Developing leaders across the North West

The NHS NWLA work in partnership with Mersey Internal Audit Agency (MIAA), Advancing Quality Alliance (Aqua), North West Employers (NWE) and the North West Association of Directors of Adults Social Care Services (ADASS) to bring you a series of collaborative masterclasses. Together we are an influential partnership formed from cross sector organisations in the North West that represent the NHS, health and social care and local government.
By combining our unique specialisms, the collaboration explores innovative thinking expert speakers; to provide cross sector knowledge sharing for leaders across the North West.
2025/26 Masterclass Series
Psychological safety as an enabler to innovation, engagement & productivity
Thursday 10 July 2025 9:15am – 12:00pm
Supporting leaders to consider their role in developing and maintaining psychological safety in organisations, this masterclass will hear from experts in this field to explore how creating a culture of learning and growth can enhance team dynamics and impact on employee engagement.
Find out more and bookClimate Change and the Public Sector
Wednesday 21 May 2025 9:15am – 12:00pm
The environment is changing and this has direct and immediate consequences for the delivery of health and social care services. This masterclass will hear from experts and explore opportunities for public sector collaboration to tackle the impact of climate change in the North West.
Find out more and bookOutside in Thinking: How innovative thinking could help the public sector
Thursday 24 April 2025 9:15am – 12:00pm
This session aims to inspire public sector leaders to embrace creative thinking as a catalyst for innovation. Led by Dr Mark Batey, this masterclass will challenge participants to consider what they can do differently and empower teams to nurture a culture where innovative thinking can thrive.
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