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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.
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.
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.
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.