This session is designed for senior leaders in schools and trusts who want to elevate the impact of professional learning on staff performance and student outcomes. It delves into how strategic, evidence-informed people development can reveal untapped strengths across teams and create lasting improvement. Participants will examine how to align professional learning with core priorities, apply robust methods for evaluating its effectiveness, and cultivate an environment where growth feels natural and expected. Leaders will leave with practical frameworks for developing talent at every career stage, strengthening retention through purposeful support, and building the collective capacity needed for confident, future-focused school improvement.