...widely dispersed, people had practically written the book on good etiquette. For example, they’d routinely go to people on the phone first, individually and by name, for views. That has...
...and touch. For example, a shadow, a crack in the wall or the lighting in a room. Quick wins Try the Pomodoro technique. This involves working for 25 minutes, then...
Mina Joshi, Department for International Trade, in Whitehall Mina Joshi, Operations Executive, Department for International Trade, shares her experience of caring for her husband during coronavirus. I have been a...
...include learning for leaders from a non-financial background. On 8 December, for example, we ran a workshop on raising financial awareness, which was really useful for leaders who wanted to...
...promotional slogan for his speaking engagements. He spoke about his colourful past and how, as an FBI security consultant, he has been advising governments, banks and other businesses on countering...
...learning for a wide and diverse audience. Created in response to the identified need for a focal point for knowledge and skills for staff working on international issues, currently, an...
David Acquet, Civil Service Learning For the last four years, I’ve run the helpdesk for Civil Service Learning (CSL). Until very recently, a big part of my job was fixing...
...poorest communities to build their resilience. Part of Concern's funding for South Sudan comes from UK Aid, through the Department for International Development (DFID). Concern receives UK Aid from the...
Ben Merrick On 16 March, I had the honour of opening a cross-Whitehall conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) for departmental disability champions. This was staged with the...
...A disability confident manager should be watching out for opportunities for their disabled staff to enhance their skills. Quieter times, such as Parliamentary recess, are ideal. Be positive and boost...
