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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

In our latest article, Emily Connolly, Deputy Director for Technology Insights, Futures and Foresight, explores the new AI Scenarios 2030 and how civil servants can use them. Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/ai-futures-t... #AI #Future #CivilService #Government

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

In our latest article, Kate Owen explores what makes good decision-making and what she’s learnt as chief executive of the Civil Service Commission. Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/creating-the... #CivilService #Government

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Is it time for Treasury reform? In our new articles, former Minister Justine Greening makes the case for reform, and former HMT Second Permanent Secretary John Kingman responds, offering a different perspective on what could change in the department. #Treasury

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Blavatnik School of Government @blavatnikschool.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The UK needs a new economic strategy for a changing world, says Heywood Fellow Jenny Bates. Read her new paper ‘Building Secure Openness: A New Economic Statecraft for 2040’. 👇 ow.ly/vZyn50ZP16Q

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

@susanaclandhood.bsky.social and Simon Blake suggest that a data-driven approach might be the solution to tackling poor attendance. Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/how-attendan... #School #Attendance #Education #CivilService

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Our full Eighth Edition, Building resilience for a new reality, is now available to read online! Find insights on resilience, better policymaking, devolution and more. Read the full edition here: heywoodquarterly.com/eighth-editi... #CivilService #Whitehall #Policy

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

In our latest article from the Eighth Edition, Sophie Cliff reviews Till Death Us Do Part, by Reverend Penny Stephens, diving into the Whitehall backdrop of the cosy crime thriller. Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/public-servi... #BookReview #CivilService #Whitehall

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

How can policymakers better understand the public? In our latest article, Catherine Taylor shares lessons on gauging citizens’ opinions at a two-day workshop. heywoodquarterly.com/why-public-d... #CivilService #PublicPolicy #PublicDeliberation #CitizensAssemblies @blavatnikschool.bsky.social

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Questions about how power should be shared across the UK are once again taking centre stage. Our Devolution Collection brings together a selection of Heywood Quarterly articles exploring these questions. heywoodquarterly.com/category/dev... #Devolution #CivilService #Government #Policy

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Should Whitehall learn to let go? Peter McDonald talks to Sheffield City Council’s Chief Executive, @katejosephs.bsky.social, about her move to the regions and what devolution may mean for those at the centre. heywoodquarterly.com/why-central-... #Devolution #Sheffield #Government #CivilService

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

What does government risk getting wrong about AI adoption? In our latest article, Michael Padfield says the Civil Service must undertake transformation, not passively undergo it. heywoodquarterly.com/what-governm... #Government #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #CivilService #Innovation #Tech

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

In our latest article, Sir Rich Knighton, Chief of the Defence Staff, discusses technology, defence and the next-generation battlefieldsq. Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/the-future-o... #Government #Defence #Ukraine #MinistryOfDefence #CivilService

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Warren Heppolette, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, explains how devolved administrations can help drive better-targeted and more cost-efficient public services heywoodquarterly.com/the-elusive-... #Manchester #Devolution #PublicServices @greatermcr.bsky.social

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

In the latest article from our Eighth Edition, Adam Coutts highlights worrying fault lines in the relationship between academics and government. Read the full article here: heywoodquarterly.com/inside-the-m... #Government #Academia #Academics #Policy #Policymaking

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Gary Weatherhead @garyweatherhead.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Heywood Quarterly Inside the machine Adam Coutts highlights worrying fault lines in the relationship between academics and government — and suggests what needs to change. @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social heywoodquarterly.com/inside-the-m...

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Inside the machine - Heywood Quarterly

Adam Coutts, Senior Research Fellow, highlights worrying fault lines in the relationship between academics and government.

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

In the latest article from our Mid-Term Transitions Series, Former Cabinet Secretary Simon Case explains why we need a well-codified process for switching Prime Ministers outside of an election period. heywoodquarterly.com/lets-write-d... #PrimeMinister #CivilService #Government

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Britain will soon have its 7th Prime Minister in 10 years. In the first article of our new Mid-Term Transitions series, Dr Adam Coutts and his co-authors urge the next Prime Minister to adopt a radical new approach to job support. tinyurl.com/4hnaavk9 #PrimeMinister #CivilService #Government

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

In the first article from our Eighth Edition, Nick Kimber explores Test, Learn and Grow and highlights the urgent need for better collaboration between Whitehall and local communities. heywoodquarterly.com/test-learn-a... #Government #TestLearnAndGrow #Policymaking #CivilService

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Register for The Heywood Knowledge Series panel! @suzanneheywood.com will be joined by Ray Shostak and David Robinson for an online discussion on the role of relationships in government. Civil servants can register here: tinyurl.com/3w2expdf @rshipsproject.bsky.social

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

From AI to digital government, how is technology reshaping public services? Explore Heywood Quarterly articles on tech and digital transformation here: heywoodquarterly.com/tag/tech/ #LondonTechWeek #Tech #CivilService #LTW26 #AI #Digital

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

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

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

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

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

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

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

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

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heywoodfoundation.bsky.social @heywoodfoundation.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

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

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Shifts and ruptures: Heywood fellow on how the UK should respond to a changing global economic order

Jenny Bates sets out how she’s using her Heywood fellowship to propose new “policy tramlines” for government

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

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

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

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

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

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

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

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

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

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

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

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

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

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

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

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

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

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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profserious @profserious.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Very pleased to contribute to this!

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

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

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

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

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

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

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heywoodfoundation.bsky.social @heywoodfoundation.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

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

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

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

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Heywood Quarterly @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

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

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Dan Hall @danhalll.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

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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Why AI exposes our digital shortcomings - Heywood Quarterly

Anthony Finkelstein argues that the UK needs stronger tech foundations to reap the benefits of artificial intelligence.

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profserious @profserious.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

I very much enjoyed writing this (mild) provocation for @heywoodquarterly.bsky.social

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