Choose the definition First cut Another name for Committee of Supply debates, where MPs use cut motions to question ministries' policies and programmes. Cost-Benefit Analysis A Government policy document issued to explain or discuss a matter, often presented for debate in Parliament. An early working version prepared to establish the basic direction, structure or response before fuller review and refinement.
First cut — An early working version prepared to establish the basic direction, structure or response before fuller review and refinement.
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View in full glossary Next question Choose the definition Working-level For Your Action A review used to assess where a programme or workstream stands, what has changed, and what decisions or interventions are needed. Discussion or resolution among officers doing the detailed staff work, usually before escalation to principals or a formal forum. Also called staff-level discussion. See for Information
Working-level — Discussion or resolution among officers doing the detailed staff work, usually before escalation to principals or a formal forum. Also called staff-level discussion.
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View in full glossary Next question Choose the term Directional guidance from a senior officer or forum on how to proceed. A steer may narrow the options or indicate a preferred approach without constituting formal approval. SAVER SPEAR Steer SPEED
Steer — Directional guidance from a senior officer or forum on how to proceed. A steer may narrow the options or indicate a preferred approach without constituting formal approval.
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View in full glossary Next question Choose the term An official written paper put up for a superior or forum to note, discuss, clear, endorse, approve or decide. Guillotine Submission Clearance FutureCraft
Submission — An official written paper put up for a superior or forum to note, discuss, clear, endorse, approve or decide.
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View in full glossary Next question Choose the definition Take offline To move a detailed, unresolved or tangential discussion to a separate conversation so the current meeting can proceed. A specific follow-up task with an owner and, ideally, a due date arising from a discussion, decision or direction. A document defining a committee, working group or project’s purpose, scope, membership, authority, deliverables and operating arrangements. The minimum number of members who must be present before a committee or board can validly conduct specified business.
Take offline — To move a detailed, unresolved or tangential discussion to a separate conversation so the current meeting can proceed.
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View in full glossary Next question Choose the term A working norm that material issues, risks or disagreements should be surfaced early rather than first appearing at a formal forum. Trial balloon No surprises Ground sensing Gentle reminder
No surprises — A working norm that material issues, risks or disagreements should be surfaced early rather than first appearing at a formal forum.
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View in full glossary Next question Choose the abbreviation Keep In View KIV KJE KAH KST
KIV — Keep In View
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To retain a matter for monitoring or later consideration without taking immediate action.
View in full glossary Next question Choose the term A review confirming that material is suitable to move forward; clearance does not always constitute final authority to implement. Sign-off Approval Clearance Evergreen
Clearance — A review confirming that material is suitable to move forward; clearance does not always constitute final authority to implement.
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View in full glossary Next question Choose the definition Staff A working norm that material issues, risks or disagreements should be surfaced early rather than first appearing at a formal forum. A Civil Service reporting framework allowing officers to disclose wrongful practices directly to agency leadership with confidentiality and protection against retaliation. To bring an issue, risk, recommendation or decision point to a superior, stakeholder or forum. An officer who supports a principal or forum by analysing an issue, coordinating inputs, preparing recommendations or papers, and following decisions through; also used as a verb for carrying out that work.
Staff — An officer who supports a principal or forum by analysing an issue, coordinating inputs, preparing recommendations or papers, and following decisions through; also used as a verb for carrying out that work.
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View in full glossary Next question Choose what this abbreviation means FY Financial Your Financial Yew Financial Year Financial Youth
FY — Financial Year
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The Government financial year running from 1 April to 31 March of the following calendar year.
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First cut — An early working version prepared to establish the basic direction, structure or response before fuller review and refinement.
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Working-level — Discussion or resolution among officers doing the detailed staff work, usually before escalation to principals or a formal forum. Also called staff-level discussion.
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Steer — Directional guidance from a senior officer or forum on how to proceed. A steer may narrow the options or indicate a preferred approach without constituting formal approval.
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Submission — An official written paper put up for a superior or forum to note, discuss, clear, endorse, approve or decide.
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Take offline — To move a detailed, unresolved or tangential discussion to a separate conversation so the current meeting can proceed.
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No surprises — A working norm that material issues, risks or disagreements should be surfaced early rather than first appearing at a formal forum.
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KIV — Keep In View
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Clearance — A review confirming that material is suitable to move forward; clearance does not always constitute final authority to implement.
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Staff — An officer who supports a principal or forum by analysing an issue, coordinating inputs, preparing recommendations or papers, and following decisions through; also used as a verb for carrying out that work.
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FY — Financial Year
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