Publications

43 publications

• Government Communication Functional Standard

  Government Communication Functional Standard GovS0.11 sets the expectations for the management and practice of government communications.

  Published: 2019

• Five Trends in Leading Edge Communications

  This document identifies the trends every GCS member needs to be aware of to deliver world-class communications in a fast-paced and increasingly complex sector.

  Published: 2018

• 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

• Evaluation Framework 2.0

  This updated Evaluation Framework is for communicators across the wider public sector to assist in measuring the success of our work and appraising our activities.

  Published: 2018

• Strategic Communication: MCOM Function Guide

  This guide developed by the GCS Heads of Strategic Communication network identifies the core functions of a strategic communication team, key principles of structure and practice.

  Published: 2018

• 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

• Strategic Communications: a behavioural approach

  This guide sets out how to adopt a behavioural approach to ensure your communications are strategic.

  Published: 2018

• 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

• External Affairs Operating Model

  This model is an introduction for those considering setting up an External Affairs function or building their current capability in this area.

  Published: 2018

• Government Communications Plan 2018/19

  This publication is our seventh annual plan, which sets out to inspire our profession to continue to better itself.

  Published: 2018