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

• Learn how to apply systems thinking in your role

• Is there a generational AI gap?

• Latest UFO files reveal a cosmic potato

Hot topic: making systems work for people

ARTICLE

The beginner's guide to systems thinking

Tools and techniques to help you apply systems thinking in your role

COMMUNITY POST

How do you balance humans and systems?

Humans are the beneficiaries of the work of government. But people exist in systems that have real influence. How do others think and act about this?

— Almero Oosthuizen, Western Cape Department of Health, South Africa

FREE COURSE

Introduction to systems thinking course

In this free course, created in partnership with UNDP, you'll learn how to tackle complex policy challenges with a portfolio approach.

38%

of public servants say their secret superpower is multi-tasking

according to last week's poll.

THIS WEEK'S POLL

Be honest: When it comes to changing systems, which role do you play most often?

New on AI in government

COMMUNITY POST

Bridging the Generational AI gap

How have you ensured that all generations are involved in your AI adoption initiatives? Please share your thoughts and success stories.

— Jennie Rich, Digital Engagement Manager, DBT, London, UK

ARTICLE

From pilot to practice: Scaling generative AI across government

An interview with Harrison MacRae, Director of Emerging Technology for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, US

EVENT

AI Skills Lab | AI for Documents and Templates

🗓️ Tue 23 Jun
Join this 30-minute event and learn how to use AI to move faster in the documents you rely on every day, without starting from scratch each time. 

⏰ Save the date: your free AI project planning tool

Coming July 2026, Government AI Navigator is a social library of 150+ real AI wins and fails and the public servants behind them. Save the date now and we'll send you a link when it launches!

Policy opinions worth reading

ARTICLE

Three myths about policy everyone believes

... until they see how policy really works

COMMUNITY POST

Do you find adapting policies from other contexts works out well?

— Ula Rutkowska, Researcher and writer specialising in the critical challenges faced by public servants worldwide, Apolitical, London, UK

EVENT

How to Write the Perfect Policy Brief

🗓️ Wed 8 Jul
Join this event to learn the art of structuring, writing and delivering clear, actionable policy briefs that capture attention and drive action.

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And finally... 👽🥔

The US government has declassified the latest batch of UFO files, revealing an unexpected finding: reports of a mysterious "potato-shaped" object. While investigators found no evidence of extraterrestrial activity, it's a reminder that the work of government is endlessly surprising.