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Leigh Lawry tutored another successful ISO 44001 Leaders course in Warwick University this last week and Paul Connor the invigilator of the course exam was pleased to report that all 9 candidates reached the pass mark in the course.

We welcome:

Back Row left to right
Khalid Alnasser
Krishan Chavda
Graham Martin
Leigh Lawry
Lisa Martello
Lee Poole
Paul Connor
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Stephanie Mitchell
Becky Leonard
Gemma Clarkson
Simon Hayton
As the newest Members of ICW.

"We are delighted to announce that SPL Powerlines UK has joined the ICW Executive Network.

"SPL Powerlines has become a member of the Institute of Collaborative Working to drive efficiency, optimal performance and customer value. We intend to guide engagement and success for our customers and employees through knowledge-sharing, thought-leadership, and training. As a progressive organisation we recognise the benefits and values of collaboration as a fundamental business skill which we will drive as an influencer to being the partner of choice for all our stakeholders."
David Bell, Group Commercial Director

The ultimate objective is to have a positive impact on industry and leave a legacy by:

• Creating the collaborative environment through which to drive change, innovation and deliver on industry wide objectives; and
• Hold industry stakeholders (clients, contractors, and supply chain organisations) to account in driving the right behaviours and setting out the behavioural framework to achieve industry objectives; and
• Deliver optimal industry performance through collaboration – sharing resources, supply chain and best practice between stakeholders.

ICW CEO, Frank Lee FICW, said, "It gives me real pleasure to welcome SPL Powerlines UK to the Institute for Collaborative Working and our Executive Network. I am sure they will make an enormous contribution to our institute, and I look forward to seeing their teams engaging in our thought leadership and networking activities."

23 October 2024 at the House of Lords

The ICW Highways Sector Lunch, held in the Atlee Room at the House of Lords, was a resounding success. ICW Chairman Lord David gave the attendees a warm and humorous welcome to the House or Lords. ICW's CEO Frank Lee was the next to speak, highlighting ICW's connection to the Highways sector and the support ICW can give to it.

Frank Lee then introduced David O'Neil, National Highways Supply Chain Director, who spoke of the opportunities and challenges within the sector and how collaboration is key to realising and addressing them.

The lunch was filled with lively discussions and networking and acted as a brilliant opening to further discussion and exchange of ideas in the sector.

Afterwards, Frank Lee said "It was a pleasure, alongside our Chairman, Lord David Evans, to welcome our members from the Highways sector to our 'inaugural Collaborative Leaders in Highways' lunch at the House of Lords this week. The event fostered active networking and engaging discussions, offering our members a valuable opportunity to contribute insights on key topics that will shape the future of the sector."

ICW Welcomes the following new members to its Individual Membership.

Peter Allen, Richard Osborne, Mary Keeley, Sarah Townsley, Nick Egan, Neil Lindley, Jacob Lloyd, Claire Atkinson

All who sat the ICW ISO 44001 Leaders Course last week at Warwick University and passed and are all now MICWs.

The group are seen here with Leigh Lawry, the course Tutor, and Paul Connor, the adjudicator.

If you would like to consider doing the course, follow this link.

We are pleased to announce that UST has joined the ICW Executive Network.

For more than 24 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies on their digital transformation journeys. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, they embed innovation and agility into their clients' organisations delivering measurable value and lasting change across industries, and around the world. Together, with over 30,000 employees in 30+ countries, they build for boundless impact touching billions of lives in the process.

UST's intelligent process automation platform, UST SmartOps, aims to help enterprises across various sectors tackle business processes and operational challenges, achieving compelling business outcomes. The platform is designed to enhance user and employee experience and efficiency, allowing them to focus on higher-value tasks such as real collaboration within and across businesses. By leveraging generative and specialised AI, UST SmartOps facilitates digital transformation by streamlining business processes and operations, improving collaboration between human and machine intelligence, and driving operational efficiency and profitability.

UST is partnering with the Institute for Collaborative Working (ICW) to advance collaborative practices across various industries. As a leader in promoting collaborative working, ICW offers access to practical guidance, knowledge transfer, and development opportunities through its membership network. This partnership highlights UST's dedication to fostering innovation and driving significant digital transformations worldwide. Their mission to impact 5 billion lives aligns closely with ICW's focus on showcasing the crucial role of structured collaboration in achieving key business outcomes.

Sajesh Gopinath, Global Head of Digitisation practice, UST, said: "Together with ICW, we are looking to set new standards for innovation and collaborative excellence. ICW's expertise in collaborative working, effective business relationships and their commitment to sharing best practices align perfectly with our mission to drive meaningful digital transformations globally for betterment of the industry and people's lives in general".

ICW CEO, Frank Lee FICW, said: "I am excited about working with UST and their leadership team to explore how their technology can be collaboratively utilized in the key sectors our members support, delivering positive outcomes more quickly and efficiently."

We are proud to announce that Balfour Beatty has been awarded ICW Ambassador membership status. This milestone reflects their unwavering commitment to collaboration, delivering exceptional outcomes, enhancing social value, and fostering a sustainable construction sector. By working closely with their clients and supply chain partners, Balfour Beatty continue to set new standards in the industry to work collaboratively to build a brighter more sustainable future.

Graham Martin, Balfour Beatty Bid Director, with responsibility for Collaborative Management Systems, said:

"I am incredibly proud that Balfour Beatty has achieved ICW Ambassador Status - it's a significant achievement for all of us.

"This recognition is testament to our commitment to setting industry standards and working closely with our clients and partners to build a brighter, more sustainable future. It reflects our continuous efforts to enhance social value and foster innovation in the construction sector."

ICW Chief Executive Frank Lee said:

"This award recognizes Balfour Beatty's dedication to working collaboratively with their clients and supply chain partners to achieve positive outcomes. It also acknowledges their commitment to advancing collaboration through active participation in our thought leadership activities."

Yesterday, we had the great pleasure of hosting our first Collaborative Leaders in Rail lunch at the House of Lords. Our Chairman, Lord David Evans, welcomed leaders from Network Rail and other executive network members operating in the rail sector for this networking event.

Our CEO, Frank Lee, highlighted the importance of progressive and deeper collaboration as a key enabler for the safe, timely, and efficient delivery of the CP7 portfolio. He emphasised how ICW members are demonstrating their commitment to collaboration through their participation in ICW Thought Leadership activities.

We also had the honour of awarding our first Declaration of Leading Edge Achievement to the TRU West Alliance. This is a fabulous achievement that showcases the ability of our Ambassador members, BAM and Network Rail, along with other supply chain partners, to deliver real additional value through their structured collaborative systems.

We also awarded our prestigious Collaborative Pioneer Award to two ICW members who have made enormous contributions both to The Institute and to collaboration in the rail sector over a considerable period. Many congratulations to Stephen Blakey and Brian Walton.

Read the Rail Business Daily's article

ICW Congratulates the following new members:

Natalie Dillon, Larisa Tcherednitchenko, Michaella Hancock, Jonahan Goulder, Richard Da Gama, Rupert Jackson, Alison Hunt, Emma Hurrell, Dave Clouting and John Chivers, who all attended and passed the ICW ISO 44001 Leaders Course at Warwick University this week.

All the candidates have now been enrolled as members and are all keen to get back to work and apply what they have learnt this last week.

Larisa and Michaella travelled all the way from Canada to take part in the course and are looking forward to helping spread the message of Collaborative working in Canada.

The next course is the first week in September - details can be found here.

The 2024 ICW Annual Collaborative Working Reception at the House of Lords yesterday provided the perfect opportunity to recognise the election of our newest Fellow Elizabeth Kavanagh, seen here with ICW Chairman Lord David Evans with her Fellowship Certificate.

As you know, fostering collaboration to support a sustainable future of which social value is a key part, is at the core of our mission. That’s why I’m honoured to join forces with Forests with Impact to raise funds for Walking with The Wounded through the Cumbrian Challenge. This incredible organisation provides crucial support to veterans facing mental health challenges, unemployment, homelessness, and more. Your donation, no matter how small, will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served our country.

Please consider donating via https://lnkd.in/eBXmBbVu and demonstrating the unwavering support of the ICW community for our veterans.

Frank Lee, ICW CEO