Delivering Success for Wales

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.