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Where next for technology in government?

Posted by: Matthew Rycroft, Posted on: 30 November 2018 - Categories: A Brilliant Civil Service, Civil Service Leaders
Dr Gavin Smith, Matthew Rycroft CBE, Daniel Ronen, Dr Joseph Barnard, Alex Caccia, and Professor Charlotte Watts beside a prototype of an aid-delivering drone at DFID Whitehall Occasion: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) display for staff. Three British UAV innovators and a British data analysis unit showed staff their technology and pilot projects with DFID.

Department for International Development Permanent Secretary Matthew Rycroft sets out the challenges and opportunities for government in harnessing the potential of technology.

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‘User-centred’ – more than a slogan

Posted by: Jonathan Slater, Posted on: 22 November 2018 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders, Improved outcomes
Students working at their computers in a library

The Department for Education is beginning a new 'conversation' with its 6,000 staff on more user-centred ways of working and understanding what learners really need, as Permanent Secretary Jonathan Slater explains.

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Working internationally to build counter fraud capability

Posted by: Chloe Smith, Posted on: 13 November 2018 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
Chloe Smith speaking from a lectern at an event

Minister for the Constitution Chloe Smith looks at how government is building expertise in counter fraud and reaching out internationally to share good practice.

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Awards showcase the best of a brilliant Civil Service

Posted by: Sir Mark Sedwill, Posted on: 12 November 2018 - Categories: A Brilliant Civil Service, A great place to work, Civil Service Leaders, Effective leaders, Improved outcomes, Skilled people
Winners of the 2018 Civil Service Awards on stage

Who won the Civil Service Awards 2018? Mark Sedwill congratulates the winners and looks ahead.

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How we're transforming the Government Estate

Posted by: Michael Parsons, Posted on: 6 November 2018 - Categories: Improved outcomes, Smarter working
Composite image of four sites of Government Hubs in the capitals of the nations of the UK, showing views of: Erskine House, Belfast; Central Square, Cardiff; New Waverley, Edinburgh; and Canary Wharf London

Michael Parsons, Director General, Government Property, describes how the Government Estate is changing to prepare for future, smarter, ways of working.

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How are we embedding experimentation in government?

Posted by: Edward Orlik, Posted on: 5 November 2018 - Categories: Better policymaking, Improved outcomes
Front cover of Rise of Experimentation in Government report front cover

A new report looks at the impact of an expert panel, whose aim is to embed a culture of experimentation in government, making it easier for civil servants to improve public services by doing things differently.

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Shifting government project delivery up a gear

Posted by: Tony Meggs, Posted on: 28 August 2018 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders, Improved outcomes, Programme and project delivery
Project delivery transformation graphic

Tony Meggs on how government can move from good to great in how it delivers major projects, led by the Project Delivery Function.

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Improving outcomes – Scotland's National Performance Framework, 10 years on

Posted by: Leslie Evans, Posted on: 23 August 2018 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders, Improved outcomes
View of Scottish Parliament at night

A persistent focus on outcomes is at the heart of the journey the Scottish Government has been on in the last decade, says Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans.

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Disability and inclusion – The Global Disability Summit

Posted by: Matthew Rycroft, Posted on: 13 August 2018 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders, Diversity and inclusion, Improved outcomes
Woman speaking on conference stage

Matthew Rycroft looks at the inclusion lessons from the recent Global Disability Summit.

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Tackling knife crime in Scotland – 10 years on

Posted by: Leslie Evans, Posted on: 24 May 2018 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders, Improved outcomes
Woman at table in conversation with young man in young offenders institution

Scottish Government Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans looks at the impact of a pioneering approach to reducing violent crime.

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