Why Are More Organisations Investing in Presenting with Confidence?
Presentation skills used to be something that organisations associated with a relatively small group of people. Senior leaders, spokespeople, conference speakers or anyone whose role regularly involved standing in front of an audience. That is changing. More organisations are investing in speaking and presenting skills for whole teams, because communicating ideas clearly is becoming a…
Read MoreLeading Change in Government: Why Transformation Succeeds, or Fails, Because of Leadership
If there’s one thing many governments have become better at over the past two decades, it’s running transformation programmes. Large-scale digital projects are no longer unusual. Governments are redesigning services, introducing AI, modernising legacy technology and rethinking how citizens access everything from healthcare to licensing. Many organisations now have dedicated transformation teams, sophisticated governance structures…
Read MoreThinking on the Spot: How to Stay Clear, Confident and Composed Under Pressure
In most public sector and government roles, there are moments where you don’t get time to prepare. You’re asked a question in a meeting.You’re expected to give a view in a briefing.Or you’re put on the spot in front of colleagues or senior leaders. In those moments, it’s not just about what you know, it’s…
Read MoreThe 10 Public Sector Skills Governments Need Most in 2026 (And How Leading Civil Services Are Building Them)
Governments have never faced a shortage of challenges. What feels different today is the pace. Artificial intelligence is changing how work gets done. Citizens expect services that are as simple and responsive as those offered by the private sector. Budgets remain under pressure. At the same time, public organisations are being asked to tackle increasingly…
Read MoreStrategic Leadership: Building Essential Public Sector Leadership Skills
Strategic leadership is rapidly becoming one of the most vital skills in the modern public sector. As governments navigate increasing complexity, from digital transformation to evolving citizen expectations, leaders must move beyond operational management and adopt a long‑term, systems‑thinking approach. Those equipped with strong strategic leadership skills are better positioned to drive change, foster collaboration, and deliver meaningful outcomes that align with both policy goals and public needs.
Read MoreMaking Regulation an Effective Policy Delivery Tool
How governments can design regulation that supports better outcomes Regulation plays a critical role in government policy delivery. When designed well, it protects citizens, shapes markets and supports long‑term public value. When designed poorly, it can slow delivery, create unintended consequences and undermine policy objectives. This article explores how regulation can be used as an…
Read MoreWomen in Leadership in the Public Sector: Why It Matters More Than Ever
Across government and public sector organisations, women are central to how services run and how decisions are made. But when it comes to senior leadership, the picture is still uneven. Women make up a large share of the workforce, yet they are less visible in top roles. That gap affects more than representation. It shapes…
Read MorePrompt Engineering for Government
A practical skill for working effectively with AI in the public sector Artificial intelligence tools are increasingly being used across government and public sector organisations. These tools can support tasks such as drafting text, summarising information and helping analyse large amounts of content. However, the quality of the output depends heavily on the input. This…
Read MoreData Visualisation in Government: Turning Data into Better Decisions
Data visualisation in government helps turn complex data into clear insight, supporting better decisions, stronger communication, and improved public services.
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