Institute for Collaborative Working (ICW)

The Institute for Collaborative Working (ICW) is a member-focused, not-for-profit, purpose-driven organisation that promotes the benefits of structured collaborative working. Supporting organisations of all sizes, across multiple sectors, to move from co-operating with partners to fully collaborating with them, to harness the benefits that collaboration can bring for our members and their partners, primarily through: • Better economic and commercial outcomes. • Outcomes resulting in clear social value benefits to the communities they operate within. • Driving towards the achievement of Net Zero and other sustainability targets. • Applying collaborative behaviours to be a more inclusive and diverse organisation. We do this through capability development, knowledge sharing, training, thought leadership forums, member events, online Share and Learn, publications and through consultations and discussions with our team of experts. We have been established for over 30 years (initially set up by the UK Government and the CBI) and have led the way demonstrating thought leadership in supporting the development of collaborative good practice, including the internationally recognised ISO standard for collaborative business relationships ISO 44001. Our corporate membership includes many multinational organisations, spanning sectors such as construction, defence, transportation, aviation, IT, facilities management, and they are at the forefront of effective collaborative relationship development. We also have members from Government departments and agencies, Universities, Trade bodies and other institutions and affiliates. Being a member of the Institute demonstrates a commitment to collaborative working at the highest level, through a desire to promote, share, network and develop the capability of both their organisation, teams and people.