BRC Leaders Summer School
10th June - 24th July 2025 at Ashridge House, Berkhamsted
Networking with Retail Peers
Connect with peers, mentors, alumni and industry professionals, expanding your network within the retail sector and growing your opportunity for continued learning beyond the programme.
The Four Lenses Framework
A framework, created by our designers, that forces you to think beyond the bottom line and consider all of the implications of your decisions. This framework can help to navigate tricky decisions whilst at the same time, bringing your team on the journey with you.
Interactive & Experiential Learning
The programme uses a variety of interactive and experiential learning methods to enhance engagement and understanding. You will engage in group projects, including a business simulation, where you can apply your learning to real-world situations.
Who Should Attend?
The programme brings together leaders from a wide range of retail functions, creating a diverse and dynamic learning environment. Participants come from areas including operations, finance, marketing, regulatory, product safety, and beyond – all with a shared goal of stepping up to senior leadership.
You should attend if you are:
- Preparing to move into senior leadership roles within the next few years
- Keen to develop conscious leadership skills, including people, planet, profit, and purpose
- Ready to improve your confidence, influence, and decision-making
- Interested in practical tools to manage change, build resilience, and lead high-performing teams
- Seeking opportunities to network and collaborate with peers across the retail industry
If you're looking to make a bigger impact in your organisation and accelerate your leadership journey, this programme is for you.
Programme Content
Residential One
Kick off the learning experience with an immersive session alongside your group and dedicated coach. Dive into the four core lenses through expert-led talks and interactive workshops, focusing on building your personal leadership style and understanding conscious leadership. Begin the group simulation and set expectations for the virtual bridge, all while forging lasting connections with peers.
Digital Bridge & Interactive Learning Sessions
The learning platform and app offer flexible, on-demand access to content, with tools to track progress and encourage reflection. The programme includes self-led learning with three core modules and four optional modules (requiring at least one). Core modules include: Leading through ambiguity and change, Teams that fit together and The Self-Aware Leader. Choice modules: Big data, Wellbeing, Digital Transformation or Circular Economy
Group Coaching
During the virtual bridge, delegates participate in regular group coaching sessions with peers and a dedicated coach (who are past delegates of the programme). These sessions focus on social learning through discussion, debate, and collaborative problem-solving. Participants explore insights from live sessions, e-learning content, and personal experiences in an inclusive, supportive environment. Ongoing coaching sessions will also be available during the residentials to further strengthen relationships and team cohesion.
Residential Two
The programme concludes with an in-person regroup at Ashridge House to tie everything together. A live coaching seminar, individual development commitments, and a reflective session provide personal growth opportunities. The final keynote speaker offers fresh perspectives, followed by a closing ceremony and celebration.
BRC Leaders Summer School
Download brochure now to explore how our programme can help you advance your leadership skills and accelerate your career.
What Our Alumni Say
Attending the Summer School was a transformative experience. It offered a comprehensive approach to leadership through the lenses of profit, planet, purpose, and people. Each session was meticulously designed to challenge conventional thinking and inspire a holistic view of leadership. They provided me with practical strategies to lead in a way that not only drives business success but also contributes positively to society and the environment.
Possibly the best course I have ever been on. It really pushed me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to be 100% myself. With a focus on the four pillars—People, Planet, Profit, Purpose—it encouraged me to be curious and reflect on myself, first and foremost, as well as on those around me, both in professional and personal settings. It made me realise that I am the right person for my role, and those around me should feel that way too.
I learned so much and found the combination of in-person sessions, online learning, and webinars to be ideal for developing as a leader. I loved being part of a coaching group that provided support throughout the programme and continues to do so even now that it has ended. I feel I’ve made some great contacts and good friends. I look forward to applying what I’ve learned as I return to work with a completely fresh perspective as a leader.
- Early-bird Pricing: £4,450 (Limited Availability)
- Standard Pricing: £4,885
- Early-bird Price: £4,900 (Limited Availability)
- Standard Price: £5,390
The price includes accommodation at Ashridge House in Berkhamsted for both residential sessions, all meals during both residential sessions, and access to online content for nine months after the programme. Drinks, snacks outside of meals, and travel to and from Ashridge House are not included.