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Live blog: Guardian Public Services Summit 2010

Live blog from this year's Guardian Public Services Summit from The Grove, Hertfordshire
Public sector managers need to do better

Two independent reports have come out with 'scathing' evaluations of managers, casting serious doubt on their inability to meet the challenges ahead, and more importantly, motivate their workforce
External managers are not the ideal role models

The public administration committee has criticised the cabinet secretary's policy of bringing in external managers to the civil service, saying although they are paid more they perform no better than career civil servants
A strong Cabinet Office is good for government

Institute for Government says there is a strong argument to increase the powers of the cabinet secretary and reduce the strategic gap between No 10 and Whitehall
New leadership training site launched

The National School of Government and Public today launch a new training portal to promote learning and development skills for managers across the public sector

HMRC: a top to bottom change is needed

When the HMRC received a less than flattering review from the Cabinet Office, the permanent secretary Lesley Strathie was quick to point out the changes already made. While the dedication of staff is not in dispute, the answer to HMRC's problems lie in governance, leadership and culture
Don't alienate the mavericks, says head of Nesta

Guardian public services summit ends on a positive note with a keynote speech from Jonathan Kestenbaum
Public sector managers: it's not all bad

While it is true that some mangers lack skills and confidence to lead an increasingly diverse workforce, there is evidence of excellence and inspirational leadership in the public sector. What is needed is the right training
Britain's Hindu community ignored by public sector boards

Mahatma Gandhi said 'to be the change that we wish to see' and his words have taken on a new meaning and inspiration for the country's Hindus, who wish to get involved in the running of public services
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