Tony Cash
Expert training in policy making, strategy and better regulation for government
Tony Cash is a public sector training specialist in policy development, strategy and regulatory best practice. He is a former UK civil servant with senior experience in government policy, strategy and internal capability development.
He works with government organisations in the UK and internationally to strengthen policy making, improve regulatory practice and build stronger leadership and delivery capability across the public sector.
Government and civil service experience
Tony has held senior roles in the UK civil service including Head of Strategy and Communications for the Joint Trade Policy Unit and Deputy Director within the Department for Business internal training team.
His civil service experience gives him a strong understanding of how policy is developed, communicated and implemented across government, as well as how departments can improve capability and performance.
International public sector training experience
As a training consultant, Tony has delivered programmes on policy making and better regulation across the UK and internationally. His work includes training in Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dubai, Guernsey, Ireland, Kenya, Malta and South Africa.
He has worked with a wide range of government organisations on improving policy quality, regulatory approach and organisational effectiveness.
Areas of expertise
Tony delivers training across a broad range of public sector capability areas including:
- Policy making and policy development best practice
- Better regulation and impact assessment
- Strategy development and implementation
- Change management in government
- Governance and organisational leadership
- Risk management and strategic decision making
- Public service reform and delivery improvement
- Project and programme management in the public sector
- Parliamentary and government affairs
Upcoming courses:
– Thinking on the Spot
– Implementing Strategy in the Civil Service
– Behavioural Insights for Better Decisions
– Management and Leadership Masterclass
– Dynamic Regulation in a Fast-Changing Environment
What makes Tony Cash’s training unique
Tony combines deep civil service experience with organisational development expertise. His approach is practical, structured and focused on improving how government teams design, deliver and manage policy and regulation.
He helps participants understand not only what good policy looks like, but how to apply it in real government environments.
Qualifications and professional expertise
Tony holds an MSc in Organisation Development and has a strong portfolio of professional qualifications including:
- Certificate in Executive Coaching
- CIPD Certificate in Training Practice
- PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner
- Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) certification
This combination of policy experience and professional development expertise allows him to deliver structured, practical and highly effective training.
Why organisations book Tony Cash
- Senior UK civil service policy and strategy experience
- International government training across multiple regions
- Specialist in better regulation and impact assessment
- Strong organisational development and coaching background
- Wide range of practical public sector capability areas covered
Strengthening policy and regulatory capability
Tony Cash helps public sector organisations improve policy making, strengthen regulatory practice and build more effective governance and delivery systems. His training supports better decision making, clearer strategy and stronger public service outcomes.
Upcoming training courses led by Tony Cash
- 3 Dec 2026 — Targeting Regulation on Risk
- 20 Oct 2026 — Systems Thinking in Policy Making
- 22 Apr 2027 — Handling Complaints in Public Services
- — Effective Report Writing
- — Policy Design Masterclass: From Ideas to Implementation
- — Strategy to Delivery in Government
- 24 Mar 2027 — Leading Change in the Public Sector
- 8 Oct 2026 — Impactful Leadership in the Public Sector
- 24 Nov 2026 — Thinking on the Spot
- 17 Nov 2026 — Implementing Strategy in the Civil Service – 2 Days
- — Behavioural Insights for Better Decisions
- 26 Nov 2026 — Dynamic Regulation in the Public Sector