Policy making
The Turner Prize: five lessons for policy makers
Those undertaking independent reviews for the Coalition or making policy inside government should pay attention to the Pensions Commissions story.
Getting into the policy MINDSPACE
The ongoing reforms to higher education are an opportunity for the coalition to show its commitment to improving policy through behavioural economics.
New leadership for new times?
What will public sector leaders need to deliver?
Survey reminds us that successful reform takes time
The Institute's survey of the 'most successful' policies of the last 30 years shows that leadership and timing are crucial.
Policy making: what worked?
Much of the time we wallow in policy failures - but there are lessons to be learnt from when policies work as well.
Taking happiness seriously
It must actually influence policy, not just speeches.
The Thatcher files
Lessons from the past.
Strategy Unit RIP
The demise of the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit risks leaving a hole at the heart of government which may be felt in years to come.
Will 'new style' departmental boards kill or cure?
Government reforms to departmental boards are bold.
Business plans shift responsibilities for outcomes away from ministers
Despite claims of a "power shift" from Whitehall to individuals and communities, 10 Downing Street and the centre are not relinquishing control..