Taking a look at some of the guiding principles and initiatives aiming to boost national productivity
In 2017, the Theresa May government launched the Industrial Strategy, with the stated ambition to boost productivity across the UK, as well as enhancing prosperity. The Strategy aimed to work with businesses, the education sector, not-for-profits and local partnerships to create jobs and increase the earning power with investment in skills, industries and infrastructure.
The launch of the Industrial Strategy, in combination with the challenges raised by the Brexit referendum, resulted in a call for a greater focus from across the sectors to address the regional divide and economic disparities currently present in society.
The events series throughout the year will look at some of the guiding principles and initiatives by the Industrial Strategy, alongside the drive from private, public and not-for-profits to look at regional growth, R&D, productivity and the wider economic picture.
WIG will provide a forum to discuss some of the most important and pressing parts of what the Industrial Strategy highlighted.
The core events within the Economic Growth and Prosperity theme will focus on:
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Write-up of the Productivity Series Breakfast Briefing with Dr Ruth McKernan, Innovate UK & Dr Mark Bentall, Airbus Group on 6 July 2016
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This report summarises the insights provided by thirteen pairings between Chief Executives and Permanent Secretaries. All participants volunteered to take part and the pairings were selected by WIG to avoid conflict of interests.
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Research published by WIG and Ashridge Business School looks at decision-making in Government and Business. Provides practical advice and specific recommendations to business and government on how to increase the chances of effective decisions being taken.
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A glimpse of all our many activities illustrating the seniority of our speakers, the cross-sector mix of our networks and the highly topical content of our programmes from 2012.
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Download this document featuring our WIG membership highlights of 2013
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A glimpse of all our many activities illustrating the seniority of our speakers, the cross-sector mix of our networks and the highly topical content of our programmes.
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Download our brochure describing the activity areas of our talent team.
The Whitehall & Industry Group (@wiguk) Join us in #Cardiff to hear from Dame Shan Morgan, Permanent Secretary, @WelshGovernment, as we explore the priorities and plans for growth in Wales within a new economic and geopolitical landscape, following the UK’s departure from the EU. #Brexit bit.ly/ShanMorganPS
