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5 AI Tools Helping Civil Servants Do More With Less

Overworked and out of time? These AI tools help public servants get hours back—without working harder.

— Sandra Naranjo Bautista, CEO, Better Govs

Stop Burning Out: The Play-Learn-Serve Method

Three principles that transform chaos into clarity.

— Gerald Verno, Director Supply Chain — WMATA, Washington, USA

Finding Focus in a Noisy World

How I step back from constant connectivity and embrace intentional stillness.

— Shabana Ansari, Senior Policy Analyst — Employment and Social Development Canada

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Applying Systems Thinking in Public Service

I'm eager to understand how others have successfully applied systems thinking in government settings...

— Kemi Omotosho, Business System Analyst, Provincial Government Winnipeg, MB, Canada

How do you approach difficult conversations?

Managing difficult conversations is part of the job, but it never feels easy. How do you prepare for tough discussions with team members?

— Joel Patrick, Chief Product Officer, expert in building social platforms for the good of society, Apolitical, Dallas, TX, USA

The Three Beer Theory -- how we move past climate depression

I have an oft-tested three beer theory of environmentalism. You go for a beer with friends. The conversation starts anywhere - sports, weather, kids - doesn't matter...

— Chris Winter, Senior Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Toronto, ON, Canada

New report: Is your government ready for AI?

Our latest report, The Government AI Campus in Action, shares how the Government AI Campus is equipping 1 million public servants to build AI-ready governments. 

It features powerful accounts from public servants around the world about how the Campus is catalysing change and helping them build new skills and capabilities, from the Philippines to Brazil to Kenya. 

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Events for you and your peers

An Introduction to Futures Thinking

23 Jul

 

How to Write Better Briefings & Reports

29 Jul

Mastering Cross-Department Collaboration

30 Jul

 

How to Rebuild Public Trust

6 Aug

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An Introduction to Public Speaking in Government

Being a good public speaker may seem like a talent that only a few lucky people possess – but it’s a skill that you can also cultivate. That’s why we’ve designed this course: to help public servants find their inner public speaker. 

How to Influence Upward in the Public Service

In this short course, you’ll get an introduction to influencing upward in the public service. You’ll have the chance to put what you learn into practice through activities to help you hone your influencing skills and get your ideas heard.

And finally... 🐦

Scottish MSPs are calling for a Scotland-wide seagull summit to tackle divebombing gulls, whose behaviour is causing concern amongst residents, businesses and tourists alike. With rising reports of injuries and disruption, ministers say coordinated action is needed before someone gets seriously hurt.

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