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Success is just one part of the equation – let’s talk about joy

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

Public Sector AI Canvas

— Luiz Augusto, Major, Head of Strategic Management, Fire Service of Alagoas, Brazil, Maceió, State of Alagoas, Brazil

Introducing the Digital Transformation Archetypes

A public sector strategic planning framework for high impact digital investment and reform.

— Pia Andrews, Senior Policy Advisor, United Nations Development Programme, Canberra ACT, Australia

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We’ve got an exclusive bonus for those of who you attended today's 'How to Write a Standout Job Application in the UK Civil Service' event: a course teaser...

— Jenna Kelly (she/her), Designing, building and hosting events-based learning experiences for the capability- and skill-building of public servants around the world, Apolitical, London, UK

Hello everyone! 👋 This week, 15–19 September, I’ll be here in the community answering your questions...

— Siim Sikkut, Managing Partner — Digital Nation, Tallinn, Estonia

Our new course on the Government AI Campus is now live. It looks at how AI can support procurement in government, where it might improve efficiency...

— Daisy Ireton, Preparing 1 million public servants to lead in the age of AI | Partnerships Manager | Government AI Campus, Apolitical, London, UK

What does fulfillment at work look like for you? Have you found happiness to be a driver of success in your own career? What practices help you stay connected...

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

The Australian Public Service Commission is working on our APS Career Pathfinder tool, and we want to carve out what a career in government as a community...

— Anita Fraser, Community Manager, Australian Public Service Commission, Canberra ACT, Australia

I wanted to share a new course that's just launched on the platform — 'AI and Climate: Trade-off and Transformation'. There's been growing concern...

— Jess Sansom, Online Education Specialist | Helping public servants learn through research, connection and innovative education, Apolitical, Bristol, UK

Poll: What’s the best indicator you’re making a difference?

Ask Me Anything about building citizen-centric digital services in Estonia and beyond

This week 15–19 September, Siim Sikkut, former Government Chief Information Officer of Estonia, is answering your questions in the Government Customer Experience Community.

Events for you and your peers

AI Skills Lab | AI for Analysing Data

23 Sep

Turning Your Writing from Bland to Brilliant

25 Sep

Career Progression for Neurodiverse Public Servants

30 Sep

Reclaiming Your Focus When Everything is Urgent

2 Oct

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Understand How AI Impacts You and Your Government

We know that public servants want to embrace tools that make their difficult jobs easier and allow them to serve citizens better. But where AI is concerned, it’s difficult to know where to begin. It can feel like the technology is speeding ahead...

Negotiation Skills for Public Servants

When most people imagine negotiations, they think of two opposing teams on either side of a long table. They could be hashing out the terms of a new trade deal or making concessions to draft a new UN resolution. But everyday negotiation...

And finally... 🐟

South Australia is casting off fish-shaped soy sauce bottles in its latest plastic ban. Government officials say the move protects marine life and cuts waste, as the tiny plastic bottles often slip through recycling systems. Sushi lovers need not panic — larger sauce options are still on the table.