Cross-sector collaboration in the UK: The leaders' view
Leaders across the sectors agree that cross-sector collaboration is essential to improve long-term prosperity for the UK. But it remains elusive. We surveyed over 270 leaders from the public, private and non-profit sectors to establish what the real barriers are and what needs to change.
The survey of leaders carried out by WIG in September 2024 revealed the key areas where cross-sector collaboration was deemed to be most effective.
- For public sector leaders, it was deemed most effective in delivering industrial strategy, net-zero, supply chain security and attracting inward investment.
- For private sector leaders, it was deemed most effective in security and defence, net-zero, attracting inward investment, securing supply chains and industrial strategy.
The survey also revealed some key areas of need where cross-sector collaboration should be improved and prioritised to support economic growth:
- Public sector leaders cited net-zero, long-term infrastructure delivery, and regional economic growth.
- Private sector leaders cited long-term infrastructure delivery, reforming public service delivery/government efficiency, and regional economic growth.