Who has the best ideas?

How do we make London better for the people who actually live here?

That was the challenge at the London Challenge – part of Growing Talent’s

Getting to Know You event earlier this week.

Because who understands London best?

Its residents.

In just one hour, applicants:

💥 Brainstormed bold ideas

💥 Formed new teams

💥 Debated, refined, and sharpened their thinking

💥 Turned raw thoughts into powerful proposals

The flipchart filled fast. The energy was real. The ideas didn’t stop.

And as the innovation flowed, our employers weren’t just listening — they were inspired.

For many, teaming up with strangers and speaking publicly pushed them well outside their comfort zones.

Every single applicant stepped up anyway.

👊 They faced the fear.

👊 They found their voice.

👊 They delivered.

Twenty have chosen to move forward to the next stage — more confident, more empowered, and more connected with employers than ever before.

Huge thanks to Dave, Gina, Mafalda, Tom, Adam and Anna for giving their time, lifting others up, and helping create lasting impact.

SPS UK&I

#NG Bailey

#DavidSteeds and team at JCP

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