The Institute for Government works with political parties in Westminster and senior civil servants in Whitehall to make government more effective. It provides impartial, evidence-based advice, drawing on best practice from around the world.
The Centre for Cities is an independent research organisation committed to helping Britain’s cities improve their economic performance. The Centre produces practical research and policy advice for city leaders, the civil service and businesses.
This IfG report examines what makes a minister effective in defining and implementing his or her policy objectives. Based on more than 50 interviews with current and former ministers, civil servants, special advisors and leading outsiders who have had dealings with government, it looks at what attributes and skills define a successful minister and, above all, what can be done to improve their performance.
