Being a minister isn’t easy – but learning about the role will help
Ministers can be better at their jobs if they take time to think about their work and seek out support.
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Ministers Reflect: What is it really like leading a government department?
Watch all the discussions from our one-day conference exploring the day-to-day realities of being a minister and how to do the job well.
Watch the conference![Dame Una Obrien, Cath Haddon, Chloe Smith and Alex Thomas on stage at the IfG](/sites/default/files/styles/call_to_action_desktop/public/2023-11/IMG_8141.jpg?h=d1786aad&itok=zgZDsgQD)