Policy Paper: Delivering Success for Wales Tuesday 30 November 2021 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email High quality leadership will be essential to deliver the Welsh Government’s growth plans and to ensure that everyone, no matter what background, is able to achieve their potential in work. The economy in Wales depends on world class management and leadership High quality leadership will be essential to deliver the Welsh Government’s growth plans and to ensure that everyone, no matter what background, is able to achieve their potential in work. However, in Wales there is a ‘double-lock’ challenge in developing these skills and capabilities: the over representation of micro businesses, and the limited availability and accessibility of management training. This is probably why Wales is having one of the lowest productivity rates in the UK, according to the latest ONS data. If Wales is to avoid a long period of stagnation it needs to boost management and leadership skills and capabilities - and do it fast. CMI, with our Welsh Board - CMI Cymru, published its Manifesto for Wales with 10 calls to action for the Welsh Government to prioritise investment in management and leadership skills. The main asks of the Welsh Government are to: Invest in leadership initiatives in line with the principles outlined in the 2021 CMI Comprehensive Spending Review Increase the provision of management and leadership training across Wales Support micro businesses to scale up by investing in their management and leadership capability Include entrepreneurial thinking as part of the standards for leadership in Wales For Welsh politicians to lead from the top, complete relevant leadership training, and clarify ownership of the leadership agenda within the Welsh Government structure. The Manifesto will be launched at the CMI Wales event in Cardiff on 1 December 2021. Gweld y maniffesto ynCymraeg/Welsh Maniffesto Crynodeb gweithredol View the manifesto English Manifesto Executive summary Like this article? Why not share it. Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email You might also like these posts on this topic: Topic: Productivity Autumn Budget 2024; CMI Submission CMI’s representation to the UK Government’s 2024 Autumn Budget. Read article Policy Paper Topic: Mission Possible – A plan for a stronger managed UK Read CMI’s policy paper setting out key areas of challenge for a new government. Read article Policy Paper Topic: Productivity Spring Budget 2024; CMI Submission CMI’s representation to the UK Government’s 2024 Spring Budget. Read article Policy Paper Topic: Productivity Spring Budget 2023; CMI Submission Read CMI’s representation to the UK Government’s 2023 Spring Budget, outlining the need to tackle the UK’s management skills Read article Policy Paper Browse all posts Don’t miss out - get notified of new content Sign-up to become a Friend of CMI to recieve our free newsletter for a regular round-up of our latest insight and guidance. CMI members always see more. For the widest selection of content, including CPD tools and multimedia resources, check out how to get involved with CMI membership. Newsletter More ways to get involved Policy Paper CMI's policy submissions to Government departments complement our ongoing engagement with policy makers and support our aim of keeping management and leadership at the forefront of the public policy agenda. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.