Advanced Collaborative Leadership Programme
Traditional frameworks for leadership are struggling to address the challenges of our age. Leaders are dealing with complex, interconnected issues at an accelerating pace and in a volatile context, with information overload. It is increasingly important that leaders understand the imperative for collaboration and how to develop the mindsets, values, and behaviours required to develop highly successful multi-stakeholder partnerships.
This new and innovative programme, grounded in research and focused on practical impact, develops the cross-sector collaborative leadership capabilities that are required to address social and environmental challenges in both local and global landscapes. The programme will offer insights from a diverse range of collaborative leaders from across the sectors. It is informed by WIG's recently published Collaboration Playbook, and enables participants to embed a collaborative mindset.
"Collaboration across boundaries and sectors is increasingly becoming the core of our expectations of what emerging great future leaders will excel at." Fiona Ryland, Government Chief People OfficerRegister your interest
Who is it for?
- Are you a boundary-spanning leader wishing to inspire and work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders, and whose role relies heavily on strategic partnerships?
- Do you see collaboration as a core organisational capability offering opportunities that will grow prosperity and bring benefits to society as a whole if we work together?
- Do you believe in the importance of achieving greater success through collaboration and a shared understanding of the velocity of change?
If so, then the Advanced Collaborative Leadership Programme could be your next step.
This programme builds collaborative leadership capabilities, including through a live multi-stakeholder collaboration. The Advanced Collaborative Leadership Programme is for all leaders across different functions and sectors operating at mid and senior levels and seeking to achieve personal, team and organisational aspirations through their collaborative leadership practice.
Key Benefits
- Learn about and apply the latest research on the neuroscience of collaboration, including how to cultivate and nurture a collaboration mindset and how to strengthen your understanding of wise leadership in complexity.
- Develop and model personal collaborative leadership skills: influence, trust, culture-building, fostering inclusivity, recognising and working with power dynamics, and navigating and mediating conflict.
- Learn about the states and principles of collaboration - determine when to collaborate and how to avoid collaborations going wrong.
- Make progress on innovation challenges requiring cross-sector collaboration in your context, drawing on cross-sector peer support through the programme.
- Increase your overall confidence and capability as a collaborative leader; become fully prepared to empower others in your team, your wider organisational system and beyond to collaborate effectively across the sectors.
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Leadership BrochureProgramme Information
2027 cohort schedule (January- March 2027)
How to Apply
Please download and complete the application form, which requests details about your leadership experience, goals, and motivation for joining the programme. Submit your completed form and your CV to [email protected].
Fees
WIG member fee: £6,899 + VAT
How to Pay
Accepted applicants will receive an invoice from WIG upon confirmation of their place.
Public‑sector organisations may be invoiced directly by WIG, subject to their own departmental procurement rules. Some departments may prefer to book via Government Campus where applicable. If you’re unsure which route to use, please check with your organisation’s L&D or procurement team. This reflects the post‑April 2026 position that departments may book directly, subject to their own rules, while keeping Government Campus as an option where required.
If you are from a small not-for-profit organisation and would like to discuss fees and bursaries, please contact us at [email protected]
Drop-in Session
Join our Drop-in Session on 11 June to learn more about the programme!