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 >
Bionow Business Pitching 2026 - Sci-Tech Daresbury Find out more
Bionow Business Pitching: Fast pitches, real potential
Bionow Neuroscience Conference 2026 Find out more
From research to recovery in neuroscience
ClimbUK: The Festival of Business Growth Find out more
Climb26 is the UK's premier festival of business growth & innovation, uniting entrepreneurs, investors & SMEs to share insights, network and drive growth.
Innovation Insights: Reducing high dose opioid harm through a co-designed patient centred pathway Find out more
Join this webinar hosted by Health Innovation North West Coast to hear a compelling, evidence-backed, human story-led session with real-world, practical insights, backed by evaluation evidence
SciTech Daresbury Business Breakfast Networking Event Find out more
Connect with some of the North’s most dynamic hi-tech entrepreneurs, corporates, universities, support organisations and funding and professional communities.
The Big Pitch 2026 Find out more
The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP) ia celebrating its 10‑year anniversary with a special Big Pitch event