BRC Leaders Summer School 2025
The industry-leading programme for mid-level retail leaders who are ready to drive positive change in their businesses. With a focus on conscious leadership, the programme combines real-world examples and rich content to address the industry's most pressing challenges.
Mastering Leadership for a Changing Retail Landscape
Companies with effective mid-level leaders are 4 times more likely to achieve superior long-term financial performance (RBL, 2023). Yet, many retail organisations overlook the potential of their mid-level managers.
The BRC Leaders Summer School is designed to change that. This programme will help you develop the leadership mindset and skills needed to drive performance, manage change, and contribute to your organisation's success. Whether you're looking to sharpen your decision-making or strengthen your team's leadership capabilities, this immersive experience will equip you with the tools to thrive in today’s retail environment.
What Sets the BRC Leaders Summer School Apart
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.
Benefits to Your Organisation:
- Develop Future Leaders – Build a strong leadership pipeline by equipping emerging leaders with the skills to navigate retail challenges.
- Enhance Strategic Thinking – Help leaders align decisions with business goals through practical tools that balance People, Planet, Purpose, and Profit.
- Drive Innovation and Change – Prepare leaders to lead through uncertainty and drive innovation, improving operations and adapting to disruptions.
- Boost Employee Engagement – Show a commitment to personal growth, leading to higher employee engagement, morale, and retention.
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.