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Richard Heaton reveals shortlist for the Civil Service Awards 2019
Ministry of Justice Permanent Secretary Richard Heaton unveils the shortlisted nominations for this year’s Civil Service Awards and reminds us why they they are so important.
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.
Collective leadership – making it happen
A discussion at Civil Service Live 2018 led to a new initiative on strengthening collective leadership. The three colleagues behind it describe the genesis of the directors network and its aims.
Awards showcase the best of a brilliant Civil Service
Who won the Civil Service Awards 2018? Mark Sedwill congratulates the winners and looks ahead.
DFID’s award-winning Social and Economic Diversity and Inclusion Network
How one staff network in a government department is supporting greater inclusion in the Civil Service.
Why applying for the Fast Stream could be the best decision you ever make
With applications for the Civil Service Fast Stream open from 20 September, scheme head Greg Hobbs describes what it offers - including to existing civil servants.
Being ambitious and living with an incurable condition – migraine
In Migraine Awareness Week, Zamila Bunglawala describes what it's like to live with the condition.
Three magic ingredients for developing leadership
The raw material for improving our leadership skills is all around us, says Defra Permanent Secretary Clare Moriarty.
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.
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.