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What type of public servant are you?

Take the quiz to discover where you fit on the public servant character list.

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AI in government: A threat or benediction?

Assessing the use of artificial intelligence in the public sector.

— Naufal Virindra, Indonesian Civil Service Commission, Jakarta, Indonesia

Poll: Which Olympic value resonates most with your work in government?

With the Olympics just around the corner, we want to know which value of the Games most resonates with your work: Excellence, Friendship or Respect.

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See the results from the last poll: What skills do you believe are most important for advancing your career?

Communities of Practice

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[Citizen Engagement] The hacker turned politician using digital tech to reimagine democracy

— Mike Gifford, Senior Strategist, CivicActions, Ottawa, Canada

[Neurodiversity] Interesting article on ND at work

— Craig Drury, Head of Strategic Forecasting, DfT UK

[Learning and Development] Could you share your insights and experiences on the essential skills that are valued and prioritised in your workplace?

— Manisha Pathak, Capability Lead, Government Skills, London, UK

Events for your diary

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Shaping Writing to Your Audience

7 Aug

Bridging the Gap: Elected Officials & Public Servants

13 Aug

A Masterclass on Systems Mapping Techniques

22 Aug

How to Run Great Meetings

28 Aug

Courses

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[NEW] Hybrid Working in the Public Service

Silo-Busting for Public Servants

How to Influence Upward in the Public Service

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Charting the digital governance path for Canada: Lessons from Estonia

A case study setting an example of successful digital transformation for governments around the world.

— Domnic Santiago, ASA, Toronto, Canada

What happened after councils declared climate emergencies? Net zero five years on

Five years after pledging ambitious targets for reaching net zero emissions by 2030, local councils in the UK are struggling to keep their promises. What can be done?

— Professor Lisa Vanhala and Sam Balch, University College London, UK

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