Retail Leadership Development Program (RLDP)
In collaboration with the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM)
Boost Your Retail Career with RLDP
The Retail Leadership Development Program (RLDP) is a premier leadership initiative by the Sri Lanka Retailers Association (SLRA), in partnership with the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM). This program is designed to empower current and future retail leaders with practical knowledge and strategic insight to succeed in the ever-evolving retail industry.
Whether you’re a team lead, store manager, or aspiring retail leader, RLDP is your gateway to transforming your career.
Your Pathway to Leadership in Retail Excellence
Retail Leadership Development
Program Overview
Explore everything you need to know about the Retail Leadership Development Program (RLDP) — from program structure and key learning outcomes to how it’s delivered and who you’ll be learning from. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or step into a leadership role, this section gives you a complete picture of what to expect from this transformative experience.
- Program Duration: 90 hours over 7 months
- Schedule: 8-hour sessions every 2 weeks
- Venue: Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), Colombo
- Commencement: January 2025
- Introductory Session: 30th January 2025 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Investment:
- SLRA Members: Rs. 100,000
- Non-Members: Rs. 125,000
- SLRA Members: Rs. 100,000
- Includes: Refreshments and networking opportunities
Target Audience: Retail professionals, mid-level managers, future leaders
RLDP covers a wide range of essential leadership and operational competencies, including:
- Winning Negotiations & Building PR
- End-to-End Supply Chain Management
- Leveraging Marketing & Sales in a Dynamic Environment
- Decision Making & Problem Solving
- Customer-Centric Process Design & Service Excellence
- Retail Finance for Managers
- Advanced Selling Skills
- Digital Transformation in Retail
- Data-Driven Retail Intelligence
- Resilient & Situational Leadership
- Industry Case Studies and Final Project Presentations
- In-person sessions delivered by top faculty from PIM & SLRA
- Real-world case studies and retail-specific problem solving
- Individual & Group Presentations
- Learning Diaries & Attendance-based scoring
- Final evaluation conducted by PIM and SLRA panel
Learn from some of the most experienced and respected names in academia and industry, including:
- Snr Prof. Ajantha Dharmasiri
- Ms. Gayani de Alwis
- Mr. Lalith Weeratunga
- Dr. Ravi Bamunusinghe
- Mr. Tissa Dissanayaka
- Dr. Trevor Mendis
…and more!
Please submit your interest by 16th January 2025. Include the following:
