...that my team can become ambassadors for change themselves - whether that means new ways of working, or advocates for continuous improvement. By giving them the space and responsibility, they...
...trial compares the impact of a new or different variants of an intervention by giving it to some people but not others. The side-by-side comparison of interventions simplifies evaluation and...
...taken part and I am delighted that departments and teams across the country participated so enthusiastically and imaginatively. Some of the highlights included the announcement last Monday of four new...
...people from other government departments and to partner on project work. When I was promoted to HO (HEO grade), this consolidated my new skills and continued to boost my confidence....
...new solutions to old problems. The UK is now a global leader in applying behavioural insights and evidence of 'what works' to policy development and implementation. Subtle ‘nudges’ in government...
...I am also a trustee of the HALO Trust (the international demining charity) and TeamRubicon UK (a new disaster relief charity). I was motivated to take on these volunteering opportunities...
Dr Janet Barker Mid-year is a point at which we all take stock. Many of us revisit our development plans and find that - like our New Year’s resolutions -...
John Pullinger, CB In the last week alone, government statisticians have released nearly 100 new statistics on important areas such as the prison population, the agricultural industry, crime, overseas travel...
...other inspectors with new and interesting avenues of work to maintain people's interest in their job. He actively seeks out new initiatives and collaborations with international inspectorates and passes on...
...and clear-eyed commercial management; by embracing new technology and acquiring new skills; by putting the needs of the public over and above the ingrained habits of the organisation; by inspiring...
