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The latest from the Apolitical community

Trust vs Digital Transformation: Can Governments Close the Gap?

Digital transformation requires public trust, which is declining globally.

–  Barkha Shah, Director, GovCampus, UAE

“Cautious and Reflective”: The learning culture that sits behind Estonia’s successful digital transformation

The institutional learning behind Estonia’s digital transformation success.

– Luke Cavanaugh, Co-founder and Editor of Interweave

How Poland is Making AI Work for Government and the Public

An interview with Pamela Krzypkowska, Director of Research and Innovation in Poland’s Ministry of Digital Affairs.

– Apolitical

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Events for you and your team

Policymaking 101

25 Mar

 

How to Run Great Meetings

20 Mar

 

How to Be Data-Driven

9 Apr

An Introduction to Quantum Computing for Policymakers

14 Apr

 

Climate Literacy 101

15 Apr

Courses to grow your skills

How to Influence Upward in the Public Service

In this short course, you’ll get an introduction to influencing upward in the public service. You’ll have the chance to put what you learn into practice through activities to help you hone your influencing skills and get your ideas heard.

Writing Effective Briefings in the Public Service

In this practical course, you’ll learn how to write an effective and impactful briefing. Each section will introduce key ideas, which you’ll put into practice through interactive activities.

More insights from Apolitical members

This week's writing exercise: Cut the clutter ✂️

When writing for government, every word needs to earn its place. Whatever the format and audience, conveying your message quickly and simply will make it clearer, sharper and more effective.

– Apolitical's Writing Assistant

Ontario's Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Directive

Apologies to Canadian colleagues if they've already posted this somewhere, but I do rather like it (& it was updated last week). Neat and clear principles.

– Paul Waller, Visiting Fellow, Faculty of Management, Law & Social Sciences, London, UK

Please share! How does your Gov think out of the box during this time?

Hey all! I'm asking this question in a few different communities on Apolitical to get a cool variation of answers.

– Melissa Wallace, Community Manager - Engagement and Change Initiatives, Exchange Lab, Canada

And finally... 💼

A "polygamous" British civil servant took multitasking to new heights back in 2023, secretly juggling three full-time government jobs. The National Fraud Initiative uncovered his triple employment after discovering that he held three roles in three government departments during two separate time frames.

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