Civil Service Live 2024: Five things to look out for

Registrations for Civil Service Live 2024 opened last week. The Civil Service’s cross-departmental learning events will return this summer and present a great opportunity for civil servants to come together to develop skills, create connections, and generate ideas that will equip us to be a skilled, innovative, and ambitious Civil Service.

Each event offers plenty of opportunities to network and learn something new, but spaces fill up quickly. So if you’re thinking of registering, here’s just a small selection of sessions to consider when designing your agenda:

(OPA1) Opening address: In conversation with the Cabinet Secretary, Civil Service Chief Operating Officer and other senior leaders:

Sure to be booked quickly, Simon Case, Cat Little and colleagues will talk through their reflections over the past few months, priorities for the future and share the plans to build on the success of last year’s One Big Thing learning opportunity. Plus, you will have a chance to put your questions to the panel.

(SKCS14) The ABC of writing to make an impact:

Learn from communications colleagues who have some great tips on how to craft really persuasive arguments in your writing in this entertaining and informative guide to bridging the gap between what the writer wants and what the reader is interested in.

(AMCS1) Make The Change: 7 ways to turn your ideas into action at work:

Get a head start on One Big Thing this year during this interactive session that will take you through seven simple steps to help turn ideas into action where you work. Harnessing the expertise of government Professions and Functions, as well as external best practice, this session will give you the tools and encouragement to turn your ideas into plans and actions.

(PROF1) Skill Master: The Operational Delivery Game Show:

Compete in teams to tackle real-world scenarios, overcome obstacles, and get an inside look at the skills that are needed to thrive in Operational Delivery and how you can obtain them.

(ICS1) Four Pillars of Innovation: adding real value in the real world:

Enabling innovation is central to addressing our day-to-day work and the big challenges we face — the aging society, our economic security, the climate emergency, global pandemics. At this session, you'll learn how to develop innovative thinking, from making small scale innovations locally, to the critical role of digital and data in driving forward improvements and new solutions.

There is so much more on offer, so don’t miss out. Find out more and register now at www.civilservicelive.gov.uk ?