Lord O'Donnell

Why we should be excited by plans to improve collaboration between civil servants and charities
25 Oct 2024 Civil Service Reform
Why we should be excited by plans to improve collaboration between civil servants and charities
Gus O’Donnell welcomes Keir Starmer’s plan to strengthen the connection between civil society and government – and how you can get involved
Transition tips from a seasoned cabinet secretary
25 Jun 2024 HR
Transition tips from a seasoned cabinet secretary
Gus O’Donnell on some key issues likely to face civil servants before and after 4 July
Tribute to Lord Kerslake
12 Jul 2023 Leadership
Tribute to Lord Kerslake
An outstanding permanent secretary, and later also civil service head, Bob Kerslake became a champion of social housing and sustainable communities
Book Review: Spads: what are they good for?
13 Feb 2015 HR
Book Review: Spads: what are they good for?

Ben Yong and Robert Hazell's book on special advisers is a 'must read' for ministers,  spads and civil servants, says former cabinet secretary Lord O'Donnell