This Masterclass took a look at some of the key success factors in helping our employees to realise their
full potential. With a focus on areas including culture, succession planning, talent management, health and
wellbeing and how connecting these can have a real impact on being a great place to work.
Speakers included
- Gillian Bishop, Chief Executive - North West Employers
- Mike Gibney, Chief People Officer - The Walton Centre, and Board Member since 2013
- Lisa Selby, HR Business Manager - Wigan Council
Learning outcomes
- Explored the current people/workforce challenges in the public sector
- Considered ways in which you can attract, retain and develop the workforce of the future
- Gained an insight into innovative practice across the region through case studies
About the Collaborative
We are an influential partnership, formed from cross sector organisations in the North West. We represent the NHS, health and social care and local government to bring you a range of collaborative masterclasses.
By combining our unique specialisms, the collaboration explores innovative thinking with expert speakers, to provide cross sector knowledge sharing for leaders across the North West.
The collaborative is made up of the following organisations:
- Advancing Quality Alliance (AQuA),
- Mersey Internal Audit Agency (MIAA)
- NHS North West Leadership Academy (NHS NWLA)
- North West Employers (NWE)
- North West Association of Directors of Adults Social Care Services (ADASS)
Events >
Collaborative Masterclasses: Thriving Cultures Find out more
Embracing learning and growth in the era of psychological safety
Collaborative Masterclasses: Climate Change and the Public Sector Find out more
Bionow BioAI Summit Find out more
Bridging Life Sciences and Artificial Intelligence
HIVE Conference Find out more
A space for cross-pollination in health and care.
The Medilink Healthcare Business Awards 2025 Find out more
The Medilink Healthcare Business Awards is a calendar highlight and has seen some of the industry’s highly commendable innovations and successes receive the recognition they deserve over the years.
Collaborative Masterclasses: Outside in Thinking Find out more
How innovative thinking could help the public sector
Excel in Health: Net Zero Find out more
This Excel in Health workshop will help you align with NHS’s net zero goals. Innovators who can demonstrate their commitment to carbon reduction and net zero are more likely to score higher in the procurement process.