The Consultancy Mindset Learning Circle
The Consultancy Mindset Learning Circle
An honest, practical peer exchange for L&D professionals ready to think and speak more like business consultants.
About the Session
Tired of hearing “L&D needs to be more strategic”—but not being shown how?
Then join this learning circle—a live, informal space for L&D professionals to explore how to shift from order-taker to trusted business partner.
Talking about business can be daunting. This Learning Circle is, above all, a safe space to be vulnerable and learn together.
The session works like this:
1. We explore topics and one of the Five Areas of Consultancy from the Cultivating a Consultancy Mindset guide
2. We answer reflection questions:
💬 Which part of the guide most resonated with you and why?
💬 What’s one recent training request you’ve received—and what might be behind it?
What You’ll Walk Away With:
✅ A fresh perspective on how to spot and frame real business problems behind learning requests
✅ Confidence to ask consultant-style questions without feeling like an imposter
✅ Techniques and tips on how to set a target, measure impact and show business value
Come with a cup of coffee, tea or other drink and get comfy!
Who is it for?
L&D Designers, Managers, Consultants and Heads who are responsible for learning design and strategy inside their company and want to learn how to turn training requests into measurable business initiatives that drive impact.
About Your Host: Saad Qureshi
Saad has a rare blend of business and learning expertise, with £27 million in sales generated as a commercial leader and 15+ years in L&D—first in higher education, then corporate learning.
He’s the author of the pioneering guide Cultivating a Consultancy Mindset, and founder of Managerkind, where he has developed over 15 practical techniques to train sales, engineering, and customer services and L&D leaders to be business-minded, accountable, and compassionate—without losing their humanity. He delivers anti-theory workshops, coaching, and learning circles like this one.