A reflection - jointly written with Kate Sturdy - on the growing use of generative AI in government. The civil servant now and in the future will need to keep pace with AI tools, decide when to use them, how to challenge them, and when to prioritise independent thinking over machine assistance. The article outlines how the L+D community can support this transition.
How can the civil service 'Move fast and fix things'? The key challenge is to make policy that keeps pace with a rapidly evolving world. The article outlines what rapid policy-making means for skills, training and leadership cultures within the civil service.
What does the fossil fuel price shock mean for future energy policy ? This article analyses the impact of the current energy price shock caused by the conflict in the Middle East and implications for government policy making.
Will 2025 be remembered as the year of the cyber attack ? From Jaguar Land Rover’s £2bn shutdown to attacks on major retailers and airports, the stakes have changed.Hackers are using the media to shape the public narrative. For business leaders, this means one thing: communications must be central to cyber preparedness.
What are the government's clean energy priorities for this autumn ? Against a backdrop of resignations and reshuffles we suggest four key priorities - securing the renewables pipelines, tackling the high costs of energy, delivering reformed national energy pricing and engaging citizens in the transition. Read more here.
Three quick tips for academic researchers looking engage with government policy making.
Nowadays, governments are constantly forced to adapt to a world defined by volatility and uncertainty. This article provides insight into what goes on in government at times of crisis and tips for subject matter experts and academic knowledge mobilisers on how to remain connected, influential and part of the solution when uncertainty strikes.
What is the link between the Marks and Spencer cyber-attack and the resilience of the UK’s most critical sectors ? The government has plans to ramp up requirements of cyber security legislation in five critical sectors – energy, water, health, transport and digital services. Do you know what’s coming ?
The UK energy sector is navigating increasingly complex challenges amid rising global tensions, war in Ukraine, and energy blackouts in Europe. May's International Energy Security Summit brought together global leaders to discuss the path forward. The article shares perspective on the government’s clean power ambitions and key takeaways from the summit on energy security and net zero.
The Policy Key offers up a one page framework for policy development, and seven key tips.