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NewHow does Whitehall really work?
It can be hard understanding the workings of Whitehall. There are multiple departments, plus all their agencies and arms-length bodies. The policy-making landscape is complex and involves Whitehall, external stakeholders and Parliament. This course will help to demystify how Whitehall works and will give you a good insight into the practices and processes that the civil service and Ministers have to work within.
We will cover the informal and formal aspects of working in Whitehall, and some tips on working within and working with Whitehall. The course is suitable for those who are working in Whitehall who may want a broader picture, but also for those who need to work with Whitehall and would like to understand the civil service and Government better.
The trainer will use case studies and personal experiences from a long Whitehall career to bring the issues to life.
Civil servants and wider public sector employees who want an introduction to how the Civil Service and Government works. Also relevant to private sector employees who need to work with Whitehall.
You will get a good understanding of how Whitehall and the civil service operates from a formal and informal point of view. We will cover the relationship between Whitehall and Parliament. You will have a good understanding of the different rules and responsibilities for civil servants, Ministers and Special Advisors. We will also look at how to operate successfully within Whitehall (also how to engage with Whitehall if you are outside of it).
10:00 - 16:30
£595+VAT
St James's Park
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This course is available In-House and can be tailored to meet your individual training requirements.
Jo Clift has 20 years of experience working at a senior level in the UK Government including the Cabinet Office. She currently helps organisations work with Government and Parliament.
Jo started her career as a communications professional and subsequently worked at the heart of government for over 20 years, mainly at the Cabinet Office. She has worked closely with many ministers over the years, including Lord Peter Mandelson and Sir Oliver Letwin. She also worked at Number 10 in the Prime Minister's Press Office. She has delivered a wide range of policies and advised on multiple complex communications issues. Jo has also worked across a wide range of issues including strategy, Ministerial PR and high-level Board appointments, with the common challenge being making things happen across very large and complex organisations. Jo Clift's government roles have included leading the Coalition government's ICT strategy, Head of Communications for the BSE Inquiry and creating a new model for corporate shared services across Whitehall. Jo also gained private sector experience as a senior change consultant at Deloitte Consulting. This enabled her to gain a great set of change skills and valuable insight into the private sector. In addition, she is a fellow at the Royal Society of Arts and a published writer on the Civil Service and Brexit.
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This course will ensure that employees understand how government works and how their own organisations should be interacting with it.
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This half day course provides participants with a clear model for looking inwardly at an organisation and establishing what the future may hold.
Turning a policy into legislation takes many stakeholders to work effectively together. Getting agreement for policies in Whitehall can be difficult, but getting an agreement in the Commons and Lord
Effective policy making course gives delegates tools and techniques to help would-be policy-makers use evidence more effectively, leading to better decision-making and improved real-world outcomes.
This course will provide a comprehensive insight into the systems and workings of the UK Parliament.
Civil Service College can deliver In-House training within your organisation that is exactly tailored to meet your individual training requirements.
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