Next Steps in retrospect
BEIS Permanent Secretary Alex Chisholm on the importance of strengthening links with partner organisations to build best practice across the Civil Service.
BEIS Permanent Secretary Alex Chisholm on the importance of strengthening links with partner organisations to build best practice across the Civil Service.
Jim Harra, lead for the Skilled People theme at Civil Service Live 2017, celebrates the commitment to learning he saw at this year's events.
Jeremy Heywood considers the ongoing responsibilities of the Civil Service following the General Election.
Jeremy Heywood reports on how the Civil Service is building a stronger commercial function.
Emma Jones, Small Business Crown Representative, offers her support for government buyers looking to increase procurement from small businesses.
Jeremy Heywood celebrates the success of this year's Civil Service Awards.
Government Chief Commercial Officer Gareth Rhys Williams highlights new learning opportunities for anyone interested in commercial.
New Government Chief Commercial Officer Gareth Rhys Williams gives his early impressions of working in the public sector and outlines his ambition for the Commercial Function.
Douglas Macbeth welcomes the return of the government-supported Massive Open Online Course in contract management, of which he is Co-Academic Lead.
Getting the best deal for government is essential, say Jeremy Heywood and John Manzoni – which is why strengthening commercial capability in the Civil Service is one of their top priorities.