Janet Hughes
@janethughes.bsky.social
Director General Reform and Efficiency, UK Cabinet Office
Allotmenteer, reader, over-enthusiast.
Here to learn and make things work better.
Allotmenteer, reader, over-enthusiast.
Here to learn and make things work better.
Did a little interview with @beckiesmith.bsky.social @civilserviceworld.bsky.social - thanks v much Beckie for having me! :)
Read about how @janethughes.bsky.social is setting about reforming the state, bringing vast experience and #OneTeamGov energy
Be more Janet
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Be more Janet
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'Being a leader isn’t about becoming great at everything': Civil service reform DG Janet Hughes sets out her priorities
Hughes, who became Cabinet Office DG for civil service reform and efficiency in June, on bringing the spirit of One Team Gov to her new role, test ...
www.civilserviceworld.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Did a little interview with @beckiesmith.bsky.social @civilserviceworld.bsky.social - thanks v much Beckie for having me! :)
Reposted by Janet Hughes
In "there's a CSW story for everything" news, here's a thought-provoking piece soon-to-be civil service reform DG @janethughes.bsky.social wrote for us back in 2016 on boldness – too often "actively discouraged, squashed or derided": www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
Government Digital Service programme director Janet Hughes: What if boldness were an explicit value of the civil service?
Civil servants will always need to be honest, impartial, objective, and act with integrity – but we must make sure we don’t encourage passivity or ...
www.civilserviceworld.com
May 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
In "there's a CSW story for everything" news, here's a thought-provoking piece soon-to-be civil service reform DG @janethughes.bsky.social wrote for us back in 2016 on boldness – too often "actively discouraged, squashed or derided": www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
Afternoon all :)
After 5 years in my role in Defra, I'm going to be leaving this June to take up a new role as Director General of Civil Service Reform and Efficiency in the @cabinetofficeuk.bsky.social
After 5 years in my role in Defra, I'm going to be leaving this June to take up a new role as Director General of Civil Service Reform and Efficiency in the @cabinetofficeuk.bsky.social
May 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Afternoon all :)
After 5 years in my role in Defra, I'm going to be leaving this June to take up a new role as Director General of Civil Service Reform and Efficiency in the @cabinetofficeuk.bsky.social
After 5 years in my role in Defra, I'm going to be leaving this June to take up a new role as Director General of Civil Service Reform and Efficiency in the @cabinetofficeuk.bsky.social
LOOK what me and my Dad just found, during an archeological dig in one of his cupboards!
(Sound on!)
(Sound on!)
November 6, 2024 at 8:07 PM
LOOK what me and my Dad just found, during an archeological dig in one of his cupboards!
(Sound on!)
(Sound on!)
October 24, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Reposted by Janet Hughes
#UKGovCamp2025 is looking for someone with comms experience and enthusiasm for improving government to help us with our upcoming event in January. If that's you or someone you know please reply to this. Thanks!
October 18, 2024 at 11:38 AM
#UKGovCamp2025 is looking for someone with comms experience and enthusiasm for improving government to help us with our upcoming event in January. If that's you or someone you know please reply to this. Thanks!
Reposted by Janet Hughes
I've written up what we mean when we say 'Be Bold'. public.digital/pd-insights/...
What we mean when we say “Be Bold” — Public Digitalpublic digitalpublic digital
public.digital
October 16, 2024 at 10:44 AM
I've written up what we mean when we say 'Be Bold'. public.digital/pd-insights/...
Reposted by Janet Hughes
Well this is all jolly exciting, isn't it? I've written up my thoughts in a blog post here: neilojwilliams.net/a-digital-ce...
October 6, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Well this is all jolly exciting, isn't it? I've written up my thoughts in a blog post here: neilojwilliams.net/a-digital-ce...
So exciting to see this all starting to gather some momentum and collaboration around it - the digital gov community has the beginnings of some potentially very excitable and optimistic vibes around it for the first time in a little while just now…..
So, gang, I am in this group helping DSIT put some flesh on the bones of a future vision for digital public services, and what being the digital centre for government means. Hit me up with your reckons / pointers. www.gov.uk/government/n...
Tech experts to shape government digital vision to drive innovation and boost public services
Millions are set to benefit from reduced waiting times and improved public services, as technology experts, advocates, and academics come together to shape the government's new 'digital centre.
www.gov.uk
October 6, 2024 at 3:58 PM
So exciting to see this all starting to gather some momentum and collaboration around it - the digital gov community has the beginnings of some potentially very excitable and optimistic vibes around it for the first time in a little while just now…..
Reposted by Janet Hughes
So, gang, I am in this group helping DSIT put some flesh on the bones of a future vision for digital public services, and what being the digital centre for government means. Hit me up with your reckons / pointers. www.gov.uk/government/n...
Tech experts to shape government digital vision to drive innovation and boost public services
Millions are set to benefit from reduced waiting times and improved public services, as technology experts, advocates, and academics come together to shape the government's new 'digital centre.
www.gov.uk
October 1, 2024 at 11:56 AM
So, gang, I am in this group helping DSIT put some flesh on the bones of a future vision for digital public services, and what being the digital centre for government means. Hit me up with your reckons / pointers. www.gov.uk/government/n...
Right then, let’s try this again, shall we? :)
September 13, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Right then, let’s try this again, shall we? :)