Government needs ‘ruthless focus’ not ‘everythingism’, think tank argues
26 Mar Project Delivery

Government needs ‘ruthless focus’ not ‘everythingism’, think tank argues

Reform says belief that all projects and policies can aid all objectives is crippling delivery
by Jim Dunton
Mega projects: Delivery bodies given freedom to set pay for specialist roles
20 Jun Project Delivery
Mega projects: Delivery bodies given freedom to set pay for specialist roles
Keir Starmer asks cab sec to examine damning HS2 review's implications for civil service
19 Jun Project Delivery
Keir Starmer asks cab sec to examine damning HS2 review's implications for civil service
‘Radically’ shorter Green Book will support place-based budgeting and transformational change
11 Jun Project Delivery
‘Radically’ shorter Green Book will support place-based budgeting and transformational change
DE&S chief Simon Bollom praises ‘brilliant’ team – and hits back at negative publicity about major project costs
29 Dec 2021 Project Delivery
DE&S chief Simon Bollom praises ‘brilliant’ team – and hits back at negative publicity about major project costs
2020 may have been a year like no other, but 2021 was a chip off the old block and relentless from day one. The defence equipment chief exec tells us about 12 more months of dealing with Covid as well as new challenges
'There has been a huge collective effort across government to do things differently': Projects chief Nick Smallwood looks back at 2021
22 Dec 2021 Project Delivery
'There has been a huge collective effort across government to do things differently': Projects chief Nick Smallwood looks back at 2021
2020 may have been a year like no other, but 2021 was a chip off the old block and relentless from day one. The Infrastructure and Projects Authority chief exec tells us about 12 more months of dealing with Covid while pushing ahead with new challenges
Lack of digital know-how at top of government contributes to IT failures, MPs say
10 Dec 2021 Project Delivery
Lack of digital know-how at top of government contributes to IT failures, MPs say
Public Accounts Committee highlights failure to understand issue of decades-old ‘legacy’ systems used in border control and state pension
Companies that fail to deliver could be banned from winning public contracts
07 Dec 2021 Project Delivery
Companies that fail to deliver could be banned from winning public contracts
Cabinet Office unveils plans for ‘simpler, clearer and more flexible’ procurement rules
Ministers mistake cuts for ‘efficiency’, MPs warn
06 Dec 2021 Project Delivery
Ministers mistake cuts for ‘efficiency’, MPs warn
Funding boost for departmental capability and capacity might be needed to save money long term, PAC says
BEIS slammed by MPs for ‘pointlessly rushed’ green homes scheme
01 Dec 2021 Project Delivery
BEIS slammed by MPs for ‘pointlessly rushed’ green homes scheme
Public Accounts Committee chair says scheme’s flaws "should have been blindingly obvious to the department"
'Miles away from conveying the necessary radicalism': Priority outcomes one year on
22 Nov 2021 Project Delivery
'Miles away from conveying the necessary radicalism': Priority outcomes one year on
Martin Wheatley asks: how seriously should we take the Treasury’s renewed interest in what public spending achieves?
Eight steps to harnessing the power of data to decisions in public sector projects Partner Content
17 Nov 2021 Project Delivery
Eight steps to harnessing the power of data to decisions in public sector projects
Weakness in information management can be a root cause of problems in the delivery of public sector projects. Brett Parnell from MI-GSO | PCUBED explains the crucial steps to translate data and intelligence into action
DHSC sets up NHS Delivery Unit to 'tackle waiting lists and recover services'
15 Nov 2021 Project Delivery
DHSC sets up NHS Delivery Unit to 'tackle waiting lists and recover services'
Sir Michael Barber will advise health secretary on new unit after calling for ‘war room’ to support underperforming NHS trusts
NICS sets up project delivery profession after cash-for-ash scandal
08 Oct 2021 Project Delivery
NICS sets up project delivery profession after cash-for-ash scandal
Finance minister details response to public inquiry recommendations into £490m blunder
Government is a ‘tough environment for digital projects’, admit top officials
23 Sep 2021 Project Delivery
Government is a ‘tough environment for digital projects’, admit top officials
“Brownfield site” of legacy tech poses a particular challenge, civil service chief operating officer Alex Chisholm tells MPs
Economic bounce-back ‘won’t shield departments in Spending Review’
31 Aug 2021 Project Delivery
Economic bounce-back ‘won’t shield departments in Spending Review’
Institute for Government says Sunak will need to find additional funding to protect public services
Employment tribunal decision could cost MoD £1.5m, says union
31 Aug 2021 Project Delivery
Employment tribunal decision could cost MoD £1.5m, says union
Hundreds of former staff at Babcock-owned dockyard could get boosted exit payments after Rosyth case
Neurodiversity future-proofs your organisation – and here's why
16 Aug 2021 Project Delivery
Neurodiversity future-proofs your organisation – and here's why
Ahead of the Neurodiversity at Work event on the 19th August, this article outlines why this strand of diversity and inclusion is slowly, rightfully, gaining attention and support
End short-term focus to unlock Spending Review efficiencies, Treasury told
14 Jul 2021 Project Delivery
End short-term focus to unlock Spending Review efficiencies, Treasury told
NAO highlights areas where efficiencies have fallen short, including shared services, automation and outsourcing
Civil service reform ‘must be accompanied by training for ministers’
24 May 2021 Project Delivery
Civil service reform ‘must be accompanied by training for ministers’
Think tank says training would give ministers a "better understanding of the implications of policy options"
Five reasons why Learning at Work Week is the perfect time to start improving your knowledge, training, skills and networks Sponsored
17 May 2021 Project Delivery
Five reasons why Learning at Work Week is the perfect time to start improving your knowledge, training, skills and networks
Pamela Dow, executive director of the Government Skills and Curriculum Unit in the Cabinet Office, and Josie Cluer, lead partner for Ernst & Young LLP’s provision of bespoke learning and coaching across government, mark the start to this year’s Learning at Work Week
‘Lean thinking’: How to supercharge a team’s ability to secure efficiencies Sponsored
11 May 2021 Project Delivery
‘Lean thinking’: How to supercharge a team’s ability to secure efficiencies
In this case study, MI-GSO | PCUBED explain how departments can use the voice of the team to make efficiencies and improvements
PM to set up No.10 unit to strengthen policy delivery
22 Apr 2021 Project Delivery
PM to set up No.10 unit to strengthen policy delivery
Blair-style team will be headed up by coronavirus vaccination lead Emily Lawson
Making contact: the inside story of how the government’s Covid app was developed
29 Mar 2021 Project Delivery
Making contact: the inside story of how the government’s Covid app was developed
More than 20 million UK citizens have downloaded the NHS Covid-19 app. One of the leaders of the development process discusses its impact and future plans with Sam Trendall
Think Differently: Three neurodiversity questions to ask when setting up a new project Sponsored
03 Mar 2021 Project Delivery
Think Differently: Three neurodiversity questions to ask when setting up a new project
The diversity of people, skills and experience is a necessary component to improving project delivery across government. But MI-GSO | PCUBED asks – are we missing the importance of neurodiversity?
PM signals more civil service reform as Michael Barber to lead delivery review
13 Jan 2021 Project Delivery
PM signals more civil service reform as Michael Barber to lead delivery review
Rapid review to make delivery more “focused, effective and efficient”
Cabinet Office ‘doesn’t have the data’ to fix civil service skills gaps
11 Dec 2020 Project Delivery
Cabinet Office ‘doesn’t have the data’ to fix civil service skills gaps
MPs say crisis has been exacerbated by short-termism, pay restrictions and significant salary disparities between departments
Green light: IPA chief Nick Smallwood on the Covid response, building back better, and his Get To Green mantra
17 Nov 2020 Project Delivery
Green light: IPA chief Nick Smallwood on the Covid response, building back better, and his Get To Green mantra
Nick Smallwood joined the Infrastructure and Projects Authority with a plan to improve project delivery across government. Despite the impact of coronavirus, it remains on track, he tells Richard Johnstone