The LIA Development Framework
The LIA Development Framework is how London Intercultural Academy organises its professional development five connected layers that build from the individual outward: Self, Team, Culture, Leadership, and Risk & Compliance.
How the framework works
The framework works from the individual outward. It begins with Self, how you manage your own mindset and energy, then expands ring by ring: Team (working with others), Culture (working across differences), Leadership (leading people), and finally Risk & Compliance, the outer ring that protects everyone within. Each layer builds on the one before, so you can start at the centre and grow outward.
The five layers
- 01
Self
How do I manage myself?Mindset, emotions, focus and resilience — the foundation everything else builds on.
6 featured courses - 02
Team
How do I work with others?Communication, collaboration, facilitation and resolving conflict well.
6 featured courses - 03
Culture
How do we work across differences?Cultural intelligence, inclusion, belonging and cross-cultural collaboration.
6 featured courses - 04
Leadership
How do I lead?Presence, influence, decision-making and developing the people around you.
6 featured courses - 05
Risk & Compliance
How do we protect people and the organisation?Data protection, conduct, ethics, cyber awareness and good governance.
6 featured courses
Frequently asked questions
What is the LIA Development Framework?
The LIA Development Framework is how London Intercultural Academy structures its professional development. It maps capability across five connected layers — Self, Team, Culture, Leadership, and Risk & Compliance — that build from the individual outward, organising a catalogue of 99 courses.
What are the five layers of the framework?
Layer 1 is Self (managing yourself); Layer 2 is Team (working with others); Layer 3 is Culture (working across differences); Layer 4 is Leadership (leading others); and Layer 5 is Risk & Compliance (protecting people and the organisation).
Why is the framework structured from the individual outward?
Because each layer depends on the one before it. Self-management underpins teamwork, teamwork underpins working across culture, and all of these underpin effective leadership and good governance. Building from the centre outward keeps the foundations solid.
How many courses does the framework cover?
The framework spans London Intercultural Academy's full catalogue of 99 courses. Each layer page highlights six featured programmes, and you can browse the complete catalogue separately.
Where should I start?
Most people start with Self — Layer 1 — and work outward, but you can enter at whichever layer matches your goals, whether that is leadership development, inclusion, or compliance.
Who is the framework for?
Individuals developing their own skills, teams and managers, HR and learning & development professionals, and organisations rolling out structured training at scale.
How are the courses delivered?
Courses can be delivered in person or online, for individuals and teams across the EMEA region (Europe, the Middle East and Africa).