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How I ended up working in operations
Working in operations within the Civil Service was not something that Iain Mackinnon ever planned, but he has no regrets.
Improved outcomes
A range of blogs illustrating the theme of the same name, one of the four supporting pillars of the vision of 'A Brilliant Civil Service'.
The strapline for this theme is: "A brilliant Civil Service will provide efficient, trusted services designed around user need to deliver improved outcomes for the country."
The three other pillars are: Effective leaders; Skilled people; A great place to work.
The role of geospatial data in a modern, digital economy
Sir Andrew Dilnot discusses the potential of geospatial data and his aims as the new Chair of the Geospatial Commission.
How DCMS does digital
DCMS Permanent Secretary Sue Owen looks at how the department is tackling the challenges of online safety and security and giving citizens confidence that the Internet is a well-governed space.
The State of the Estate
John Manzoni introduces the annual report on the efficiency and sustainability of the Government Estate.
Making public procurement better and fairer with supplier feedback
The results of a pilot scheme by Crown Commercial Service and the Behavioural Insights Team to collect simple feedback from public sector buyers on certain purchases are both surprising and encouraging.
‘User-centred’ – more than a slogan
The Department for Education is beginning a new 'conversation' with its 6,000 staff on more user-centred ways of working and understanding what learners really need, as Permanent Secretary Jonathan Slater explains.
Awards showcase the best of a brilliant Civil Service
Who won the Civil Service Awards 2018? Mark Sedwill congratulates the winners and looks ahead.
How we're transforming the Government Estate
Michael Parsons, Director General, Government Property, describes how the Government Estate is changing to prepare for future, smarter, ways of working.
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.
Shifting government project delivery up a gear
Tony Meggs on how government can move from good to great in how it delivers major projects, led by the Project Delivery Function.