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Strategic Commissioning - It Really Is A New Dawn

As the NHS enters a new era of strategic commissioning, this webinar will help commissioners consider and explore how provider networks will be managed in the future and the strategic shift required from today’s approaches. Discover why a shift in mindset is essential, along with the ability to quickly assess, identify, and prioritise what’s truly critical, and then understand the importance of identifying lead providers and collaboratives who can drive change. Gain practical insights to navigate the complexities of modern commissioning and help drive innovation for your community.

Date Wednesday, 15 April 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where Details Online Online - MS Teams
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What we will discuss

This six-part Strategic Commissioning webinar series will provide NHS leaders with key insights and practical tools to drive effective commissioning. Each session focused on essential strategies to improve health outcomes and system performance.

 

Lead facilitators

Mark Leyshon

An experienced commercial practitioner, Mark initially started his career in the Automotive industry within Supply Chain Management, and was actively involved in his organisations world class continuous improvement programme. He then moved on to a variety of senior, and executive commercial posts in the rail, energy and travel industries, where his experience includes acquisitions and a management buy out. At the turn of the Millennium Mark started his own Consultancy Company providing PFI support before broadening into a wide variety of improvement and change management assignments.

Jim Lusby

Jim has worked in and around the NHS for more than 30 years. His Board-level experience has been drawn from roles in several large Trusts, a Strategic Health Authority and in the NHS Trust Development Authority.  He also spent four years as a Senior Civil Servant, in national positions in the Department of Health and later as head of the health team in the Prime Minister's Delivery Unit. Jim's experience makes him well-placed to advise on all aspects of organisational and system strategy and delivery.  Building relationships and shared priorities in complex operational and political environments has been a particular theme throughout much of his career.