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Here we regularly share thought-provoking articles and expert insights to inspire and inform. We curate valuable content to help you stay ahead in your development journey.

The Commercial Value of Human Capital for SMEs

July 14, 2026 | Victoria Buckenham

You’ve built something remarkable. But are your people – and your leadership – built to scale?

The Leaders We Surround Ourselves With

July 14, 2026 | Victoria Buckenham

Why real diversity in your leadership team is the competitive advantage you might be ignoring. Here Victoria Buckenham explores why the most successful leadership teams are built on deliberate difference.

Why Career Development Stalls in Well-Structured Organisations

July 14, 2026 | Victoria Buckenham

Here, Victoria Buckenham explores why career development so often loses momentum, even inside organisations with strong intentions and strong structures…and why individuals must take greater ownership of their own growth.

The DNA of a Perfect Leader

July 14, 2026 | Victoria Buckenham

There is no single perfect leader. But there is a perfect thing a leader can do: build the conditions in which other people become their best. This article holds Victoria’s view, drawn from years of watching what actually works inside organisations.

Permission to Switch Off

July 14, 2026 | Victoria Buckenham

In this article, VB&A founder Victoria Buckenham makes the case for why giving yourself genuine permission to switch off, on holiday or simply on a break, is not a career risk but a health, performance and leadership imperative.

Take Ownership of Your Development: Why 70:20:10 Still Matters 

June 2, 2026 | Victoria Buckenham

In this article, Victoria Buckenham, Founder of VB&A, revisits the 70:20:10 model and why its principles are still critical for effective, self-owned learning today. 

Returning to Work as a Career Development Opportunity

June 2, 2026 | Victoria Buckenham

In this article, Victoria Buckenham, founder of VB&A, explores why returning to work should be seen not just as a transition, but as a powerful development opportunity for individuals, leaders and organisations alike. 

Find Your Ikigai: A Practical Tool for Reflection & Performance

June 2, 2026 | Victoria Buckenham

VB&A Founder  Victoria Buckenham  explores the Japanese concept of  Ikigai  and how it can be used as a powerful tool for personal reflection, leadership conversations, and organisational performance. In this article, she shares practical ways individuals and leaders can use Ikigai to reconnect people with purpose, strengths, and contribution at work.

Leadership Development that Supports Strategy

March 5, 2026 | Victoria Buckenham

VB&A Founder Victoria examines how leadership development can move beyond workshops to become a true driver of organisational strategy. She outlines what effective programmes look like, and the key questions decision-makers should ask before refreshing their leadership framework.

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