Civil Service Learning 2020 - how we're engaging with suppliers
Joel Glover explains the process of engagement and relationship building with prospective suppliers of learning and development products for Civil Service Learning 2020.
Upskilling for better contract management
Marco Salzedo explains why, at a crucial time for contract management in government, civil servants at all grades should consider the contract management capability training offered by the Civil Service, now including a Foundation level course.
Commercial awareness, contract management and service delivery
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Jon Thompson, Posted on:
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Civil Service Leaders, Commercial skills, Skilled people
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?
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John Manzoni, Chief Executive of the Civil Service and Permanent Secretary for the Cabinet Office, Posted on:
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Civil Service Leaders, Commercial skills, Skilled people
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.
Collaboration makes us stronger
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Gareth Rhys Williams, Cabinet Office Carers’ Champion, Posted on:
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Civil Service Leaders, Commercial skills
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.
Fast track to career satisfaction
For National Apprenticeship Week, we asked a Fast Track apprentice to tell us about her experience of the scheme, one year in.
A hunger for improvement
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Gareth Rhys Williams, Cabinet Office Carers’ Champion, Posted on:
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Civil Service Leaders, Commercial skills, Skilled people
Improvement in organisations is driven by good information, says Government Chief Commercial Officer Gareth Rhys Williams.
Transitioning into the Civil Service
Fay Yeboah explains why, having been successful in the private sector, she moved into the Civil Service.
Improving commercial capability helps us all
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Sir Jeremy Heywood, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Posted on:
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A Brilliant Civil Service, Civil Service Leaders
Jeremy Heywood reports on how the Civil Service is building a stronger commercial function.
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.