Crises are among the greatest challenges a minister will face while in office. However, ministers often struggle to find the time to reflect on how they respond to them effectively. This report sets out the key leadership roles ministers play during a crisis, and what they can do to prepare for, and learn from, crises.

Every UK Government minister has a private office – a small team of public servants dedicated to supporting ministerial duties and decisions. This resource for private office teams is a guide for a conversation with ministers about how they want things to work in the office. It sets out key questions to ask the minister...

This framework assists Ministers, their senior staff and departmental leaders to set priorities after considering a balanced suite of evidence and information. It is intended as guidance and can form part of a wider set of approaches for a Minister. Ultimately, the framework is guidance for more timely, more effective, better informed and more transparent...

As a special adviser you will play a crucial role in supporting your minister to deliver on their priorities. This guide outlines how a ministerial adviser can provide a political perspective that makes them well placed to contribute towards shaping policy ideas or communicating the minister’s vision to the media.

As an adviser, you may liaise with public service officials even more than you speak to your minister. This guide explains how you can work with departmental staff effectively.