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 Empowering Women in BioTech 2026 Find out more
Hear from inspirational women in the sector!
MatNeo Safety Improvement Programme - Optimisation Collaborative Event Find out more
An interactive study day as part of our optimisation of the preterm infant week
Health Innovation North 2026 Find out more
The third Health Innovation North Conference, where we will explore cutting-edge solutions that drive improvements in population health and foster economic growth.
Bionow BioIgnite 2026 Conference Find out more
Sparking growth through collaboration
Medilink Investment Pitching Competition 2026 Find out more
Medilink is delighted to invite you to enter its Investment Pitching Competition
Bionow BioCap 2026 Find out more
Connecting Investors and Innovators in Life Sciences
Red Rose Research and Innovation Conference Find out more
Join colleagues from across the NHS and academia in Lancashire and South Cumbria for an engaging day discussing hot topics in clinical and applied research and forge new partnerships and collaborations.
CVKM Innovation Review Panel (IRP) Event Find out more
Join the four Northern Health Innovation Networks for the first in a series of Innovation Review Panels (IRPs), spotlighting real-world innovations that are already making a difference in healthcare
Collaborative Masterclass: Developing Tomorrow's Leaders Find out more
How effective leadership succession ensures we have leaders that can meet future challenges
North West Cancer Research Gala Dinner & Awards 2026 Find out more