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A quarterly forum for Chief People Officers to connect, share and shape the future of work.
People leaders are navigating one of the most transformative periods in the world of work. From AI and workforce redesign to culture, talent scarcity, retention and organisational resilience. The challenges have never been more complex or the opportunities more exciting.
That’s why we’ve created an invitation only CPO Forum - a quarterly, in‑person roundtable in London, bringing together Chief People Officers and senior HR leaders to network, exchange ideas and explore the shifts reshaping people functions, organisations and performance.
Why?
At New Street Consulting Group, we work with people leaders every day. We know how critical it is to have:
- A trusted network you can go to for real conversation
- A space to sense‑check ideas and hear what others are trying
- Insight into emerging trends before they hit
- Confidence in navigating both the people challenges and business realities shaping your organisation
The CPO Forum gives leaders the opportunity to step back, reflect, and gain fresh perspective alongside peers who truly understand the role.
What's in it for you?
An opportunity for you to connect with peers
Engage with fellow CPOs, build trusted relationships, expand your network, and share knowledge in a closed, senior‑level setting.
Insightful Discussions on the Issues that Matter
Each forum focuses on a rotating theme at the top of the people agenda, such as:
- AI and the evolving HR/People function
- Workforce, skills and operating model transformation
- Culture, engagement and belonging
- Leadership effectiveness and succession
- Talent attraction and retention in a competitive market
- Organisational agility and change readiness
- The future of hybrid work and productivity
- Data-driven HR decision making
A Collaborative, Candid Environment
There is no formal presentation. No selling. No slides. Just honest conversation among peers solving real problems and exploring new thinking together.
Curated Insights and Thought Leadership
Our NSCG experts share the latest trends, data and perspectives from across our leadership consulting, talent intelligence, culture and organisational effectiveness practices.
Secure your place:
Succession Planning: Reducing Leadership Dependency and Building Leadership Depth
Wednesday 14th October 2026
- Breakfast session: 09:30 - 11:00am - Full
- Lunch session: 12.30 - 2:00pm
Huckletree, 40 Leadenhall, London, EC3A 2BJ
In this session, we'll explore one of the most important questions facing organisations today: as complexity grows and demands on leaders continue to increase, are we building sustainable leadership capability, or becoming increasingly dependent on a small number of experienced leaders to drive performance, decision-making and organisational stability?
We'll discuss how succession planning is evolving beyond identifying successors, towards building leadership depth, distributing capability and creating organisations that can thrive through change. Together, we'll explore where the sweet spot lies between strong leadership and leadership dependency, and what today's CPOs can do to build the leadership depth needed for long-term organisational success.