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2008 2007
Seeds of Change (21-27 September 2007)
“It’s all very well having good policy ideas but bedding them in is another thing altogether. That’s why the National School of Government is trying to introduce a new culture of innovation across the public sector.” Su Maddock explains all.
Download the PDF to read the full article that appeared in the September Issue of Public Finance magazine
Untapping the talent (27 June 2007)
“Departmental nominations are now sought for the second cohort of Leaders UnLtd – a new leadership development scheme designed specifically for UK civil servants working at Grade 6/7 (or equivalent) who are women, have a disability, or are from minority ethnic backgrounds. But despite targeting groups under-represented at the highest levels, Leaders UnLtd is far more than a diversity programme.
Read the full article in Whitehall & Westminster World – civilservicenetwork.com
Telling the developing story (12 June 2007)
Department for International Development’s Permanent Secretary, Sir Suma Chakrabarti, talks to Whitehall & Westminster World about Capability Reviews, and commends the involvement of the National School’s Sunningdale Institute.
Read the full article at Whitehall & Westminster World – civilservicenetwork.com
‘Have you got what it takes?’ National School and leadership (7 June 2007)
‘The conversation about leadership is continuous, rich and unending. Public bodies will always be subject to pressure, from below and above, so the quality of those providing direction, strategy and inspiration will be ceaselessly debated.’ A discussion on leadership hosted by the Guardian, and including National School Head of Organisational Capability, Janet Waters.
Read the full article in at guardian.co.uk
Work-Based Accreditation: A Proposal with Teeth? By Annie Hayes (31 May 2007)
‘UK workers are being branded as the laggards of the EU skills pool, according to a leading business group, who suggest putting work-based training in prime position via a new accreditation system. Reactions have been frosty, Annie Hayes reports.’
Read the full article at trainingzone.co.uk
Back to School for ‘Sir Humphrey’ (28 May 2007)
‘The National School of Government is setting up a new centre offering officials masterclasses in how to understand and support ministers.
The new centre plans to give officials the skills, confidence and understanding they need to support ministers.’
Read the full article at trainingzone.co.uk
From the Basics to Beyond (29 May 2007)
‘The new Centre for Working with Ministers and Parliament at the National School of Government was recently launched to give officials the skills, confidence, and understanding to help put this right.’
Read the full article at Whitehall & Westminster World – civilservicenetwork.com
National School announces new centre for working with ministers and parliament (21 May 2007)
‘Speaking as the National School of Government announces the creation of a new centre devoted to giving officials the skills, confidence and understanding they need to support ministers, Christopher Jary, Head of the new Centre for Working with Ministers & Parliament, says that ministers are often frustrated at the quality of service they receive, and especially with written materials.’
Read the full article at trainingjournal.com
National School of Government accredited as ‘Investors in People’ until 2010 (2 May 2007)
‘The National School of Government has been accredited as an ‘Investors in People’ until 2010, confirming that it supports best practice for training and development and links individual staff development to its business objectives.
The Investors in People (IiP) standard provides a framework for organisations to identify and achieve appropriate business improvements. The National School inspection report confirmed that inspectors were “impressed” with what had been achieved, and that recent changes represented a significant improvement.’
Read the full article at publictechnology.net