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The Seventh Edition of Heywood Quarterly – History’s lessons – is out now! Explore articles on lessons from the past and what’s shaping the future. heywoodquarterly.com/editions/ @mennarawlings.bsky.social #CivilService #Government #History #PublicSector #Policy #AI

In the latest article from our Seventh Edition, Professor Dame Sally Davies calls for new thinking to mobilise governments, health systems and communities. Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/what-amr-tea... #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #Health #Government

Former Cabinet Secretary Gus O’Donnell discusses digital transformation, rebuilding trust and the top trait of a great civil servant. Read his previous articles here: heywoodquarterly.com/tag/gus-odon... #CabinetSecretary #Government #CivilService #AI @downingcollege.bsky.social

In the latest article from our Seventh Edition, Charles Donald reflects on the first ten years of the Government’s in-house corporate finance boutique, UK Government Investments. Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/ukgi-a-speci... #UKGI #Government #CivilService #PublicSector

In our latest article, Harry Booty suggests that a mix of cultural and pragmatic considerations is at play when it comes to AI adoption amongst civil service communicators. Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/whats-shapin... #AI #CivilService #Government #LLMs

In our latest article, Owen Pengelly says civil service leaders need to distinguish between productivity and financial efficiency when it comes to AI. Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/delivering-v... #AI #Productivity #CivilService

Should Britain rethink how it governs? In our latest article, Stephen Webb argues that historical approaches to government still have lessons for today. Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/how-to-make-... #CivilService #Bureaucracy #History #Government

In the latest article from our Seventh Edition, Martin Fitches and @michaelleger.bsky.social say history teaches important lessons for today’s policymakers. Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/how-pragmati... #CivilService #History #GlobalEconomicOrder @blavatnikschool.bsky.social

In the first article of our Seventh Edition, @mennarawlings.bsky.social, former Ambassador to France, reflects on three and a half decades as a diplomat – and on peaks women have yet to scale. Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/the-progress... #CivilService #Diplomacy #Equality

Did you know that loneliness can have real health implications? Our latest article explains how human connection is integral to delivering good public services. #CivilService #Delivery #PublicPolicy @rshipsproject.bsky.social

Did you know that Jurassic Park influenced South Korea’s industrial strategy? Philip Bray explores the link in his article – plus what we can learn about long-term planning from South Korea, Japan, Spain and the Netherlands. heywoodquarterly.com/reclaiming-t... #SouthKorea #CivilService

The Sixth Edition of Heywood Quarterly – Time to deliver – is out now! Dive into articles on delivery, long-term thinking and leadership. heywoodquarterly.com/editions/ #CivilService #Policy #PublicPolicy #Government @profserious.bsky.social @rshipsproject.bsky.social

Want to stay in the loop on the latest public policy innovations? Sign up to our free mailing list to get our latest articles, podcast episodes and news delivered straight to your inbox! eepurl.com/jsjOtQ #CivilService #Policy #PublicPolicy #Government

Is the UK falling behind on long-term thinking? From Spain’s ‘España 2050’ to South Korea’s flotilla model, Philip Bray explores what the UK can learn from nations that prioritise futures thinking. heywoodquarterly.com/reclaiming-t... #LongTerm #NationalStrategy #Policy

Is our account of leadership completely wrong? In the first episode of the Heywood Quarterly Podcast, @suzanneheywood.com is joined by Alex Hill and David Halpern to explore what impactful, long-lasting leadership truly looks like. heywoodquarterly.com/heywood-quar... #Leadership

Why do we reward the wrong leaders? In the first episode of the Heywood Quarterly Podcast, @suzanneheywood.com is joined by Alex Hill and David Halpern to explore what impactful, long-lasting leadership truly looks like. Listen here: heywoodquarterly.com/heywood-quar... #Leadership

In the latest article from our Sixth Edition, Ray Shostak, Richard Bell and David Robinson explore the power of human connection in public services. Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/the-role-of-... #Government @rshipsproject.bsky.social

In our latest article, Bowie Penney explains how civil servants across government can use the latest research on deprived neighbourhoods. Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/a-new-data-s... #CivilService #Deprivation #Policy

In the latest article from our Sixth Edition, Anthony Finkelstein argues that the UK needs stronger tech foundations to reap the benefits of artificial intelligence. Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/why-ai-expos... #CivilService #Government #AI #Tech

In the latest article from our Sixth Edition, John Manzoni, business executive-turned Civil Service CEO, talks to Peter McDonald about his time in government and change from the inside. heywoodquarterly.com/reflections-... #CivilService #Government #Delivery

In the first article from our Sixth Edition, Barbara Woodward, the UK’s former Permanent Representative in New York, explains the continued importance of the UK’s 80-year partnership with the UN. heywoodquarterly.com/the-uk-at-th... #UN #UnitedNations

With 2025 coming to a close, find our book recommendations for the New Year - including books from @petercardwell, @timberners_lee, @davidmcw, @MarcDunkelman, @jankulveit and @dziblatt Read the full list: heywoodquarterly.com/happy-new-ye... #BookRecommendation #BookReview @suzanneheywood.com

As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to revisit our top articles of 2025. From AI to long-term strategy, these are the ideas that shaped the conversation. 🔗 Read all the articles here: heywoodquarterly.com/category/the... #CivilService #Policy #AI #Innovation

This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, find out more about a typical day in the life of Ambassador Victoria Harrison and her ‘Ambassadog’, Otto. 🔗 Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/day-in-the-l... #IDPD #IDPD2025 @AmbassadogOtto @VictoriaH_FCDO @UKinSlovenia

Discover insights on the OBR, economic dynamism, industrial strategy and long-term planning with our Budget Collection: heywoodquarterly.com/category/the...

The 5th Edition of the Heywood Quarterly has arrived, featuring articles from across the public service. Dive into articles on trust, policy and strategy for the future of government. heywoodquarterly.com/editions/ #Policymaking #CivilService #Policy #PublicSector

Why does economic dynamism matter? Stephen Aldridge, Director of Analysis and Data at the MHCLG, highlights three charts with a striking message for the UK. heywoodquarterly.com/why-economic... #Policymaking #LongTerm #Economy #Growth

In our latest article, Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, reflects on two books that explore how we respond to crises and plan for the future. heywoodquarterly.com/public-polic... #Policy #Policymaking #LongTerm #BankofEngland

In our latest article, Peter McDonald talks to Sir Philip Barton about the art of diplomacy, organisational resilience and the importance of collaboration across government. 🔗 Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/in-conversat...

In our latest article, Sir Chris Whitty demonstrates how people who live longer do not necessarily spend more time in ill health. 🔗 Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/policy-imper... @CMO_England #Policy #Health #Age #CivilService

Mario Pisani, Deputy Director in the Financial Stability Group at HM Treasury, on the importance of trust in our institutions and a history lesson that is relevant to all civil servants. 🔗 Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/money-trust-... #Money #History #Treasury #CivilService

There is still time to register for our panel event at the Policy Festival! ⏰ Thursday 2nd October 2025, 13:30 - 14:30 📝 The Heywood Conversation: Thinking about the future 🔗 Register here: policy-profession-festival-25.orcula.co.uk/register #PolicyFestival #PolicyProfession #CivilService

In the first article from our Fifth Edition, Fred Perry explores how business, the regions and even other countries were involved in shaping industrial strategy. 🔗 Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/a-new-indust...

Peter McDonald, Director of Transport and Digital Connectivity in the Welsh Government, explores the opportunities and challenges of a smaller government. 🔗 Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/from-whiteha... #CivilService #Devolution #Policymaking

Doug Gurr, Director of the Natural History Museum and Interim Chair of the CMA, warns that the UK is missing out on the fruits of scientific research. 🔗 Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/dinosaurs-da... #Data #CivilService #Innovation #DigitalPolicy

With students in England and Wales returning to school this week, attendance remains a challenge – but data could provide a solution. 🔗 Read the full article by Susan Acland Hood and Simon Blake: heywoodquarterly.com/how-attendan... #School #BackToSchool #Data #Policymaking

Join us online on 2nd October at the #PolicyFestival for our Heywood Conversation panel on long-term thinking, with James Ancell, Lucy Smith and @suzanneheywood.com James Ancell’s article: tinyurl.com/4kcpjavc Panel sign up: tinyurl.com/du445jtu @PolicyProfUK #CivilService

How did the London 2012 Olympics shape one of Whitehall’s top civil servants? In her conversation with Peter McDonald, Helen MacNamara reveals the surprising lessons behind the Olympic project. heywoodquarterly.com/in-conversat... #CivilService #PolicyMaking

What can the Blavatnik Index teach us about the UK Civil Service? Kathy Hall and Gus O’Donnell explain how it could help us to improve. heywoodquarterly.com/how-the-uk-c... #CivilService #PolicyMaking

Has the Office for Budget Responsibility experiment been worthwhile? Former Chairman, Robert Chute, argues it has...  heywoodquarterly.com/has-the-obr-ex…

Has the Office for Budget Responsibility experiment been worthwhile? Former Chairman, Robert Chute, argues it has...  heywoodquarterly.com/has-the-obr-ex…

What makes a good civil servant? 🤝 Discover the ten key traits valued by Jeremy Heywood…👇 heywoodquarterly.com/the-ten-traits… #policy #civilservice

As Heywood Quarterly marks its one-year anniversary, founder @suzanneheywood.com reflects on the successes of the past year - and what's to come... 📖 Check out all four of our editions for free: heywoodquarterly.com/editions/

🎉🎈 This week we are celebrating one year of The Heywood Quarterly 🎉🎈 Thank you for reading, sharing and growing with us. Here's to many more. heywoodquarterly.com

The UK now has daily school attendance data and this is transforming how we manage education 👇

Read this and our other articles for free at www.heywoodquarterly.com 👇

Why does soft power matter? Catriona Laing explains in our latest article 👇

"It's a rare, honest reflection from someone who was at the very centre of events and still cares passionately about the civil service" See Peter Mcdonald's reflections on his conversation with Helen MacNamara (and find the article at heywoodquarterly.com)👇

How can digital government provide services for individuals across silos? That's what @VictorDominello discusses in our latest article 👇 #FutureGovernment  #Innovation #PublicSector #UserCentricDesign #DigitalTransformation #GovTech

How can understanding human behaviour transform government policy? @DavidHalpernCBE , founder of the Nudge Unit, explains this for us👇

How do you do justice to a 50 year long career in public service? Peter McDonald shares his experience of interviewing Lord Terry Burns 👇