Shaking up the Mandarins? Civil Service reform and Corona...

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Major reform for the Civil Service was one of the new government’s major priorities… and then the Coronavirus happened. What will bring about more change: the Government’s own plans, or the unprecedented exigencies of this health emergency? Can any Civil Service really be ready for an event like this? The enormity of Corona aside, which innovations might help the Civil Service respond better in “normal” circumstances? And what could be the long-term consequences of reform for its structures and processes? Our Programme Director Alex Thomas welcomes a stellar panel to discuss the future of the Civil Service: Ben Gummer, former Minister for the Cabinet Office Una O’Brien, former Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health Sam Freedman, CEO, Education Partnerships Group and former senior policy adviser to then Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove Audio production by Alex Rees See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Major reform for the Civil Service was one of the new government’s major priorities… and then the Coronavirus happened. What will bring about more change: the Government’s own plans, or the unprecedented exigencies of this health emergency? Can any...

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