London InterculturalThe LIA Development Framework
The LIA Development Framework is a complete professional development training system for organisations. It brings together five connected layers that help people manage themselves, work effectively with others, build inclusive cultures, develop strong leaders and protect the organisation through good governance and compliance.
Self
How do I manage myself?
Mindset, emotions, focus and resilience, the foundation everything else builds on.
Explore SelfWho the framework is for
The LIA Development Framework is for organisations that want a structured approach to learning and development. It helps them develop people systematically, strengthen workplace culture and make sure personal development, leadership and organisational responsibilities grow together rather than in isolation.
Why this framework exists
Organisations are systems. People development works best when the parts connect. Random training programmes often produce random results.
- Self without Teamcreates capable individuals who struggle to collaborate.
- Leadership without Culturecreates managers who cannot lead diverse teams effectively.
- Culture without Risk & Compliancecreates good intentions without protection.
The LIA Development Framework connects these capabilities in a single, coherent model, so organisations develop people, culture and performance together.
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.
- 1SelfCentre
- 2Team
- 3Culture
- 4Leadership
- 5Risk & ComplianceOuter ring
The five layers
Each layer has six CPD-certified programmes. Choose a layer to see them.
Self
How do I manage myself?Mindset, emotions, focus and resilience, the foundation everything else builds on.
See the 6 programmes →Team
How do I work with others?Communication, collaboration, facilitation and resolving conflict well.
See the 6 programmes →Culture
How do we work across differences?Cultural intelligence, inclusion, belonging and cross-cultural collaboration.
See the 6 programmes →Leadership
How do I lead?Presence, influence, decision-making and developing the people around you.
See the 6 programmes →Risk & Compliance
How do we protect people and the organisation?Data protection, conduct, ethics, cyber awareness and good governance.
See the 6 programmes →
Frequently asked questions
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Ask a questionWhat is the LIA Development Framework?
The LIA Development Framework is a professional development training system for organisations created by London Intercultural Academy. It brings 30 CPD-certified programmes together in five connected layers: Self, Team, Culture, Leadership, and Risk & Compliance. Together, these layers support personal development, teamwork, inclusion, leadership capability and organisational governance.
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 cultures, and all of these underpin effective leadership and good governance. Building from the centre outward keeps the foundations solid.
How many programmes does the framework cover?
The framework spans 30 of London Intercultural Academy's flagship programmes, six in each layer. Each layer page shows its six programmes, and the complete catalogue of 103 programmes is on the all courses page.
Where should we start?
Most organisations start with Self, Layer 1, and work outward, but you can start at whichever layer matches your goals, whether that is leadership development, inclusion or compliance.
Who is the framework for?
The framework is for organisations that want a structured approach to learning and development: businesses, charities, public-sector bodies and international teams of all sizes.
Instead of isolated, one-off courses, it connects 30 programmes in five layers so that personal development, leadership and organisational responsibilities grow together. It supports employees, managers and leaders at different stages and gives the whole organisation a shared foundation.
How are the programmes delivered?
Programmes are delivered in person across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and online worldwide, for individuals and teams. LIA works with a network of 200 trainers in 40 countries, delivering in 9 languages, and can often deliver at short notice.
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