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'Next Chapter' for specialist commercial law service
Jonathan Jones writes about the development of a unified expert commercial law service for government, and how this complements commercial capability building across Whitehall.
Commercial skills
Commercial awareness, contract management and service delivery
HMRC Chief Executive Jon Thompson says it’s not just ‘commercial’ civil servants who need to understand and manage contracts. Increasing numbers of colleagues can benefit from being more aware of the skills required and the training available.
How commercially aware are you?
John Manzoni highlights the learning available in Commercial Awareness Week (7 to 11 May) to develop civil servants' appreciation of the importance of our commercial activities, and how understanding them can help us in our work.
Improved outcomes and better value through skilled people
Jeremy Heywood introduces Commercial Awareness Week and highlights how the Civil Service is improving how it handles its commercial relationships.
Collaboration makes us stronger
The Government Chief Commercial Officer on how cross-government collaboration is the key to the effectiveness of the Government Commercial Function and of other functions and professions.
A hunger for improvement
Improvement in organisations is driven by good information, says Government Chief Commercial Officer Gareth Rhys Williams.
Great commercial contracts make great services
Jeremy Heywood on how the Civil Service is increasing commercial capability and recruiting new talent.
Calling central government buyers: Emma can help you meet your target
Emma Jones, Small Business Crown Representative, offers her support for government buyers looking to increase procurement from small businesses.
What's new in commercial skills
Government Chief Commercial Officer Gareth Rhys Williams highlights new learning opportunities for anyone interested in commercial.
Small businesses of Britain need you!
The new Small Business Crown Representative, Emma Jones, sets out her priorities – and has something to ask of civil servants.