Training and Technical Assistance
Overview
Rothschild/Lawrence provides training and technical assistance to organizations operating in complex, high-stakes, and highly visible environments. We design and deliver customized training programs, leadership development initiatives, and large-scale educational convenings that prepare teams to perform effectively under pressure.
Our work supports executives, senior leaders, advance teams, operational staff, and cross-functional partners across government, public safety, justice, healthcare, transportation, and emergency management systems.
Our Approach
Training is most effective when it is grounded in real-world operations, informed by lived experience, and reinforced through implementation support.
Rothschild/Lawrence develops training that is:
- Operationally realistic
- Scenario-driven
- Tailored to organizational context
- Designed for immediate application
- Supported by ongoing technical assistance
We work closely with leadership to ensure training aligns with strategic objectives, operational constraints, and organizational culture.
Leadership Programs
We design and facilitate leadership development programs for individuals and teams operating in high-pressure environments.
- Executive and senior leadership programs
- Crisis leadership and decision-making under stress
- Command, coordination, and accountability frameworks
- Ethical leadership and public trust
- Managing complex teams and cross-agency partners
- Transition and succession readiness
Programs can be delivered as stand-alone sessions, multi-day intensives, or longitudinal leadership academies.
Operational and Workforce Training
Rothschild/Lawrence develops training for frontline staff, managers, and operational teams responsible for execution in complex systems.
- Operational readiness and continuity
- Advance operations and logistics
- Cross-agency coordination
- Behavioral health and crisis response integration
- Emergency response roles and responsibilities
- Communications and information flow during critical incidents
Training is designed to reflect the realities of day-to-day operations and high-consequence events.
Advance Operations
Rothschild/Lawrence brings deep expertise in advance operations for high-profile, high-risk environments.
Our programs address:
- Pre-event planning and coordination
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Interagency roles and command structure
- On-site decision-making and escalation
- Post-event review and improvement
Conferences and Events
Rothschild/Lawrence supports the planning, design, and execution of major conferences and large-scale events, including educational summits, leadership forums, and multi-agency convenings.
Our services include:
- Program and curriculum design
- Speaker preparation and briefing
- Agenda development aligned with strategic goals
- Participant engagement strategies
- Logistics and operational coordination
- Risk and contingency planning
- Post-event evaluation and follow-up
We ensure that events are not only well-run, but substantive, impactful, and aligned with long-term objectives.
When to Engage Us
Organizations often engage us when they are:
- Developing or refreshing leadership programs
- Preparing teams for high-visibility events
- Building internal training capacity
- Aligning training with new strategic initiatives
- Addressing gaps identified through audits or after-action reviews
- Scaling programs across agencies or jurisdictions
Our Value
We bring a rare combination of training expertise, operational experience, and strategic insight. We understand how training must function in environments where mistakes carry real consequences.
Our goal is to equip leaders and teams with the skills, confidence, and coordination required to perform effectively—before, during, and after high-consequence events.