For many people in the UK—especially those from diverse or international backgrounds—the term “apprenticeship” is often misunderstood. Some see it as a second option. Others simply don’t understand ...

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In his book Rumsfeld's Rules: Leadership Lessons in Business, Politics, War, and Life, former U.S. Secretary of Defense and White House Chief of Staff Donald Rumsfeld shares a lifetime of leadership ...

Here is a piece I wrote that feels right to share: I am currently running a virtual bingo game at work and the daily email I send to the participants includes the day’s pulled numbers, a funny or ...

This course introduces climate budgeting as a governance system that helps to mainstream climate commitments into decision-making in cities. It presents a clear framework for approaching climate ...

Policymaking is a key function of government. And the effectiveness of this process often determines the real-world outcomes of policies. However, the policymaking process is complex and requires the ...

You inherit a spreadsheet that should be simple to use. Instead, it is full of duplicates, inconsistent categories and missing fields that make it unreadable. Messy data builds up fast when a file ...

Recognise the qualities of an excellent facilitator Understand the importance of making sure your whole team is heard Identify top tips for writing a brilliant agenda Are your meetings full of good ...

Picture this: you have a brilliant policy idea. You know it has a great chance of succeeding, but without buy-in from your senior colleagues, it’s not likely to get off the ground. Or maybe you and ...

Most governments make major decisions with limited space to think ahead. Yet as change accelerates, engaging with the future constructively is becoming an essential skill for the public sector. In ...

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The key to a successful team isn’t having the most advanced project management software: it’s being able to get the best out of people. Effective people management is one of the most essential skills ...