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Affecting an Audience: The Power of Storytelling with JP Cherrington

Wednesday 3 April 2024

In Civil Service College's March webinar, John-Paul Cherrington explores how to tell stories effectively, and how to apply this to your own profession

“The time to do this is day one”: In Conversation with Lord Francis Maude

Thursday 14 March 2024

In Conversation with Lord Maude, former Cabinet Secretary and author of the Independent Review of Governance and Accountability in the Civil Service

“You have to make an effort to see people’s effort”: Performance Reviews

Wednesday 13 March 2024

One of the most important roles of a manager is to make sure that they are assessing their employees’ performance accurately and fairly.

The UK: A Laboratory for Democracy? Voting systems beyond Westminster

Wednesday 28 February 2024

Democracy is simple: the candidate with the most votes wins, right? Well, depending on where you live in UK and in which election you participate,

7 Rules for (Public) Life: The Nolan Principles in 2024

Friday 9 February 2024

The Nolan Principles are applicable to all who work in public life, whether a government minister, civil servant, police officer or local councillor.

Inclusive Writing: Reshaping Government Communication for a Diverse Society

Thursday 14 December 2023

In today's world, where diversity in culture, language, and thought is the norm rather than the exception

Bridging Vision to Reality: Ann Hall's Strategic Thinking for the Public Sector

Thursday 16 November 2023

Enter Ann Hall, an expert in strategic thinking. With years of hands-on experience, especially within the public sector, she offers invaluable insight

Futureproofing the Public Service: Key Takeaways from Sir Philip Rutnam

Tuesday 14 November 2023

Sir Philip Rutnam, a former permanent secretary in the UK civil service, shared his extensive knowledge and experience on leadership

King Charles III's Inaugural King's Speech: A New Chapter in UK Parliament

Tuesday 31 October 2023

On November 7, 2023, the UK is set to mark a new chapter as King Charles III delivers his first King's Speech during the State Opening of Parliament

Black History Month: Celebrating Black Women in UK Public Life

Thursday 26 October 2023

Did you know that Black History Month has been celebrated in the UK since 1987?

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