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Is This Programme Right for You?

The in-person programme is crafted for retail leaders who thrive on immersive, face-to-face learning experiences that spark fresh thinking and real-world application.

Whether you're leading transformation, shaping strategy, or building high-performing teams, this residential pathway offers a dynamic environment for growth—featuring expert-led sessions, hands-on coaching workshops, and powerful peer connections, all within an energising, in-person setting.

Prefer to learn remotely? Discover the Virtual Programme for expert-led sessions from your own space.

 

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What You’ll Gain

This programme is CPD-certified. You'll earn CPD hours/points to support your professional development and receive a certificate upon completion.

  • Balanced Decision-Making

    Learn to weigh People, Planet, Profit, and Purpose to make confident, values-led business decisions.

  • Self-Aware, Adaptive Leadership

    Develop a reflective leadership style that responds to your own and others’ needs.

  • Inclusive Team Building

    Create teams where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

  • Resilience Through Change

    Build the skills to lead yourself and others through disruption with confidence and agility.

  • Confidence to Drive Positive Change

    Feel empowered to elevate experiences and inspire meaningful business transformation.

  • Strategic Innovation

    Design and deliver impactful strategies that drive change and consider the bigger picture.

 

Who Should Attend?

Leaders from across retail — operations, finance, marketing, product safety, regulation, and more — coming together to step into senior roles.

This programme is for you if you want to:

  • Prepare for a senior leadership role
  • Develop conscious leadership (People, Planet, Profit, Purpose)
  • Build confidence, influence, and decision-making
  • Gain practical tools to lead teams and manage change
  • Network and collaborate with retail peers

Step in to make a bigger impact and accelerate your leadership growth.

 

How it's delivered

Thrive LMS

Access all content, resources, and recordings in one place, at your convenience.

In-person learning

Join real-time sessions with industry experts and peers.

Peer collaboration

Connect, share, and learn with fellow retail leaders.

At a Glance

In-Person Modules

Day 1: Preparing to Unlearn

Timing: Week 1–2

Method: Self-Led on Thrive

Duration: 1.5 hours

Content:

  • Onboarding to the BRC Leaders Summer School
  • Complex Context
  • Introduction to the 4 Lenses: People, Planet, Profit and Purpose
  • Conscious Leadership Exploration
Day 2: Conscious Connecting

Timing: Week 3–4

Method: In-person at The Form Rooms

Duration: 7 hours

Content:

  • Welcome Event
  • Introduction to your Coach and Group
  • Conscious Leadership Results
  • Optional: Evening Networking

Optional Self-Led on Thrive:

  • Conscious Leadership
  • The Self-Aware Leader
Day 3: Disruptive Immersion

Timing: Week 5–6

Method: In-person (TFR)

Duration: 7 hours

Content:

  • Introduction to People Lens
  • Introduction to Planet Lens
  • Business Simulator – Round 1
  • Coaching Group Session
  • Optional: Evening Networking

Optional Self-Led on Thrive:

  • Conscious Leadership
  • Teams That Fit Together
Day 4: Bridging the Gap

Timing: Week 7–8

Method: In-person (TFR)

Duration: 8 hours

Content:

  • Bridging the Gap Guest Speakers
  • Introduction to Profit Lens
  • Outdoor Reflection
  • Business Simulator – Round 2
  • AI & Big Data
  • Coaching Group Session

Optional Self-Led:

  • Conscious Leadership
  • Leading Through Change & Ambiguity
Day 5: Resourcing Leadership

Timing: Week 9–10

Method: In-person (TFR)

Duration: 8 hours

Content:

  • Introduction to Purpose Lens
  • Business Simulator – Round 3 & 4
  • Coaching Group Session
  • Wellbeing
  • Outdoor Reflection Session
  • Optional: Evening Networking

Optional Self-Led on Thrive:

  • Conscious Leadership
Day 6: Meaningful Action

Timing: Week 11–12

Method: In-person (TFR)

Duration: 8 hours

Content:

  • Purposeful Conversations & Practice
  • Coaching Group Session
  • Reflection & Action
  • Business Simulator – Round 5
  • Evening Celebration

Optional Self-Led on Thrive:

  • Conscious Leadership
  • Purposeful Conversations
Day 7: Post-Programme Integration

Timing: 3–6 months post

Method: Virtual

Duration: Ongoing (part of 39.5 hours total)

Content:

  • Reflection Sessions
  • Regroup (In-person)
  • CPD Certificate

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Details
In-Person Pathway
BRC Members
  • Early-bird Pricing: £2,495 (Limited Availability)
  • Standard Pricing: £2,875
Non-BRC Members
  • Early-bird Pricing: £2,875 (Limited Availability)
  • Standard Pricing: £3,306
 

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Applications are now OPEN.

Early-bird discount available till March 2026. Click below to register your interest and receive updates.