Whitehall & Industry Group

The Whitehall & Industry Group (WIG) promotes better understanding between business & government.

Independent, not-for-profit, with a corporate membership of 180 leading organisations from business and the public sector – WIG provides an unrivalled range of opportunities to develop talent, broaden networks, share expertise and improve understanding of another sector more >>

New activities launched in Wales

A new programme of activities in conjunction with Welsh Assembly Government.

29 January 2010

New Corporate Members

A further two organisations join as WIG corporate members.

1 February 2010

Public Finance magazine article

Independent audit committee members have vastly improved financial management in Whitehall.

1 February 2010

Events Calendar
Our member organisations help us drive and focus our programme, so please contact us if you would like to explore how your organisation can support our programme by sharing your ideas or showcasing your expertise and innovations.

Breakfast Briefing: Sir Peter Gershon, Chairman, Tate & Lyle 17 February 2010
Evening Briefing: Tom Williams, Executive Vice President Programmes, Airbus 25 February 2010
Workshop: Inside Whitehall – Department for Business, Innovation & Skills 26 February 2010
Workings of Brussels: An Insight into the EU and How Policy is Developed 26 February 2010
Lawyers Network: The Lisbon Treaty 2 March 2010

Full events calendar >>
Our member organisations help us drive and focus our programme, so please contact us if you would like to explore how your organisation can support our programme by sharing your ideas or showcasing your expertise and innovations.

Secondments, Non-executive and Trustee roles:
More secondment opportunities are coming throughout the year. Why not e-mail peopleexchange@wig.co.uk to receive them directly from our mailing list?

New FSA Secondments 10 February 2010

Independent Board Members for Northern Ireland Civil Service Departments and Agencies 12 February 2010

Candidates seeking hosts >>
Candidates currently seeking short-term project based assignments/attachments, full-time secondments and mentors.

Developing Leaders
WIG Leadership Programme
The WIG Leadership Programme offers a stimulating cross-sector learning experience for talented managers aiming for top positions.
How to apply >>
The April 2010 programme has now been launched.
Senior Leaders Programme
An action learning programme that offers a unique cross-sector learning experience for senior leaders from central government, local authorities, private sector companies and third sector organisations.
How to apply >>
It is run once a year and accommodates 28 delegates. The next programme will run from June 2010 to March 2011. You can put forward delegates at any time for the next years programme. However, as group diversity and the matching of individuals within sets are critical features of the programme, we cannot normally confirm places until after the closing date.
Leadership Programmes Alumni
Staying in touch with your learning sets and WIG.
For more information >>
Build on the relationships begun through our leadership programmes through our Leadership Programmes Alumni Network.

One day Development Seminars
Designed to enhance management and leadership capability or delegates' personal impact, WIG's one-day development seminars address specific themes of interest across all sectors. Facilitated by experts in their field, these seminars provide bite-sized chunks of learning for our members at a very competitive price.

Development Seminar: Decisions That Stick - a Team-Based Approach to Making Plans Happen 9 February 2010
Development Seminar: Powerful, Persuasive Presenting 4 March 2010
Development Seminar: Inspire Your Team in Difficult Times 27 April 2010