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Leadership

When something goes wrong, it is often the case that 'someone knew'

Doug Chalmers, 28 March 2025 - Early Warning Signs, Ethical standards, Leadership

The Committee on Standards in Public Life published its report, Recognising and Responding to Early Warning Signs in Public Sector Bodies, on 25 March 2025.

Recognising and Responding to Early Warning Signs in Public Sector Bodies – new report out on 25 March

Doug Chalmers, 4 March 2025 - Early Warning Signs, Leadership

The Committee on Standards in Public Life will publish its new report, Recognising and Responding to Early Warning Signs in Public Sector Bodies, on 25 March 2025.

Leading in Practice - reflecting on conversations about our report

Ewen Fergusson, 30 March 2023 - Leadership, Leading in Practice

In this blog, Ewen Fergusson, the independent member who co-led the ‘Leading in Practice’ review, reflects on the response to the report.

Public sector leaders need to keep talking about standards

Lord Jonathan Evans, 2 February 2023 - Leadership, Leading in Practice

An approach which focuses only on compliance is a missed opportunity. Leaders have the opportunity to galvanise the people in their organisations to aim high.

About the Committee on Standards in Public Life

The Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL) is an independent advisory non-departmental public body that advises the Prime Minister on ethical standards across the whole of public life in the UK. It monitors and reports on issues relating to the standards of conduct of all public office holders.

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