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 Gentle reminder Ground sensing No surprises
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 definition 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. Meet-the-People Session To finalise a position, obtain the necessary agreement, or successfully bring a proposal through the required process. For Your Action
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 An official written paper put up for a superior or forum to note, discuss, clear, endorse, approve or decide. Guillotine Backcasting Submission 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 First cut Risks, conditions or factors that have not been identified and are therefore outside the assumptions currently being considered. An early working version prepared to establish the basic direction, structure or response before fuller review and refinement. To check the content, language and formatting of a draft, incorporate agreed changes, and prepare it for onward clearance or circulation. 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.
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 Staff Knowledge Management A set of central government instructions covering administrative areas such as HR, finance, procurement, office administration, security or ICT. For Your Information 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 the abbreviation Financial Year FM FY FI FT
FY — Financial Year
Finance and Economy
The Government financial year running from 1 April to 31 March of the following calendar year.
View in full glossary Next question Choose the abbreviation Keep In View KAH KKH KYC KIV
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 definition Take offline The minimum number of members who must be present before a committee or board can validly conduct specified business. To decide how to proceed as the situation develops instead of fixing every detail in advance. To move a detailed, unresolved or tangential discussion to a separate conversation so the current meeting can proceed. Technical Working Group
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 definition Steer Suitable and good enough for its intended use and operating conditions; not necessarily the most advanced or perfect option. Official Secrets Act A document formally presented to Parliament under law or otherwise for Members' information and use. 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.
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 A review confirming that material is suitable to move forward; clearance does not always constitute final authority to implement. Clearance Guillotine Evergreen Dipstick
Clearance — A review confirming that material is suitable to move forward; clearance does not always constitute final authority to implement.
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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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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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Submission — An official written paper put up for a superior or forum to note, discuss, clear, endorse, approve or decide.
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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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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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KIV — Keep In View
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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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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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Clearance — A review confirming that material is suitable to move forward; clearance does not always constitute final authority to implement.
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