Your Leaders Know Business. But Do They Know People?
What does it take to lead people and drive performance in an AI-driven world? Discover the People Practice capabilities that HR and L&D need to develop in tomorrow's leaders.
Key Takeaways
- Discover how People Practice capabilities influence business performance, people development and the ability to lead through change.
- Explore how HR and L&D can move from isolated training sessions to building practical, measurable leadership capabilities.
- Understand which leadership capabilities will matter most as people and AI increasingly work together.
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Why People Practice Is the Missing Link in Business Performance and Change?
For years, we’ve encouraged HR professionals to learn the language of business, understand organisational priorities and demonstrate their impact on performance.
But what about the other way around?
How much have we invested in helping business leaders understand people?
Managers set objectives, track performance and make decisions that affect their teams every day. But how well do they understand what really drives motivation, engagement, development and retention?
How do they make fair, informed decisions? How do they respond when teams lose motivation? And how will their role evolve as AI takes over more operational tasks and people increasingly work alongside AI agents?
At Noosfera, we want to open a conversation about the People Practice capabilities business leaders need to drive performance, develop people and lead through change.
We’ll bring together three professionals with different perspectives and experiences to share real leadership stories, challenges, decisions and lessons learned.
Through their experiences, we’ll explore what changes when business leaders develop a deeper understanding of people, why effective leadership development goes beyond traditional soft skills training, and what it takes to lead teams in an increasingly AI-driven world.
We’ll also look at the role of HR and L&D in this transformation: how can we move from individual leadership training sessions to building practical, measurable People Practice capabilities that make a difference in everyday management?
Together, we’ll explore what a future-ready people leader looks like, combining business understanding, People Practice skills, human capabilities and AI fluency.
Our goal is to answer one essential question: What should we develop in our leaders today to prepare them for tomorrow?
Because building healthier, higher-performing organisations starts with leaders who understand both business and people.
Event Team
Speakers and Hosts
Speaker
Carmen Grigore
Carmen is Senior Consultant at Korn Ferry, with over 10 years of experience in leadership and organisational development. Having led teams and transformation projects herself, she brings a practical perspective on people, change and business performance. Her expertise spans organisational design, leadership development and coaching. A CIPD Diploma holder, she is also a tutor for the local CIPD community.
Speaker
Ioana Lupu
Ioana is Head of Supply Chain at Orange Romania, leading 43 people and five managers. With a background in marketing and international projects, she has led organisational and digital transformations, including a new operating model and reskilling initiatives. Named among Romania's Top 100 Young Managers in 2026, she is currently pursuing a CIPD Level 5 Diploma.
Speaker
Raluca Dolan
Raluca Dolan brings over 20 years of international HR experience, turning people strategies into measurable business results. As a member of Cognizant Romania's executive team, she helps shape growth, transformation and organisational culture. Passionate about future-ready HR, she focuses on building high-performing organisations where people and business thrive together.
Organizer
Mădălina Popescu
Madalina is Strategic Development Manager at Noosfera. She works at the intersection of people, learning, and business goals, building partnerships that support organisational growth and transformation. With experience in HR and client development, she brings a practical perspective on how people development can drive real change and long-term impact.