And....The winner is.....Team Liverpool.
The panel unanimously chose the team which were not only the most successful in terms of creating opportunities for apprentices, but also used the least amount of the budget.
 
What are your thoughts? Did the panel choose the right team?
Will you take part next year?

Atendees at the Civil Service Challenge finale had the chance to have their say, from the comfort of their seats. Using their remote control voting sets, they selected the team that best ahered to Gus's 4 P's.
Here's the results of the vote:
1) Liverpool 50%
2) London 21%
3) Nottingham 19%
4) Plymouth 10%
But, these aren't the final results. In true 'strictly come dancing' style, the decision falls to the panel of experts.
Check back soon to see the winning team!

Using handheld devices supplied by Live Group, a company that specialises in gathering audience feedback at events such as CSL, we've been able to hear the views of Civil Service Live 09 delegates on a series of questions.

Here are their answers to "What are your thoughts on Civil Service Live"

"Very good venue is so much better than the QE2 centre!!"

"Very interesting and opportunity to meet various people from within the civil service and great goodie bags"

"A great idea. Gives... Read full post

These top quotes came from the surveys taken throughout the conference by Live Group.

Participants were asked: "What's the best thing about working at the Civil Service?"

"Since joining the civil service in 93 it has been a challenge where the organisation has helped me in career education and welfare"

"Freedom to mange your own future with many development opportunities"

"That across the wide range of departments and agencies that we deliver services that really change people's... Read full post

Alan Sugar came to day 2 of Civil Service Live to talk about "Think Big about Policy, Think small first".
Conversation about The Apprentice was stictly off the menu, but people were keen to hear about Sir Alan's work with young people and entrepreneurship.
He anounced to the audience that over 20,000 young people have applied for his youth apprentice scheme, and stressed the need for to foster a new generation of enthusiastic and outgoing businesspeople.
Taiwan was used as an... Read full post

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HRH Prince Charles was a surprise guest at a discussion on "Equality: From Policy to the frontline". Attendees were treated to a quick fire round of 'Who wants to be an Equality Millionaire".
 
Each question was answered by the "Ask the Audience" lifeline. It worked well to show many misconceptions about minorities and diversity in the public sector. Some of the highlights included:
- There is a 22.6% pay gap currently between men and women - Only 5% of board level posts are occupied by... Read full post