'My priorities? Delivery, innovation and productivity': Antonia Romeo on becoming cab sec, performance management and being authentic Exclusive
16 Mar Legal

'My priorities? Delivery, innovation and productivity': Antonia Romeo on becoming cab sec, performance management and being authentic

Days after meeting CSW at Heathrow to talk about her priorities for the Home Office, Dame Antonia Romeo became cabinet secretary. Here, she reflects on both roles and explores how her experience of leading large departments will shape her leadership of the civil service
by Suzannah Brecknell
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