Making The Transition (TT Apr08 p45)

At the end of 2007, a report criticised HM Treasury for its poor leadership and lack of direction. The report – a Whitehall-wide performance scrutiny commissioned by Sir Gus O’Donnell, the Cabinet Secretary – looked at the Treasury when Gordon Brown was Chancellor and accused him of “leading in splendid isolation”, with his department failing to encourage teamwork, motivate staff and liaise effectively with other parts of government.