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Experience: The best teacher
John Manzoni expands on the theme of his recent interview in Civil Service World, about the value of experience in the Civil Service.
Civil Service
Working part-time isn't career limiting
Having been recognised on the FT/Timewise Part-time Power List, Cabinet Office’s Deborah Brooks extols the benefits of job sharing.
Improving decision-making, efficiency and transparency: the GIST of better Management Information
Sir Jeremy Heywood, looks at the benefits of the Quarterly Data Summary – how it improves decision making and transparency.
Trello: 6 tips for using it effectively
Having experimented with Trello, the Civil Service Learning team share 6 things they learned using the tool.
Leadership Statement: Talk less, listen more
Martin Donnelly discusses effective communication as part of the Leadership Statement which tells that we need to be confident in our engagement.
The Government is open for business: are you ready?
Are you ready for the new SME procurement changes? Crown Commercial Services tell us what’s new and what you need to know.
Latest
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Civil Service Commission: triennial review - a better civil service
- published 13 February 2015
- Policy paper
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Civil Service Leadership statement
- published 12 February 2015
- Guidance
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Government launches 750 apprenticeships for talented young people
- published 3 February 2015
- News story
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