The techies with the muscle to transform UK and US governments
William D. Eggers
It takes a certain kind of leader to force governments into the digital age, as Francis Maude, Mike Bracken and Mikey Dickerson demonstrate
April 2016
Public servant: my letter to the public
I never thought I'd last two years as head of comms for Stoke-on-Trent council
Emma Rodgers
How to have tricky conversations with politicians: a guide for comms staff
June 2015
David Cameron will be judged on what he delivers, not what he promises
Sir Michael Barber
David Cameron's implementation taskforces could be good for Whitehall
Jill Rutter
June 2014
There's a Bermuda Triangle between the Treasury, Cabinet Office and No 10
David Walker
Shortlist announced for Public Sector Communications Excellence Awards
May 2014
No digital skills? No promotion – how government comms is evolving
Jane Dudman
Promotions will be blocked unless communications staff develop their skills as Whitehall's digital revolution continues
April 2014
Global public leaders
Europe's young democracies learn to speak less and listen more
Amid volatility, governments in south-east Europe are starting to use technology to involve people in policymaking, says Vuk Vujnovic
March 2014
Global public leaders
Italy: government may ignore unions in rush to reform civil service
Seven reasons why the public sector should use more video
February 2014
Briefing note
Government blogs roundup: comms, finance and online personas
How to get gov comms professionals to promote their work, improve government's financial management and separate work and social life online. Here's our roundup of this week's blogs
December 2013
It's not all doom and gloom for public services in 2014 ... oh, wait
David Walker
Politics, scandal, cuts, destruction and chaos. Would anyone working in the public sector actually recommend it anymore?
November 2013
Comms head interview
Coalition government misrepresented in Spain over EU referendum debate
Live Q&As
How to make a digital government fit for future challenges - roundup
Comms head interview
Social media: difficult to measure, but ideal for campaigning
Live Q&As
How to make a digital government fit for future challenges - livechat
October 2013
Comms head interview
Adapt creative private sector practice, says DWP head of partnerships
Alanah Donnell: I'm proud of the Disability Confident campaign and inspired by Barack Obama's Twitter feed
Live Q&As
Government communications: what does the future hold? - Roundup
Our livechat the day after the launch of the new gov comms service discussed how to link up Whitehall
Live Q&As
Government communications: what does the future hold? – Livechat
The livechat on Wednesday 16 October from 12noon -1pm will discuss how to improve Whitehall communications
Live Q&AsGovernment communications: what does the future hold? - Roundup
