Preparing for Power – Ep.1: Access Talks
Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government
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Building Relationships and Trust: Access Talks Between the Opposition and Civil Service
This chapter explores the importance of access talks for building relationships between senior civil servants and potential future ministers. It discusses the role of advisors in these discussions, highlights the adjustment that shadow ministers face when transitioning to running a department, and emphasizes the significance of understanding the emotional intelligence and communication style of ministers. The chapter also discusses the importance of trust between the Opposition and the civil service, highlighting how access talks are an opportunity for the civil service to prove their trustworthiness to potential new political leaders.
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