team development for Policy & Governance teams
you are
A policy, governance or compliance team in a public sector organisation. You turn political or strategic intent into workable policy, guidance and assurance. You gather evidence, consult stakeholders and draft documents that shape decisions, governance and public accountability. You ensure processes, risks and standards are understood, followed and properly recorded. You may write or review policies, board papers, strategies, briefings or reports, manage audits or coordinate responses to regulators and inspectors. You work closely with delivery, finance, legal and communications colleagues to make sure decisions are informed, compliant and defensible. You help your organisation act with integrity, meet its statutory duties and maintain public confidence in how it governs and delivers.
we are
A collective of experienced trainers and coaches who design and deliver team-based professional development programmes for public sector organisations.
We build CPD-accredited programmes around your team’s live work and priorities, helping strengthen collaboration, raise standards, improve team dynamics and re-energise people around shared goals.
what is it that we do for policy and governance teams
We provide team-based training for policy, governance and compliance teams across public sector organisations, including government departments, regulators, NDPBs, local authorities, NHS bodies, housing associations and emergency services. Each programme is built around your team’s live policy, assurance or governance challenges - real documents, decisions and coordination processes. We blend practical training, facilitated reflection and structured follow-up so that learning strengthens how your team analyses information, writes clearly, collaborates across functions and supports good decision-making. The result is sharper thinking, clearer communication and stronger collective confidence in how your organisation governs, assures and delivers.
-
![Strategise - a Teamshaper Module]()
clarify purpose and outcomes
Refocus the team on what each policy, framework or assurance process is there to achieve. Strengthen shared understanding so effort is targeted on outcomes that make a measurable difference. -
![Comminicate - a Teamshaper training module]()
write with clarity and authority
Develop the ability to produce briefings, reports and papers that are concise, evidence-based and readable. Replace dense drafting with confident writing that informs decisions and stands up to scrutiny. -
![Present - a Teamshaper training module]()
strengthen collaboration and influence as a team
Clarify how the team works together and represents itself externally. Align roles, messages and ways of working so your collective advice is consistent, credible and trusted across the organisation. -
![Communicate - a Teamshaper training module]()
communicate assurance and risk clearly
Turn risk registers, audit findings and assurance papers into information people can act on. Present evidence, exceptions and recommendations in plain language that drives improvement rather than defensiveness. -
![Present - a Teamshaper Module]()
manage stakeholders and exert influence
Build confidence to engage senior leaders, auditors and delivery partners constructively. Learn to frame challenge as support, negotiate priorities and influence without formal authority. -
![Compose - a Teamshaper training module]()
build integrity, resilience and culture
Foster openness, trust and professional pride. Create a calm, ethical team culture that supports wellbeing and sustains performance under public and regulatory scrutiny. -
![Innovate - a Teamshaper module]()
unleash innovation and intelligent automation
Explore smarter ways to work, from automating routine reporting to using AI tools for drafting, analysis or consultation insight. Build confidence to innovate within governance boundaries and free time for higher-value thinking. -
![Deliver - a Teamshaper module]()
embed learning and continuous improvement
Use audits, reviews and lessons learned to refine processes and prevent repeat issues. Build simple feedback loops so governance adds value rather than bureaucracy.
examples of some programmes we designed
-
Writing Policy Submissions & Briefings
Give policy teams the skills to write concise, confident submissions and briefings that help leaders make faster, better-informed decisions.
-
AI-Ready Teams
Equip your team to integrate AI confidently and safely. Map workflows, build prompt libraries and create practical processes that boost efficiency and quality.
-
Resilient Teams through Change
Strengthen resilience and stability through uncertainty. Give teams practical tools to stay steady, connected and productive during organisational transformation.
-
Project & Delivery for Non-Project Teams
Give operational teams project-delivery confidence. Apply clear, accessible tools and routines that improve planning, accountability and results without bureaucracy.
some content you may find useful
-
Rethinking Value for Money in Public Service Delivery
Value for money isn’t a number or a slogan, it’s a way of thinking about how resources - money, time, people, data, partnerships - are turned into outcomes that matter.
-
Team Resilience as Insurance against Uncertainty Fatigue
Uncertainty is one of the main causes of strain in the workplace.
-
How to tell whether the public service message you’re reading was written by a machine - and why it matters
Let’s face it, we’re all using AI to write now.
-
Why Digital ID Could Transform Public Services - and How
Digital ID is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. With the right ambition, the right safeguards and the right delivery, it can become a genuine breakthrough in how the UK serves its citizens.
how we add value
-
training that drives delivery
We use your team’s live procedures as training material, so learning time advances real work and leaves you with habits and templates that repay the time invested.
-
alignment with your agenda
Programmes are built around what your team is working to achieve, creating focus on priorities and follow-through on delivery.
-
impact you can see
We assess your team and agree outcomes at the start, reporting back at the end. This helps you evidence the impact of the work you’ve invested in.
-
expertise you can trust
Specialists with deep public sector experience who understand your pressures and priorities, sharing insight and best practice from elsewhere.
-
continuity across programmes
Our associates work as one integrated team, sharing insight and context from every engagement so learning connects, progress builds and impact strengthens over time.
-
more for your budget
Our collective model gives you specialists without corporate overheads, and transparent pricing for design and delivery, helping resources stretch further.
-
expert partners who listen
We take the time to understand your team’s goals, challenges and realities, designing programmes that fit your needs and deliver lasting results, rather than forcing you into ours.
-
energy that endures
Teams leave with shared tools, language and habits that raise standards, strengthen dynamics and keep people energised long after the programme ends.
What is the GC Index
Every Teamshaper programme starts with understanding how a team works. The GC Index is one way of gaining that insight. It’s a simple but powerful framework that shows how people make their greatest impact at work. Rather than analysing personality or job title, it highlights the distinct ways individuals naturally contribute to a team’s success: by generating ideas, shaping strategy, driving delivery, refining outputs or connecting people.
For public sector policy and governance teams, it provides a shared practical language for understanding how each member leads, collaborates and adds value. Seeing the collective profile helps identify strengths, gaps and where energy is concentrated or missing, insight that can make any development programme more targeted and effective.
The GC Index is an optional add-on to Teamshaper programmes, used where it adds clear value.
To help you experience its benefit, we’re offering a free no-commitment individual GC Index assessment and review for leaders or members of public sector or third sector policy and governance teams in the UK (organisations with more than 50 staff, one free assessment per organisation).
Click below to book your session and see how this simple framework can help shape your team’s growth.
how we work
-
![Book training consultation at Teamshaper]()
step 1: booking your consultation - FREE
Once you reach out, whether via email, phone, website form or LinkedIn, we’ll schedule your consultation. Alternatively, you can book it directly using our calendar tool for added convenience.
-
![Discovery call for training at Teamshaper]()
step 2: initial call - FREE
Your first call with us is all about fact-finding, which is why we call it a Discovery Call. We'll take the time to understand your team or organisation, your specific needs and the objectives you’re aiming to achieve.
-
![Consultation call for training at Teamshaper]()
step 3: in-depth consultation - FREE
We’ll then arrange a more detailed follow-up consultation, which may involve one of our associate trainers and relevant stakeholders from your organisation. This allows us to tailor our recommendations more precisely.
-
![Training proposal at Teamshaper]()
step 4: proposal and refinement - FREE
Following our discussions, we’ll provide you with a detailed proposal. There may be some back-and-forth to fine-tune the details, ensuring everything aligns perfectly with your goals. Once agreed, we’ll send you an order form to formalise the engagement.
-
![Training programme development at Teamshaper]()
step 5: programme development
With the order confirmed, we’ll start developing your bespoke training programme. This may involve refining existing materials or creating entirely new modules from scratch. We’ll collaborate with you throughout this process to ensure it meets your expectations.
-
![Training programme delivery at Teamshaper]()
step 6: programme delivery
Once everything is ready, and based on the agreed delivery schedule, we roll out the training. We can handle as much or as little of the logistics and administration as you prefer, including: sending invitations and managing attendance, organising venues (if applicable) and handling pre-course communication. If your training is delivered virtually, we also provide a fully supported platform.
-
![Impact reporting after training at Teamshaper]()
step 7: post-delivery and impact reporting
After each session we’ll share feedback, highlight any issues and offer suggestions for improvement. Once a programme is completed, or at agreed intervals for ongoing training, we’ll provide a comprehensive impact and value report, including follow-up recommendations to maximise long-term benefits.
