The 5 communication habits public servants need

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Reader, here's what's happening in the world of government this week

The 5 communication habits for increased influence
Why governments should stop building innovation labs
Policy or science fiction: Kazakhstan legalises flying taxis

Hot topic: communication as a superpower

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The 5 communication habits public servants need

Simple strategies for clearer, more persuasive communication.

— Apolitical

EVENT

Nerve-Busting Tactics for Confident Presenting

🗓️ Thu 11 Jun
Even the most seasoned public servants can feel the pressure when it’s time to speak up. This session will help you manage nerves and deliver with impact.

FREE COURSE

An Introduction to Public Speaking in Government

In this course, you’ll learn practical techniques to build your confidence, prepare more effectively and project professionalism in your speeches and presentations.

80%

of public servants replay their performance after a job interview in their head, per last week's poll.

📊 This week's poll: what's your communication superpower?

New on AI in government

EVENT

[New] AI Skills Lab | AI for Data Visualisation

🗓️ Tue 25 Aug
Join us at this upcoming event to explore how civil servants can use AI to speed up data visualisation, improve clarity and demonstrate insights with more confidence.

COMMUNITY POST

Legislation for AI, cybersecurity, information technology?

— Chelsea Lehner, Director, Legislative and Advisory Services, Canada

ARTICLE

How AI Enabled Systems Reshape Authority in Public Institutions

A governance architecture perspective on where public power is exercised inside modern decision systems.

— Michael McGuinness, PhD Candidate, University of New England, Australia

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Policy opinions worth reading

ARTICLE

Stop Building Innovation Labs

Labs were never the point. The conditions surrounding them were.

— Jack Strachan, Policy Analyst, Designer, Strategist, UK

COMMUNITY POST

How do you measure the impact of climate work?

— Christopher Rosselot, Building engaged communities for government, UK

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And finally... 🚘🪽

Kazakhstan has passed a law paving the way for flying taxis and passenger drones, making it one of the first countries in the world to prepare for urban air transport. Passengers could be in the air as early as 2027, leading us to ask: where does science fiction end and policymaking begin?