Shaping the future of the policy profession
Gareth Davies sets out the questions that the policy profession must answer to shape how it will operate in the years ahead.
Better policymaking
The role of geospatial data in a modern, digital economy
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Sir Andrew Dilnot, Posted on:
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Better policymaking, Civil Service Leaders, Improved outcomes
Sir Andrew Dilnot discusses the potential of geospatial data and his aims as the new Chair of the Geospatial Commission.
The place of kindness in public policy
Scottish Government Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans explains why kindness has a role in public policy.
How are we embedding experimentation in government?
A new report looks at the impact of an expert panel, whose aim is to embed a culture of experimentation in government, making it easier for civil servants to improve public services by doing things differently.
More collaboration for more innovation in government
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Sir Jeremy Heywood, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Posted on:
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Better policymaking, Civil Service Leaders
Jeremy Heywood welcomes the work of a new Cabinet Office team that is reaching out to the academic community to help foster innovation in government.
Removing barriers: safe voter registration for survivors of domestic abuse
Anna Mathew, a policy adviser at Cabinet Office, describes how she and colleagues worked on the review of anonymous electoral registration.
Banging the drum for policy-making across the UK
Graham Pendlebury hails the success of the first four-nation 'policy lab' event in the UK, and looks forward to repeating the experience.
What we've learned from Policy School
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Sir Jeremy Heywood, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Posted on:
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Better policymaking, Civil Service Leaders
Jeremy Heywood applauds the results of the latest Cabinet Office Policy School for civil servants.
Consultations - what’s new and why they are so important
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Sir Jeremy Heywood, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Posted on:
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Better policymaking, Civil Service Leaders
Jeremy Heywood introduces the updated principles underpinning policy consultation, which he calls one of the most important activities undertaken by government.
New Master’s degree to support better policymaking
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Chris Wormald, Posted on:
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Better policymaking, Civil Service Leaders, Professions
Head of Profession Chris Wormald introduces a new qualification for policy professionals.