Everyone in the Civil Service is a leader and you can demonstrate leadership at all levels. Leadership can be learned through programmes and developed through practice. As you progress through your career, you may also become a manager of people, teams or even organisations.
Line management matters - the role has a significant impact on performance, productivity and wellbeing - and good management capability is essential for getting the best out of your people. With over 100,000 line managers in the Civil Service the curriculum provides training in the skills and knowledge needed for good people management as a core capability.
Contents
To find the learning you need, this page is divided into the following sections:
- Developing yourself as a leader
- Leading and managing teams
You can also explore other parts of the learning curriculum:
- Foundational skills you need as a civil servant
- Skills you need to work in government
- Domain-specific knowledge you need within your organisation
You can also find out more about the Leadership College for Government.
Developing yourself as a leader
Coaching
People learn in many ways, not just through formal courses and programmes. Learning from your colleagues, manager, buddy or mentor can provide personalised support to help you develop and achieve your leadership goals. You can also access qualified coaches who have been selected for their ability to address the ever-changing challenges and context of operating in the Civil Service and have met a series of quality standards.
Coaching works best when you have a clear view of what you want to achieve so please read our coaching guide f
