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
The programme equipped me with practical, actionable strategies to lead with integrity and impact—balancing commercial success with meaningful contributions to society and the environment. I left feeling inspired, empowered, and better prepared to drive change that matters.
Possibly the best course I’ve ever attended. It pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me show up as my authentic self. Through the four lenses of People, Planet, Profit, Purpose, reflected deeply on myself and others. I now feel confident in my role, and others should too.
I gained so much from the blended format of in-person sessions, online learning, and webinars. Being part of a supportive coaching group was invaluable and continues beyond the programme. I’ve made great connections and return to work with fresh perspective, ready to apply what I’ve learned as a confident 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.