across the talent lifecycle is a game-changer.

Driving ROI from Learning Investments

When L&D budgets are under pressure, proving impact is critical. We solve this with an applied learning mini-MBA programme, customised for talent professionals, 100% funded through the apprenticeship levy in England.

Talent Retention and Progression

Fast-track development for the next generation of future talent leaders in your organisation.

Get Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals

Included free of charge within the programme.

Every learner gains a globally recognised Microsoft certification covering the core principles of AI and machine learning, how Azure AI services work, and the essentials of responsible AI - strengthening each participant’s digital fluency and confidence in leading AI-enabled people and talent strategies.

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Employer voices

Everyday activities become learning moments - so growth takes less time, and sticks for longer

“An outstanding programme to accelerate the development of future leaders.”

Roger Minton, Head of Leadership Anglo American

Leadership at a global scale

“FTL’s Programme has become the core of our management development strategy. The FTL team are slick, responsive and a pleasure to work with.”

Nick Dormor, Leadership Development Babcock

Highly Customised Leadership Development at Scale

“The engaging content, relevant skills areas and different format mesh so well with how we work day to day.”

Rebecca Keeble, Talent Lead

M&S – Developing Emerging Leadership Talent

“We recognise FTL’s programme as a fantastic way of retaining our top talent.”

Sam Screpis, Head of Talent

easyJet – Upskilling top talent for the Future

Meet the experts who bring our learning to life.

Our faculty combine academic depth, real-world experience and human insight — helping every learner translate big ideas into everyday leadership practice.

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