What can history teach us about the challenges ahead? The Seventh Edition of Heywood Quarterly – History’s Lessons – is out now, featuring articles that explore leadership, health, AI and what the past can teach us. heywoodquarterly.com/editions/ #Government #History #CivilService

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

In a new interview with Civil Service World, Heywood Fellow Jenny Bates shares insights from her ongoing research into the changing global economic order and how the UK can adapt. www.civilserviceworld.com/in-depth/art... #CivilService #Government #GlobalEconomicOrder #LongTerm #NationalStrategy

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

Is the UK too focused on the short term? Lily Arthurton says that Heywood Fellow Lucy Smith’s article on long-termism is an important reminder of how civil servants can support stronger strategic capability. heywoodquarterly.com/why-the-uk-n... #LongTermism #FuturesThinking #CivilService

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

Nazifa Azad says Mario Pisani’s article highlights how institutions can contribute to the public good as custodians of public trust. Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/money-trust-... #CivilService #Treasury #Money #PublicService

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

How do festivals and football turn into foreign policy wins? Joe Buss says Catriona Laing’s article highlights the effectiveness of soft power in diplomacy. Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/blending-har... #ForeignPolicy #Diplomacy #CivilService #Policy #SoftPower

How do festivals and football turn into foreign policy wins? Joe Buss says Catriona Laing’s article highlights the effectiveness of soft power in diplomacy. Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/blending-har... #ForeignPolicy #Diplomacy #CivilService #Policy #SoftPower

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

What can dinosaurs teach us about the UK’s data? Doug Gurr’s article highlights the extraordinary potential of the UK's world-leading datasets – and the unanswered questions that hold us back. heywoodquarterly.com/dinosaurs-da... #Data #Government #Dinosaurs #CivilService @nhm-london.bsky.social

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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

In a moment when the Royal Family is very much in the news it might be worth revisiting our article on how the Palace once turned to Agatha Christie solve a constitutional dilemma… tinyurl.com/4fjad58v #Monarchy #CivilService

Can democracies solve long-term challenges? In her latest article, Heywood Fellow 2024-25 Lucy Smith argues that democracies need not be short-sighted. heywoodquarterly.com/can-democrac... #NationalStrategy #Government #CivilService

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

This is a refreshing read in @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social which combines optimism about AI in public services with sober analysis of the constraints (tech debt, fragmented investment, tactical fixes, outsourcing) that can hold public sector orgs back heywoodquarterly.com/why-ai-expos...

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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 his FT column today, Martin Wolf called the questions raised by our new Heywood Fellow, Jenny Bates, on the new global order and its impact on the UK, “simple and compelling”.  You can read her paper here:tinyurl.com/mryvkc9m #CivilService #Policy #Strategy @blavatnikschool.bsky.social

What should a refreshed UK strategy look like? In her first paper, published today, Heywood Fellow Jenny Bates launches her Fellowship and outlines the key questions that it will explore. Read the paper here: tinyurl.com/mryvkc9m #CivilService #Policy #Strategy

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

Suzanne Heywood sat down with Alex Hill and David Halpern to discuss how leaders create change - can you guess what type of leader really makes a difference? Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear the podcast which will be out soon: eepurl.com/jsjOtQ #CivilService #Leadership

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

Many thanks to @pollymackenzie.bsky.social for highlighting Lucy Smith’s work on the latest episode of the ‘How to Win an Election’ Podcast. 🔉Listen to the clip here: tinyurl.com/5phevxpr 📄Find Lucy Smith’s Fellowship research here: tinyurl.com/mprwrwaa @listentotimesradio.bsky.social

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

"We found a huge appetite to think long-term but frustration that the machinery pulls in the opposite direction." This year's Heywood Fellow, Lucy Smith, makes the case for a long-term national strategy ⬇️

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

The UK needs to think long-term or risk falling behind. Heywood Fellow, Lucy Smith, has launched The National Strategy Playbook, outlining practical reforms to help government think long-term. Read more here: tinyurl.com/4avfj52u #Policy #Strategy @blavatnikschool.bsky.social

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...

This evening Lucy Smith, our third Heywood Fellow, gave a lecture at the Blavatnik School, on how the UK can get better at long term strategy. Their playbook for how to do this could transform how we address cross-generational challenges. Thank you Lucy and your team! #civilservice #policy

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