


The 4 Skills that will Enable Successful AI Adoption in Manufacturing
Written by Dr Alastair Jones, Leadership Consultant at Instep AI adoption in manufacturing is at a pivotal moment. The AI […]
Why Analytical Leadership Is More Important Than Ever Before
Leadership has always mattered. What has changed is the complexity of the decisions leaders are now required to make, and the risk attached […]
Reflections From Our Retail & E‑Commerce Roundtable
By Lisa Khosla, Client Director at Instep UK Last week’s Retail & E‑Commerce Roundtable left me feeling genuinely energised! Not just […]
The Future of Manufacturing Leadership (and How the Manager’s Role Is Changing)
By Carly Bradshaw, Associate Trainer, Instep UK. Manufacturing leadership is shifting rapidly. Recently I hosted a roundtable with senior leaders […]
6 Things We Learned at the Make UK National Manufacturing Conference 2026
By Iain Cole, Client Solutions Manager, Instep UK Last week, I attended the Make UK National Manufacturing Dinner and National […]
7 Key Leadership and Management Skills in 2026
Leadership and management skills sit at the centre of every organisation’s ability to adapt, deliver results, and keep people engaged […]
6 Reasons Why Human Skills are the New Currency of Leadership Success (According to Dr. King)
Written by Kartik Bhatt & Lisa Khosla, Client Directors at Instep UK. Human skills are the foundation of leadership in […]
Why Apprenticeships for Women Are Key to Closing the Skills Gap
The UK is facing a critical digital skills shortage. Eight in ten businesses report difficulty finding candidates with the right […]
Closing the Skills Gap in Manufacturing and Construction: 5 Practical Steps for HR Leaders
The skills gap in manufacturing is fast becoming a business-critical issue. That’s because, in the UK alone, manufacturing lost £4 […]
Leadership Training: The Complete Guide to Developing Leaders Who Actually Lead
The Importance of Leadership Training If you think leadership training is about sending someone on a two-day course and hoping […]