Rebecca Groves

Every year at Leading Design London, something special emerges, and 2024 was no exception. This sold-out event brought together 15 world-class speakers and 240 design leaders in the iconic Barbican Centre, surrounded by the leafy paradise of the Conservatory and striking Brutalist architecture.

As summer draws to a close and there’s that ‘back to school’ feeling in the air, I’ve been thinking about what it is that makes Leading Design London 2024 (6–7 November) the must-attend conference for design leaders.

This question seems to come up a lot. What exactly is the difference between coaching and mentoring and when should you choose one over the other?

It’s not easy being a design leader. People are looking to you for answers. You feel like you have to act as though you’ve got a roadmap, even when you’re making it up as you go along. And that’s at the best of times. The current downturn has increased the pressure and decreased the budgets.

We’ve got something that can help.