Publications

48 publications

• Modern Media Operations: a Guide

  This guide builds on the GCS Modern Communications Operating Model (MCOM) and has been written and endorsed by Heads of News across government.

  Published: 2019

• Modern Communications Operating Model (MCOM 2.0)

  The MCOM 2.0 model sets out the essential skills, capabilities and practices required for an effective public service communications profession and function.

  Published: 2019

• 100 Years of Government Communication

  Historian Alexander McKenna charts the development of the communications function from the First World War through to the present day.

  Published: 2018

• Business partnering for government communication

  This guide explains the benefits of business partnering and sets out how it can be implemented in government departments.

  Published: 2018

• Strategic Communications: a behavioural approach

  This guide sets out how to adopt a behavioural approach to ensure your communications are strategic.

  Published: 2018

• Emergency Planning Framework

  Practical tools and templates for communication professionals showing how to plan, develop and implement an effective response during a crisis.

  Published: 2018

• External Affairs Operating Model

  This model is an introduction for those considering setting up an External Affairs function or building their current capability in this area.

  Published: 2018

• Government Communications Plan 2018/19

  This publication is our seventh annual plan, which sets out to inspire our profession to continue to better itself.

  Published: 2018

• Strategic Communication: MCOM Function Guide

  This guide developed by the GCS Heads of Strategic Communication network identifies the core functions of a strategic communication team, key principles of structure and practice.

  Published: 2018

• Evaluation Framework 2.0

  This has now been replaced with the new GCS Evaluation Cycle.

  Published: 2018