Leadership without power: Why the new government social research strategy won’t deliver

Julian Molina; John Connolly

Leadership without power: Why the new government social research strategy won’t deliver

School for Policy Studies

Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Editorial (Specialist Publication)

Abstract

GSR leadership needs clearer authority, more senior roles, stronger heads of profession, and AI that supports rather than replaces judgement

Original language	English
Specialist publication	Civil Service World
Publication status	Published - 8 Jan 2026

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SPS Governance and Public Policy Research Centre

Keywords

Social Research

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https://www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/article/leadership-without-power-why-the-new-gsr-strategy-wont-deliver

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A Future for the Profession: The Experience and Impact of Government Social Researchers
Molina, J. & Connolly, J., 5 Jan 2026, University of Bristol. 45 p.
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The Experience and Impact of Government Social Researchers: Policy Report (PolicyBristol)
Molina, J. & Connolly, J., 8 Jan 2026, PolicyBristol. 4 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Other report

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GRASP: Government Research and Administering the ‘Social’ Profession (GRASP): A Comparative Study of UK Government Social Research (GSR) and the Modernisation of Analysis Functions
Molina, J. (Principal Investigator) & Connolly, J. (Co-Investigator)
1/06/24 → 30/01/26
Project: Research

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Leadership without power: Why the new government social research strategy won’t deliver

Abstract

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Research output

A Future for the Profession: The Experience and Impact of Government Social Researchers

The Experience and Impact of Government Social Researchers: Policy Report (PolicyBristol)

Projects

GRASP: Government Research and Administering the ‘Social’ Profession (GRASP): A Comparative Study of UK Government Social Research (GSR) and the Modernisation of Analysis Functions

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