Reading the mindset of the secretary of state: shaping policy delivery effectiveness

• Published in: British politics Vol. 18; no. 2; pp. 218 - 235
• Main Authors: Kakabadse, Andrew P., Kakabadse, Nada
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Palgrave Macmillan UK 01.06.2023; Palgrave Macmillan
• Subjects: Accountability; British Politics; Civil service; Comparative Politics; Literature reviews; Original Article; Political Science; Political Science and International Relations; Political Science and International Studies; Politics; Public officials; Reading; Reforms; Secretaries of state; Permanent secretary; Personal confidence; Reading the minister; Policy delivery; Secretary of state; Use of evidence

This paper examines the nature of the relationship between the Secretary of State and the Permanent Secretary, with particular focus on determining how policy delivery can be enhanced. The review of the literature offers insights into the role and tasks of the Secretary of State and Permanent Secret...