Blended Leading Receives the AI Innovation of the Year Award

A milestone for AI-powered leadership development

We are proud to announce that Blended Leading has received the AI Innovation of the Year award at the B2B Media Awards 2026 for the project “Blended Leading powered by LS-S Leadership Support.” The distinction was presented during the twelfth edition of the annual awards, where companies from more than 30 categories competed with projects focused on innovation, digital transformation and business excellence. https://b2bmedia.bg/news/koi-kompanii-grabnaha-prizovete-v-godishnite-nagradi-na-b2b-media-2026-jel6v

For our team, this recognition is much more than a trophy. It validates our belief that artificial intelligence should not replace leadership. Instead, it should help leaders become better at what matters most—guiding people, making better decisions and building stronger teams.

Why this award matters

Artificial intelligence is becoming part of every business function. Leadership development should be no exception.

Many organisations already invest heavily in leadership programmes, coaching, assessments and 360-degree feedback. Yet one challenge remains remarkably consistent: leaders often struggle to apply what they learn once they return to their daily work.

Blended Leading was created to address exactly this challenge.

Rather than introducing another standalone learning platform, Blended Leading delivers personalised leadership mentoring directly inside Microsoft Teams. Using organisation-specific AI agents, the platform generates short, contextual leadership nudges based on data that organisations already use, including competency models, 360-degree feedback, psychometric assessments and corporate values.

Receiving the AI Innovation of the Year award confirms that practical AI solutions focused on real business challenges are creating measurable value for organisations.

Innovation that works where leaders work

The recognition from B2B Media reflects a broader shift in how organisations think about leadership development.

Modern leaders rarely have time for lengthy training sessions or extensive learning programmes. They need guidance that fits naturally into their daily workflow.

Blended Leading was designed around this principle. Instead of asking leaders to visit another platform, the solution supports them inside the tools they already use every day. Personalised AI-generated nudges help reinforce leadership behaviours over time while remaining aligned with each organisation’s own leadership framework and values.

This approach focuses on continuous development rather than one-time training events.

What makes Blended Leading different

The platform combines organisational knowledge with AI-driven personalisation.

Key capabilities include:

• AI-generated leadership nudges tailored to each individual.
• Integration with Microsoft Teams.
• Alignment with each company’s leadership competency model and corporate values.
• Use of existing organisational data, including leadership assessments and feedback.
• GDPR-compliant data handling with EU-based infrastructure.

The goal is straightforward: help leaders consistently apply leadership behaviours instead of simply learning about them.

Recognition that belongs to our partners

Awards recognise innovation, but innovation never happens in isolation.

This achievement reflects the collaboration between our product team, leadership experts, technology specialists and the organisations that trusted us to help shape a new approach to leadership development.

Their willingness to challenge traditional learning models and embrace AI-enabled leadership support has been essential in bringing Blended Leading to life.

Looking ahead

Winning the AI Innovation of the Year award is an important milestone, but it is only one step in our journey.

Leadership continues to evolve alongside technology. Organisations need solutions that support managers in real time, strengthen leadership capabilities continuously and maximise the value of existing HR investments.

That remains our focus.

We will continue developing Blended Leading to help organisations build stronger leaders through practical, personalised AI mentoring that fits naturally into everyday work.

We are honoured that B2B Media has recognised this vision and grateful to everyone who has contributed to making it possible.

Pro tip: The most effective leadership development does not happen once a year during training. It happens through small, consistent actions that become everyday habits. AI can play an important role by delivering timely, personalised guidance exactly when leaders need it.

Learn more about Blended Leading and Leadership Support.

FAQ

What award did Blended Leading receive?

Blended Leading won the AI Innovation of the Year award at the B2B Media Awards 2026 for the project “Blended Leading powered by LS-S Leadership Support.”

Who presents the B2B Media Awards?

The annual B2B Media Awards recognise innovative companies, projects and business initiatives across numerous categories, including AI, digital transformation and business excellence.

What is Blended Leading?

Blended Leading is an AI-powered leadership mentoring solution that delivers personalised leadership guidance directly within Microsoft Teams, using organisation-specific leadership data and competency models.

Why is this award important?

The recognition highlights the growing importance of practical AI solutions that help organisations improve leadership development and translate learning into everyday leadership behaviours.

Interested in discovering how AI can strengthen leadership development in your organisation?

Contact the Blended Leading and Leadership Support team to learn how personalised AI mentoring can help your leaders build lasting habits and deliver greater impact.