Leadership & Reform

Canadian flag waving in front of Parliament Buildings

Letter from Ottawa: The starting gun goes off for an unusual election in Canada

The past month has been one of those occasions when events move quickly. In Canada those who follow government and politics now have clarity on some things and profound uncertainty […]

‘Incredibly bold’ UK missions driving a more agile civil service, say speakers at Innovation 2025

The UK government’s missions-based approach is challenging the civil service’s traditionally vertical structure, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and offers an opportunity to regain public trust. This was the message from […]

Innovation 2025 – day 2 live

Innovation is a unique exhibition and conference that brings together government leaders from across the globe responsible for the transformation and acceleration of their public sector organisations and servi
Cat Little keynote speech Innovation 2025

Innovation 2025 – day 1 live

Innovation is a unique exhibition and conference that brings together government leaders from across the globe responsible for the transformation and acceleration of their public sector organisations and services. Follow […]
A picture of the Innovation 2025 conference

Government pioneers share insights on transformation at Innovation 2025

Thousands of delegates will come together in London today and tomorrow to hear how government leaders from around the world are innovating to deliver high-quality services for citizens. Innovation 2025 […]

‘I like the opportunity to make a difference’: Five minutes with Susan Acland-Hood, UK Department for Education permanent secretary

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders who will speak at our Innovation conference. Taking place in London […]
Mark Carney as government of Bank of Engalnd in 2013

New Canadian PM Mark Carney forms government, with minister of government transformation among appointments

Mark Carney – the former public servant who served both the Department of Finance and central bank in Canada and was governor of the Bank of England in the UK […]
UK prime minister Keir Starmer gives a speech on state reforms

UK PM says government needs to be ‘happier with innovation’ as he sets out reform plan

UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has said that the government needs to become “happier with innovation” in order to ensure that the state can operate at “maximum power”. In […]
UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer outside 10 Downing Street,

UK government plans radical reform to ‘unshackle civil servants’

The UK government has set out a wide-ranging reform plan, with prime minister Sir Keir Starmer telling officials that the civil service needed to become the “engine room of delivery” […]
Audience at innvoation 2024

Senior leaders to share insights on government transformation at Innovation 2025

Thousands of delegates are expected to flock to London later this month to hear how government leaders from around the world are innovating to deliver high-quality services for citizens. Innovation […]