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Working to make government more effective

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'How-to guides' for ministers and their teams

Drawing on the experience of those who have done these roles in the past, combined with the IfG’s wider research into how government can work better.

The Institute has produced a range of short how-to guides for ministers, private office teams and special advisers. These explore how private offices and special advisers can best support ministers, and how ministers in turn can get the most out of the team around them.

These guides draw on the experience of those who have done these roles in the past, combined with the IfG’s wider research into how government can work better.

If you are interested in our tailored support for ministers and their teams, please contact us at [email protected].

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23 OCT 2023 'How to' guide
10 Downing Street

Working with Number 10

A good relationship with Number 10 is key to being a successful minister.

18 APR 2023 'How to' guide
Shabana Mahmood leaving N0.10 Downing Street

Preparing for a new minister

What to think about before a new minister arrives in the department and once they are in post.

06 DEC 2022 'How to' guide
Keir Starmer holds his first cabinet meeting after the general election.

Making decisions in government

What are the key decision-making processes in government, and how can you ensure you get what you need to?