Pilot One-Pager

Prepare future retail leaders before the vacancy opens

A 6-week leadership-readiness pilot for outlet centers, malls, and retail ecosystems.

Who It's For

Built for partners seeking stronger internal promotion readiness

Outlet centers, mall operators, brand partners, and retail ecosystems seeking stronger internal promotion readiness and clearer visibility into emerging talent.

What it does

A structured six-week cohort experience

Retail Lab helps partners identify and prepare high-potential employees before future leadership openings appear through a practical six-week cohort experience.

Participant Growth

What participants build

Communication

Clearer speaking, listening, and professional presence.

Ownership

Greater accountability and follow-through in day-to-day work.

Judgment

Stronger prioritization and leadership decision-making.

Leadership presence

More confidence, influence, and consistency around others.

Career readiness

Clearer understanding of what future leadership requires.

Partner Value

What partners gain

  • Clearer visibility into emerging talent
  • Stronger internal promotion readiness
  • Better continuity when leadership openings appear
  • A practical model for future cohorts

What's Included

What the pilot includes

Partner alignment

Goals, participant profile, and pilot structure.

Cohort selection support

Help shaping a strong high-potential participant group.

6-week facilitated experience

Structured sessions, reflection, and applied learning.

End-of-pilot outputs

Readiness summary and next-step recommendations.

Success Measures

How success can be judged

Participant engagement

Completion, attendance, and quality of participation.

Leadership behavior growth

Observed improvement in readiness-related behaviors.

Partner visibility

Stronger visibility into high-potential talent across the cohort.

Next-step clarity

Readiness themes and recommendations surfaced for what comes next.

Ready to scope whether this pilot fits your environment?

Start with a short, focused conversation about your ecosystem, your goals, and what a first cohort could look like.