...like this has felt exciting, and the secondment was definitely a good move. I’ve enjoyed learning new skills but also having existing skills recognised anew by a different audience. I’d...
...share. In this form, data can be used for many innovative purposes, from planning transport systems to predicting outbreaks of sickness. It really has changed people's lives for the better:...
...in the 33 years that I’ve been a civil servant. Working in the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) then, communications between London and Belfast were by diplomatic bag or unreliable fax...
...it in my role. (Cabinet Office) Taking on new challenges Doing an interview with the BBC. We were supposed to be media trained and I hadn't been, but our press...
...broader and better targeted support and can create completely new models for how society can respond. So while it’s brilliant to celebrate the inspirational work of volunteers this week, I’d...
Prof Sir Mark Walport One of the most striking features of the UK Civil Service is that people regularly tackle new problems or change roles. This requires them to develop...
Gareth Rhys Williams, Government Chief Commercial Officer I’m now 14 weeks into my new role as Government Chief Commercial Officer. I thought it would be good to share some thoughts...
...of the newly launched vision to become A Brilliant Civil Service. The site was designed and developed using ‘agile’ project management methodology, with user-centred design at its core. More than...
...benefits, or help in extending their visa. So, who should you be thinking about nominating for this new award? One, incidentally, that civil servants themselves said they wanted to see....
...and achievement. Stephen built a new leadership team at GDS and continued to provide supportive, environment for the team to excel at what it does. Under his leadership, GDS has...
