Why I enjoy being a business analyst in Defra
Rose Rothery shares her passion for business analysis and explains how Defra’s purpose, and the variety of work she does, has kept her wanting more.
Leader’s view: Why technology leaders need to be more than just visible
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Malcolm McKee, Chief Technology Officer, Posted on:
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Defra digital, Digital transformation
Malcolm McKee shares his thoughts about visible leadership, the future of CTOs like him, and the benefits of volunteering.
Leader's blog: Chris Howes - why I’ll be at COP27
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Chris Howes, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Posted on:
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Defra digital, Digital transformation, ICT sustainability
Defra Chief Digital and Information Officer Chris Howes looks ahead to COP27 and sets out the benefits of the new Government Digital Sustainability Alliance charter.
Rose Grant: Why my family history is important to me
In Black History Month, Rose Grant shares some very personal reflections of her family’s journey from the Caribbean to London as part of the Windrush generation and how this has made her the person she is today.
A day in the life of a Senior User Researcher
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Fran Redman, Posted on:
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Defra content design, User centred design, User research
Thinking of applying for a role as a User Researcher at Defra? Fran Redman shares a typical (or not so typical) day in the life of a Senior User Researcher.
Why I keep talking about mental health
On World Mental Health Day, Kata Papunen reflects on the value of such initiatives and considers her own journey, including personal struggles which have been helped through having access to a range of workplace assistance and resources.
The value of feedback: Part Two - top tips on giving and getting feedback
In the second part of her blog on feedback Lead Content Designer Leyla Kee-McParlin shares some top tips for giving and receiving feedback, and the things you can do if you want to explore this topic further.
How the pandemic altered our ways of working and advanced our learning
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Cathy O’Sullivan, Posted on:
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Data Transformation, Defra digital, Defra services
In Libraries Week Defra library officer Cathy O’Sullivan shares some reflections on her learnings from the pandemic and how it’s changed the way in which the Defra library service works.
The value of feedback: Part One - why you need to give and get it
In the first instalment of a two-part blog Lead Content Designer Leyla Kee-McParlin explains how feedback is essential to self-development, and explores how you can give and receive feedback in the most productive and sensitive ways.
Data, tools and people: Introducing the three enablers of Defra’s Data Analytics and Science Hub
Pippa Sumner sets out how Defra is taking further strides towards being an increasingly data-driven organisation.
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