<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Commercial Leadership Collective ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commercial Leadership Collective ]]></description><link>https://www.the-clic.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:33:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.the-clic.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Malmaison July 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sixth CLIC dinner in Manchester brought together senior commercial leaders from across the built environment to explore the challenges shaping the profession today. From attracting and retaining talent to strengthening governance and improving collaboration between operations and commercial teams, the discussion was practical, honest and centred on one enduring theme: great commercial leadership starts with people.]]></description><link>https://www.the-clic.co.uk/post/malmaison-july-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a635672424f5a9980a7f210</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d378e_c5f40e4cdcb54a82a1a56519cbfceb4c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>accounts4456</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malmaison April 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our latest CLIC dinner at Malmaison Manchester brought together senior commercial leaders to explore one of the industry's most pressing challenges: how AI is already reshaping commercial practice, governance and decision-making. 

From live commercial examples to difficult conversations around risk, judgement and the future talent pipeline, the evening surfaced just how quickly the industry is being forced to adapt.]]></description><link>https://www.the-clic.co.uk/post/malmaison-april-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a63556a50d242d1c89008de</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d378e_eb378e941d2e4c889b4547c35de2a9d2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>accounts4456</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malmaison February 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first CLIC dinner in 2026 centred on a simple question: are current competency standards fit for how the role actually operates today.
Discussion quickly moved to gaps between formal frameworks and real-world expectations.
The open session reinforced where things are breaking, in hiring, leadership, and capability development.]]></description><link>https://www.the-clic.co.uk/post/malmaison-february-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6354ff48a090b991286b73</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d378e_c19b6c9af1ba460b94469065349791d4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>accounts4456</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banyan Manchester October 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manchester CLIC dinner at Banyan focused on how commercial leaders are holding the line as pressure, risk, and complexity continue to rise.
Discussions challenged whether fairness still exists in the system, and where responsibility truly sits when things go wrong.

The consistent theme: judgement, not process, is becoming the defining factor in commercial leadership.]]></description><link>https://www.the-clic.co.uk/post/banyan-manchester-october-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6350c0424f5a9980a7e310</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:54:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d378e_1f2af42add5b4eaea5ae3d6240cff2b6~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_640,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>accounts4456</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banyan Manchester July 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The July session at the Banyan Manchester focused on how commercial teams are operating under constant pressure and shifting expectations.
Discussion centred on whether leaders are being properly equipped, or promoted without the capability to lead.
There was clear tension around confidence in using contracts and whether commercial functions are seen as strategic or just process-driven.

The underlying issue: the role is expected to add more value, but many teams aren’t set up to deliver it yet.]]></description><link>https://www.the-clic.co.uk/post/banyan-manchester-july-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a634c4e424f5a9980a7d7ef</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:28:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d378e_011074655c474410ad883734ab7eaad2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>accounts4456</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingstreet Townhouse Manchester May 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manchester CLIC dinner at King Street Townhouse  centred on how commercial leadership is evolving in real terms. Conversations challenged what the QS role now represents, with mixed views on whether change is progress or dilution.AI, progression, and performance all surfaced as pressure points rather than opportunities.

The common thread: expectations are rising, but the path to meet them is far less clear.]]></description><link>https://www.the-clic.co.uk/post/inugural-dinner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a634b8f532301fe59f7f34a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d378e_0d0f263ff49e448a89c0fea3f78906ef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>accounts4456</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>