Leadership Programmes
Enabling leaders to meet the demands of a changing world
In today’s fast-moving world, leaders are under immense pressure as they face complex and interconnected policy challenges that no single sector can tackle alone. They must confidently collaborate across sectors, navigate shared challenges and drive meaningful impact. At WIG, we identify, develop, and strengthen these essential collaborative, forward-thinking leadership capabilities.
Our 2024 survey of cross-sector leaders reveals that 96% of public sector leaders, 90% in the private sector, and 90% in not-for-profits agree that strong leadership is essential. Yet only 18% of civil servants, 26% of private sector leaders, and 34% of not-for-profits receive the training and development they need to collaborate effectively.
Our experiential leadership programmes change that. Designed for leaders at all levels— from early-career to C-suite — our programmes build the collaborative skills, strategic insights, and cross-sector networks needed to stay ahead, tackle complex challenges, and seize long-term growth opportunities.
With short, flexible, and hands-on modules spread over several months, our programmes are designed to fit seamlessly into even the busiest schedules.
Looking up, out and ahead to drive real impact
We convene leaders from diverse sectors, ensuring that they develop bold, outward-facing and forward-thinking perspectives— crucial leadership traits that are needed now more than ever before. Our programmes are tailored to suit leaders at all levels, offering key benefits for individuals while also delivering wider organisational and societal value.
- Broaden your perspectives: Engage with a diverse group of peers from different sectors to gain fresh insights and spark new ways of thinking.
- Build collaborative leadership skills: Develop a collaborative skillset and mindset to lead with purpose and drive real, lasting change.
- Gain innovative ideas: Experience first-hand how other sectors tackle shared challenges and seize opportunities in a rapidly evolving world.
- Enhance your leadership approach: Identify practical actions to elevate your leadership and career growth.
- Expand professional networks: Build lasting, cross-sector networks that support your ongoing and future development.
- Enhance leadership development: Tap into cross-sector expertise to strengthen your internal talent pipeline.
- Nurture future leaders: Support the growth of emerging leadership talent across your organisation.
- Leverage cross-sector collaboration: Gain practical insights from diverse industries to tackle shared challenges and drive innovation.
"The strength of WIG Leadership Programmes is the ability to produce deep learning within a cross-sector environment. The cross-fertilisation of experience informs leadership careers and personal impact in ways we need to rely on increasingly"
Jane Eckford
previously Customer Experience Consultant, BT
Our cross-sector leadership programmes
Meet our leadership team
Our team is here to guide you through the wide range of opportunities to develop your leadership skills with our award-winning programmes*.
*In December 2022, our leadership team was honoured as the first recipient of the Government Campus "Excellence in Leadership Learning Award." This recognition celebrates our programmes for going above and beyond to make the Civil Service more skilled, innovative, and ambitious. It reflects WIG’s mission to foster collaboration, build capacity, and design programmes that unlock leadership potential while driving meaningful outcomes for society.
Discover more about our expert team and how they can support you on your leadership journey.
Meet the teamGet in touch
We offer online drop-in sessions for our members to learn more about our leadership programmes. Register via our events website or contact the leadership team at [email protected] for more details.