Aligning leaders. Shaping what’s next.
Early in February, CJC leaders and emerging leaders came together for our 2026 Leadership Day, which was a dedicated opportunity to step back from day-to-day delivery and focus on alignment, culture and leadership impact.
As CJC continues to grow, maintaining clarity of direction and consistency of leadership is essential. Leadership Day provides space for open discussion, shared learning and strategic reflection across the business.
A Focus on Direction and Capability
The day combined strategic thinking with practical leadership conversations, covering:
- Vision and future direction
- Strengthening and maintaining a healthy pipeline
- Leveraging data and systems to support informed decision-making
- Business development in 2026
- People leadership and collaboration
Rather than concentrating on operational detail, the sessions focused on leadership behaviours, decision-making and the broader responsibilities that come with growing a resilient and future-ready organisation.
Importantly, Leadership Day was not limited to senior leaders. Including emerging leaders reinforces CJC’s commitment to developing the next generation of leadership capability and building depth across the business.
Guest Insights and Industry Perspective
We were pleased to welcome Holly McGhee and Andrew Warren-Smith from EY, whose session on shaping the future with confidence set a strong and reflective tone for the day. Their insights reinforced the importance of mindset, clarity and adaptability in leadership.
We also extend our thanks to Michael Eager, Dan Taylor, Orla O’Sullivan, Jason Morris, and members of our Business Development panel for facilitating open and practical discussions throughout the program.
A particular thank you to Ed Riley, who provided a valuable perspective on business development and networking. His session encouraged leaders to think beyond traditional approaches and instead focus on authentic relationships, long-term reputation and meaningful engagement within the industry.
Leadership as a Continuous Investment
The day was hosted by Colin Calder and Nicola Mills, who reinforced the importance of leadership alignment as CJC continues to evolve. We also acknowledge the work behind the scenes to coordinate and deliver a seamless event.
Leadership Day serves as a checkpoint — an opportunity to reflect, recalibrate and strengthen alignment across the business. The insights and discussions from the day will continue to influence how we support our teams, collaborate across disciplines and deliver value to our clients.
Investing in leadership today ensures we continue delivering with confidence tomorrow.
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