European Responsible Leadership
Network (ReLEAD)
Learning & Exchange
After the success of the CIVIC SCOUTS AT WORK programme, THE CIVICS is expanding efforts to create space for workplace-based civic learning with the European Responsible Leadership Network programme (ReLEAD). In today’s fast-moving, uncertain and interconnected world, thriving businesses and societies rely on individuals who are both skilled and civically engaged. The ReLEAD online training programme takes civic learning in the workplace to the next level by engaging businesses across European countries to foster civic-minded, resilient, and socially responsible leadership. It enables employees to focus on essential skillsets that benefit both society and the workplace:
Everyone begins with the core module on Civic skills – building aware and engaged leaders.
After that, they choose one of three optional tracks to deepen their learning:
- Resilience and wellbeing – creating smarter, healthier, confident leaders.
- Communication in challenging times – helping people lead through complexity.
- Environmental sustainability and social impact – leading responsibly.
ReLEAD’s carefully curated programme combines self-study, group workshops, and comes with a practical Toolbox, enabling participants to gain skills and share knowledge beyond their workplaces. In addition, each participant will design their own ReLEAD Impact Spot – a focused initiative that serves as the practical, offline phase of the learning journey.
Designed with flexibility in mind, the overall programme requires a commitment of up to 15 hours within a 10-week period, can be completed during working hours, and is free of charge. Upon successful completion of the training, both participants and companies will be certified and receive an “Open Badge”, a validated, shareable digital badge that contains information about skills and achievements.
In spring 2026, ReLEAD will start in ten European countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, and the UK. Our local partners are:
Join ReLEAD
Join us as we shape a future where business success and social responsibility go hand in hand. For more information, reach out to relead@thecivics.eu. We look forward to hearing from you!
ReLEAD is funded by the Robert Bosch Stiftung and German Federal Agency of Civic Education.
