One year on - a blog from Belfast
To celebrate St Patrick's Day, we catch up with our colleague Graham Stanex with a special blog from Belfast.
A dragon's thoughts...
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A National Spotlight, Midlands
Terry Connelly share his thoughts about being a dragon at last year's East Midlands Academy.
Halfway there.....
The 2014 Academy mid-year review took place recently. All delegates came together for the first time in 6 months to talk about their experience to date.
Interconnect project - 1 year on
The Interconnect project from the 2014 west Midlands Academy has come to an end. To share Claire Tomlinson's reflections please read on.
Dan dares - and wins
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I arrived at the Academy. I hadn’t been that keen to go, but my HEO told me it would be good for me and said I should apply. I’m so glad I had that push.
Breaking out of the bubble at the Academy
I'd been stuck in a rut and felt that I needed something to boost my enthusiasm, so when I saw the invitation to apply for the Civil Service Local North West Academy, I jumped at the chance. I thought that spending 4 days at the Academy would be a break from the stress of my normal civil service life, and it might help to refresh my motivation. Little did I know what would happen when I broke out of my bubble.
A different perspective on the Civil Service
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As civil servants we often view the role of the Civil Service through the lens of experience. We know that what we do improves the lives of our citizens - but do they know that? We teamed up with journalism students from Liverpool City College so they can cover events on our behalf while adding to their portfolio of work. These aspiring young journalists have a keen eye and a different perspective. Do they see what we see? Student Liam Bulloch had his first brush with civil servants when he attended the North West Academy.
Beccy Purcell nominated for Civil Service Commercial Award 2015
Congratulations to Beccy Purcell and Melanie Banks on being shortlisted for the 2015 Civil Service Awards.
Academy 2015 - the big day arrives
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North West England
Academy week reached its peak on Thursday 24th September as our teams of cross-government delegates faced up to a "Dragon's Den" style challenge, pitching their project ideas to a team of senior leaders. Our Academy blogger, Beccy Purcell has been …
Academy 2015 - Inspiring, Empowering, Confident.
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Day 2 of our 2015 Academy and here are Beccy Purcell's thoughts so far.
Academy 2015 - building a blueprint for future leaders
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North West England
For the next 3 days we'll bring you up to date news from our 2015 Academy.
Share your experience with The Network
The team behind a cross-government e-magazine want your help to promote collaborative working among civil servants in the north west of Engalnd. Will you share your experiences of Civil Service reform and how it has developed staff and promoted cross-government working.
Academy helps civil servants to interconnect!
Interconnect is a project from the 2014 West Midlands Academy. Find out how it became a success!
Mentors needed for our Talent Management Programme
Mentors wanted for our cross-departmental Talent Management Programme.
Exciting opportunity to join the CS Local team
We are looking for a Project Manager for our 2016 West Midlands Academy which will take place next January.
What Ann Did
Ann White from Her Majesty's Passport Office has just come to the end of a year long secondment with Civil Service Local. Find out what she has been doing in that time
Develop yourself with Civil Service Local
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North East, Yorkshire and the Humber
Anna Bradley, Civil Service Local Support Officer, is leaving the team on promotion and tells us here about her experiences on the team.
Your chance to shape the future of aspiring leaders
Andy Robinson, facilitator at the recent East Midlands Academy tells of his experience.
Dragon breathes friendly fire!
Gillian Smith, Deputy Director in Civil Service Resourcing, gives us an insight in to being a Dragon at this years East Midlands Academy
Academy 2015 - Leaders of the future needed
Our 2015 Academy will be held from 22 to 25 September in Chester. Nominations need to be in by 15 July 2015 so look out for more information in your workplace about how to apply.