Desq and Marks & Spencer have been recognised with top honours at the 2025 Learning Excellence Awards for their collaborative project Growing Excellent Managers.

The winners were announced in April with Desq and M&S taking home the award for Best Digital Learning and an Award of Merit for the Management & Leadership (Providor) category.

Created as part of M&S’s refreshed approach to developing leadership talent, the innovative sim-game experience was designed to enhance the people skills of over 5,000 managers across the business. The immersive learning journey equips leaders with the confidence and tools to grow, connect, and lead more effectively.

We’re thrilled to be recognised by the Learning Excellence Awards – a programme that celebrates outstanding learning initiatives across sectors. It’s an honour to have our work acknowledged for its creativity, relevance, and measurable impact.

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