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Leadership is the biggest job
Peter Schofield, Permanent Secretary for the Department of Work & Pensions, shares what he’s learnt about leadership since joining the Civil Service in 1991 and now leading the biggest government department.
Effective leaders
A range of blogs illustrating the theme of the same name, one of the four supporting pillars of the vision of A Brilliant Civil Service.
The strapline for this theme is: "A brilliant Civil Service needs effective leaders who are inspiring, confident and empowering and who live our values."
The three other pillars of the vision are: Improved outcomes; Skilled people; A great place to work.
Want a more creative team?
Inspiring and rewarding innovation is an important part of being an effective leader. New materials for leaders wanting to encourage creativity are now available on Civil Service Learning.
Getting the basics of good management right
Good managers need to start with the fundamentals, says Patsy Wilkinson, Second Permanent Secretary at the Home Office.
Launch of training for Wellbeing Confident Leaders
Jonathan Jones announces the next step in the Civil Service delivering on its commitment to being a leading employer in its approach to mental health.
It’s not just about winning – it’s the best way to say thanks to a colleague
Nominations for the Civil Service Awards 2018 are now open. Head of the Civil Service Jeremy Heywood explains why it's important that we acknowledge the brilliant work of civil servants across the full range of their activities.
Women leaders - perceptions and reality
Cabinet Office's Zamila Bunglawala looks at the issues covered during a recent high-powered panel discussion she took part in at the Global Institute for Women's Leadership.
Register for Civil Service Live 2018
You can now book your place at Civil Service Live 2018, the annual showcase for innovation and best practice in the organisation, and the biggest learning and development event of the year for civil servants.
Lessons from Fast Stream Policy Base Camp
Two Fast Streamers reflect on learning from leaders about designing real-world solutions to real-world policy problems.
Civil Service transformation - my speech at the LSE
John Manzoni introduces the speech he gave this week at the LSE on making the Civil Service the best in the world.
The ‘A Brilliant Civil Service’ Awards turn one
John Manzoni celebrates the first anniversary of the monthly awards for 'A Brilliant Civil Service'.