PM signals more civil service reform as Michael Barber to lead delivery review Rapid review to make delivery more “focused, effective and efficient” Sir Michael Barber pictured at an Institute for Government event. Photo: Centre for Public Impact The prime minister has appointed Sir Michael Barber to examine how departments can make the delivery of projects and programmes more “focused, effective and efficient”. Boris Johnson told cabinet ministers about the appointment this week, while cabinet secretary Simon Case wrote to permanent secretaries and ministers saying the former No.10 Delivery Unit head would ensure the civil service was in the "very best shape to deliver" the government's goals.