Publications

44 publications

  • Career Framework

    How to develop your career within the Government Communication Service.

    Published: 2020

  • HMG Identity Guidelines

    For UK branding and overseas branding (where the royal coat of arms might not be recognised) communication professionals need to use this guide.

    Published: 2020

  • 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: 2020

  • Emergency Planning Framework

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

    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: 2020

  • Strategic Communications: a behavioural approach

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

    Published: 2020

  • 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: 2020

  • 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: 2020

  • 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: 2020

  • 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: 2020