Publications

40 publications

• 100 Years of Government Communication

  Historian Alexander McKenna charts the development of the communications function from the First World War through to the present day.

  Published: 2018

• A guide for new starters

  Use this guide if you are new to the Government Communication Service.

  Published: 2020

• Business partnering for government communication

  This guide explains the benefits of business partnering and sets out how it can be implemented in government departments.

  Published: 2018

• Career Framework

  How to develop your career within the Government Communication Service.

  Published: 2019

• Competency Framework – technical specifications

  Framework designed for all professional communicators in government up to, and including Grade 6.

  Published: 2016

• COVID-19 Communications Advisory Panel report

  The report includes insights into the impact of the pandemic on communications professionals and some of the learnings.

  Published: 2020

• Delivering Excellence in Partnership Marketing

  The partnership marketing guide is designed to encourage Government Communication Service (GCS) professionals to further work with external partners to increase the reach and impact of their campaigns.

  Published: 2017

• Diversity and inclusion in practice: action plan 2020 to 2021 (GCS members access)

  Published: 2020

• Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2017/18

  This guide outlines what diversity and inclusion mean for us and our profession going forward.

  Published: 2017

• Emergency Planning Framework

  Practical tools and templates for communication professionals showing how to plan, develop and implement an effective response during a crisis.

  Published: 2018