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The place of kindness in public policy
Scottish Government Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans explains why kindness has a role in public policy.
Leslie Evans
Leslie Evans is Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government.
Improving outcomes – Scotland's National Performance Framework, 10 years on
A persistent focus on outcomes is at the heart of the journey the Scottish Government has been on in the last decade, says Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans.
Tackling knife crime in Scotland – 10 years on
Scottish Government Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans looks at the impact of a pioneering approach to reducing violent crime.
A new approach to deprivation data
Scottish Government Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans looks at the work of the team behind the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation, which was recognised with the Civil Service Award 2017 for Use of Evidence.
Looking after future generations
Scottish Government Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans encourages a new style of leadership by civil servants to help Scotland become the best place in the world for children to grow up.
Working in partnership
Scottish Government Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans underlines the value of partnership working in making governments more effective.
Shaping a better future for our young people
Leslie Evans, Scottish Government Permanent Secretary, says governments should do all they can to tap into the challenge and inspiration young people provide.
Working across administrations – the shape of things to come
Scottish Government and DWP Permanent Secretaries Leslie Evans and Robert Devereux look at the future of joint working under devolution.
Why we can’t afford to wait for gender parity
Scottish Government Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans marks International Women's Day (8 March) by looking at progress in the Civil Service on closing the gender pay gap.