Plus: Grazing cows and fishing the Clyde — a comedian celebrates her new honour in style
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Witchcraft and Leadership

The Philosopher-Practitioner at the Edge of Change. 

– Almero Oosthuizen, Clinical Service Improvement and Strategy; Emergency Physician, Western Cape Department of Health, South Africa

Service design with AI

I'm wondering if there are any guidelines on service design with AI in gov. Have you heard of any government setting up this kind of toolkit?

– Chikako Masuda, Head of Intelligence Research / Design Community Manager, Digital Agency of the Japanese government

Making Government Work

How Smarter Services Can Rebuild Public Trust.

– Omar Chedda, Sustainable Development Specialist, Jamaica

Poll: Neurodiversity in Public Service: What areas would you most like tips and strategies for?

Cast your vote

Events for you and your team

The Art of Writing the Perfect Email

19 Mar

 

Cyber Attacks on Government: What You Need to Know

20 Mar

Policymaking 101

25 Mar

 

How to Run Great Meetings

20 Mar

 

How to Be Data-Driven

9 Apr

Courses to grow your skills

An Introduction to Public Speaking in Government

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

Negotiation Skills for Public Servants

This course focuses on practical negotiation skills you can develop in order to prepare for the kinds of everyday negotiations you’re likely to encounter in your work and personal life.

More insights from Apolitical members

What would Digital Transformation look like without Silicon Valley?

If we had to do it all over, with open source and small businesses, what might transformation look like? 

– Mike Gifford, Open Standards and Practices Lead, CivicActions, Canada

Ask Me Anything with Breandán Knowlton: Project Management in Government

Your chance to ask burning questions about Project Management in Government - from navigating stakeholder relationships to ensuring project implementation.

– Breandán Knowlton, CISO (Chief Information Security Officer), Government Digital Service, UK Government

Law Case Management System for the City of Boston

We're reaching out to gather information and would appreciate hearing about any experience you've had with these types of systems.

– Justyna Orlowska, Manager, Department of Innovation and Technology @City of Boston, USA

And finally... 🐮

This week, a Glaswegian comedian grazed cattle on Glasgow Green to celebrate being awarded the Freedom of Glasgow — the highest honour that can be awarded to a citizen of the city. Elaine C Smith is one of few women to have received the award, which also gives her the right to fish in the River Clyde. 

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