23 Apr 2026, 16:00-17:00

Mobilisation 2: Team Readiness - What Should Happen After Contract Award to Set the 'True North'!

• Kick-off: launching the partnership with clarity and consensus
• Aligning cross-organisational teams and cultures – the ways to do it
• Communication protocols and appropriate behaviours and where required escalation routes
• Onboarding – any tools, systems, and processes
• Consensus on joint performance indicators and tracking methods
• Early wins: creating momentum and confidence

25 Mar 2026, 16:00-17:00

Mobilisation 1 - Pre-contract Award Activities

It will set the foundation for the series by exploring the critical early stages of collaboration preparation before contract award. Getting mobilisation right is essential to building trust, aligning objectives, and setting the conditions for a successful partnership.

This session will cover:

• Short case study to set scene and bring the concept to life
• Aim of mobilisation and Initial considerations
• Key collaboration considerations in the pre-contract phase
• Understanding the contribution of the Joint Relationship Management Plan (JRMP)
• Approaches to engagement and evaluation
• Common challenges in the pre-contract stage and how to address them

This interactive session is ideal for procurement professionals, programme managers, contract managers, and organisational leaders involved in developing collaborative partnerships.

The session will be introduced by Adrian Miller, and delivered by Bill Taylor, joined by Adrian Hopwood, who will guide participants through key concepts and practical insights.

Whether you are new to structured collaboration or looking to strengthen your approach, this session will provide practical insights you can apply immediately.

19 Feb 2026, 16:00-17:00

The Power of Key Account Management in Collaboration - Who needs it?

Dr Diana Woodburn, BSc, MSc, MBA, PhD, FCIM
President, ASsociation for Key Account Management

How KAM can and should work in your organisation

• What key account management is and isn't
• Key account management, project management, collaboration?
• Building trust through KAM - internally and externally
• Who manages today's supply-side ecosystems?

29 Jan 2026, 16:00-17:00

ICW Collaboration Playbook

In today's environment of rapid change, increasing complexity and pressure to deliver better outcomes at pace, effective collaboration is no longer optional—it's a critical capability. This particularly applies to public sector procurement where balancing tight budgets, value and need is highly challenging.

In this member-only session, we will update you on the new Collaboration Playbook that is aligned with the new procurement legislation. Benefitting from the support of the HMG Cabinet Office and the UK National Authorities, the playbook offers practical, experience-led guidance that illustrates how public sector organisations can design collaboration from the outset into their requirements. This includes how to find the right collaborative partners in the procurement and supplier selection process and how to implement and sustain the collaboration while delivering the contract.

In this session, we'll explore:

• The need for a Playbook - why we have created it
• Who produced it, who we consulted, our supporters and the intended audience
• What the Playbook includes and other resources – templates/tools & case studies
• Why it matters to our members
• When it will be available

20 Nov 2025, 16:00-17:00

How is your internal Collaboration: Optimised or Dysfunctional?

Join us for an engaging session exploring how organisations can strengthen their internal collaboration using the principles and solutions developed by ICW.

We can help you understand where your organisation, ecosystem or alliance is on its internal collaboration journey and how to take it further.

In this session, we'll cover:

• ICW maturity path for internal collaboration – 'what good looks like' and the steps needed to get there!
• How to assess your organisation's alignment with our collaboration principles, using our 3 'E's model - to understand areas from improvement
• When you are ready - the steps to embedding a structured, repeatable approach for collaborating across teams
• The tangible and measurable benefits of effective internal collaboration – can you afford not to be doing it well!

Our team of experts can help you understand more about the ICW approach – Bill Taylor, Henry Pavey and Adrian Miller

Who should attend: Leaders, managers, and collaboration champions seeking to improve internal performance through structured collaboration.

16 Oct 2025, 16:00-17:00

Trust - are you the problem?

Trust isn't just a nice-to-have - it's the foundation of collaboration. It starts with you. Join us for an interactive session where we'll explore how everyday choices either build or break the trust that makes collaborations thrive.

The Speakers:

Trevor Gore

John Doyle

Bob Broome

18 Sep 2025, 16:00-17:00

Governance and Process

Why choosing the right collaboration governance is key to ensuring effective collaboration.

Where we will explore how effective structures, clear and joint decision-making frameworks, and streamlined processes can drive better and more powerful collaborations.

10 Jul 2025, 16:00-17:00

Measuring the Behaviours that create Trusting relationships

Our experts John Doyle and Trevor Gore will guide you through:

• What 'trust' is in collaborative business relationships
• What are the high-level behavioural elements of trust
• Behavioural measures of the extent of trust across organisations

19 Jun 2025, 16:00-17:00

How to get the most value out of Internal Audits

This session will explore the key requirements for conducting an internal audit under the ISO 44001 framework, providing you with practical insights into ensuring compliance and enhancing your collaborative management systems. Learn how to effectively assess and improve your organization’s collaborative practices to meet ISO standards and drive better outcomes. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of ISO 44001 and its impact on your business!

22 May 2025, 16:00-17:00

Relationship Management Plans

This session will focus on the importance of developing effective relationship management strategies to build and maintain strong, long-term partnerships. Advice on what goes into an effective RMP and JRMP. Learn how to create comprehensive plans that ensure collaboration, trust, and mutual success in every relationship. Enhance your ability to manage and nurture professional connections with expert insights and practical approaches.

Mar 20th 2025, 16:00-17:00

Fireside Chat with Bill Taylor - Key Aspects of Commercial Consideration in Collaborative Business Relationships

In this session, Bill Taylor will share his expertise on navigating the commercial aspects of collaborative partnerships. Gain valuable insights into balancing business goals with relationship-building, and learn how to structure agreements that foster long-term success.

Feb 27th 2025, 16:00-17:00

Rationale For Structured Collaboration

Why and how a structured approach to collaboration in business is necessary, maximising benefits and sustaining relationships.

The session will be run by Denis Leonard, Head of Integrated Management Systems at Graham Group, who will share how his organisation is set up to collaborate.

Jan 23rd 2025, 16:00-17:00

Making Real Social Value Through Collaboration - The TRU Alliance

Drop-In Session hosted by Brian Walton and Gareth Williams, both from the TRU Alliance, The session will provide an insight into how TRU, a collaborative alliance, is driving real social value on the TransPennine Upgrade Programme, one of the largest rail projects in the country. It will also highlight how the Alliance is working closely with beneficiaries to make sure they get real impact and value.

Nov 28th 2024, 16:00-17:00

New Climate Change Requirements in ISO 44001

The International Standardization Organization (ISO) have introduced Climate Change requirements for all of their Standards, effective now! Hear from our experts and ask your questions about how this could affect your ISO44001 certification.

Oct 24th 2024, 16:00-17:00

New Public Procurement Act

Our next drop-in will be an opportunity to learn more about the new Procurement Act due in 2025. We will cover:

Sept 26th 2024, 16:00-17:00

Internal collaboration

Without internal collaboration it’s unlikely that organisations will collaborate externally, as effectively and efficiently. At this session we would like to share views and how we can do more to raise awareness of challenges and improvements of internal collaboration.

Jul 18th 2024, 16:00-16:45

Value Creation

What is a value creation and analysis process? What is the definition of value creation with respect to collaboration? How do I prove value has been created to my senior managers?

May 23rd 2024, 16:00-16:45

Integrated Management

Should we integrate ISO 44001 with our other management systems? What would be the pros and cons in doing so?

Mar 21st 2024, 16:00-16:45

Benefits Realisation Process

How can progress towards intended Benefits be best measured?