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A 10 point plan

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Annex A

Diversity champions network sub-groups

Diversity Champions’ Network sub-groups7 take forward priority work relating to the 10-Point Plan. They are chaired by individual DCN members. The Chief Diversity Adviser chairs the Behaviour and Culture Change sub-group and is available to provide a strategic steer and advice to other sub-groups. Policy advice from the Cabinet Office is also available to each subgroup. Sub-groups may include experts from outside the DCN and will consult with key stakeholders, such as the Trade Unions and staff networks, at appropriate stages of their work.

All sub-groups have responsibility for conducting a peer review of a set of Diversity Delivery Plans from other departments in the DCN as a priority objective.

Mainstreaming & workforce strategy sub-group chaired by Nick Smedley (DCA)

Aim: Equality and diversity embedded in all corporate business plans and processes.

Members

  • Neil Kinghan, ODPM
  • Alison French, HMRC
  • Nick Stern, HMT
  • John McKervill, NICS
  • Susan Thomas, DfES
  • Debbie Heigh, DWP
  • Bernard Galton, NAW
  • Jim Rickleton, NAO
  • Richard Hatfield, MOD8
  • Seamus Taylor, CPS

Recruitment sub-group chaired by Seamus Taylor (CPS)

Aim: Positive action recruitment across the Civil Service that supports diversity targets, including outreach and assessment procedures.

Members

  • Colin Balmer, Cabinet Office
  • David Roe, DCMS
  • Martin Donnelly, FCO
  • Philip Kent, TSol
  • Nicola Munro, Scottish Executive

Best practice sub-group chaired by Mark Lowcock (DFID)

Aim: Maximise the value of lessons learned in individual departments, by sharing good practice and ensuring that it is implemented in the most effective ways.

Members

  • Desmond Flynn, Insolvency Agency
  • Colin Balmer, Cabinet Office
  • Martin Donnelly, FCO
  • Stephen Gale, GCHQ
  • Mary Canavan, British Library
  • John Nicholson, HMLR
  • John Astbury, MCGA

Development sub-group, chaired by Hugh Taylor (DOH)

Aim: Talented people from all under-represented groups managed and developed appropriately.

Members

  • Chris McCoy, Defra
  • Colin Mowl, ONS
  • Sir Brian Bender, DTI
  • Avril Beynon, DVLA
  • Robert Hannigan, NIO
  • David Roe, DCMS

Behaviour and culture sub-group chaired by Waqar Azmi (Chief Diversity Adviser)

Aim: A lasting and sustainable culture change across the Civil Service, where there is zero tolerance of discrimination and bullying and harassment on any grounds; where the promotion and valuing of equality and diversity is embedded in every aspect of people management policies and processes at all levels; and where everyone feels valued for their individual contribution.

Members

  • Alison French, HMRC
  • David Rowlands, DfT
  • Susan Thomas, DfES
  • John Nicholson, HMLR
  • Bart Smith, OFT
  • Jane Saint, Jobcentre Plus
  • Gareth Hadley, HM Prison Service
  • Richard Hatfield, MOD

Footnotes

  1. The members of each sub-group are shown here as the Diversity Champion for each department or agency. Champions may nominate a representative to participate in sub-groups on their behalf.
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  2. Acting MOD Diversity Champion.
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