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FAST STREAM

As a Fast Streamer, you need learning that will not only secure that first promotion, but that will also give you the business skills you need to succeed across the whole of the public sector and beyond. Our dedicated Fast Stream Account Managers are former Fast Streamers themselves and are happy to give you advice and support on any aspect of your development.

For more details of what we can offer to Fast Streamers, visit nationalschool.gov.uk/faststream

Or contact:

Andrew Lewis 01344 634 429, gtn 3803 4429 andrew.lewis@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk
Kate Thomson 01344 634 436, gtn 3803 4436 kate.thomson@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk

Fast Stream Development Path

The Fast Stream Development Path gives you an overview of what training you should be considering at different stages of your Fast Stream career:

STARTING OUT – YEAR 1

COURSE PAGE DESCRIPTION

Fast Stream Induction 63 The starting point to get to grips with life as a Fast Steamer

Parliament, Government and the Civil Service 23 The definitive essential grounding in parliamentary and government processes

The Government Framework 23 Shorter alternative to Parliament, Government and the Civil Service

Intensive Introduction to the European Union 30 A fast but detailed introduction to the EU and its institutions

Communicating with Impact 56 A basic skills course on communicating effectively, with the focus on oral communication

Communicating in a Policy Environment 25 The specific communication skills needed to operate effectively in high-profile, policy posts

Effective Meetings 38 How to contribute to and make meetings more effective, including chairing skills

Communicating Complex Information in Writing 25 Fail-safe drafting techniques for those who have to communicate complex, technical or detailed information to a lay readership

Effective Speech Writing 24 How to write memorable and interesting speeches

Effective Briefing 25 How to improve your skills in presenting oral and written briefings

Introduction to Government Finance 48 The processes departments and agencies use to obtain, manage and account for their funding

MAKING FURTHER PROGRESS – YEARS 2-3

Developing Deliverable Policy 28 Awareness of the environment in which policies are made and delivered and practical approaches and techniques for better policy-making

Analysis and Use of Evidence 48 A practical introduction to all aspects of use of evidence

Negotiating Skills 56 How to pursue your objectives successfully, while still maintaining cooperative relationships

Practical Financial Management Skills 48 Complements Introduction to Government Finance, focussing on the core PSG skills of financial appraisal and budget management

Government and Business 23 How the private sector works and how companies are affected by government

Programme Management for Fast Stream 51 An overview of programme management and how it can be applied to the policy context

Project Management: Essentials 51 A detailed introduction to project management with the emphasis on the practical and how to run projects successfully

Private Office: Foundation Workshop 26 The essential starting point for those new to Private Office

Personal Effectiveness 57 Maximise your impact, by consolidating your strengths and addressing your weaknesses

Effective Presentations 37 Learn how to plan and prepare, avoid the pitfalls, deal with questions and handle nerves

Managing People 34 An in-depth course for those who are or will be managing and leading people and teams, with the focus on management techniques

UNLOCKING SCS POTENTIAL – YEARS 3-4 AND BEYOND

Getting Things Done – Managing Time for Senior Staff 37 Develop your own and your staff’s ability to manage and control workloads

Assessment Centres Demystified 60 An idea of what to expect and how to prepare

Leadership Development for Senior Women 15 For women in management positions looking to increase their understanding of the organisational context in which senior managers need to operate. Making Strategy and Strategic Thinking 19 Strategic thinking for policy staff responsible for turning their organisation’s ambitions into reality

Communications and Marketing for the SCS 42 Learn about the modern media environment and the principles of communication and marketing

Leadership and People 19 Transformational leadership for those who already managers or in project teams