65 episodes

This is a show for anyone who cares about using digital approaches in the public sector to deliver better outcomes. We explore stories from around the world, where public servants have been successful at driving change. We meet the people behind the stories, to hear their first-hand experiences and lessons learned. Throughout the series we discuss technology and trends, as well as the cultural aspects of making change happen.

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This is a show for anyone who cares about using digital approaches in the public sector to deliver better outcomes. We explore stories from around the world, where public servants have been successful at driving change. We meet the people behind the stories, to hear their first-hand experiences and lessons learned. Throughout the series we discuss technology and trends, as well as the cultural aspects of making change happen.

    Accessibility Fundamentals—Collaborating for Impact

    Accessibility Fundamentals—Collaborating for Impact

    Rich Corbridge is the Chief Digital and Information Officer for the UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the UK’s biggest public service department with 100,000 employees, serving 20 million customers. Rich joins host Olivia Neal to discuss how DWP has been embedding approaches to accessibility, including by partnering with Microsoft to build the accessibility skills of their employees, which in turn helps them to support jobseekers with disabilities to better use technology in gaining and retaining employment in an increasingly digital workplace. 

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    Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn  

    Rich Corbridge [guest] | LinkedIn 

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    • 22 min
    A Connected and Citizen-Centered City—Lessons from Brussels

    A Connected and Citizen-Centered City—Lessons from Brussels

    Join host Olivia Neal as she meets Mary Odile Longard, the CEO of i-CITY. Marie Odile shares the approach that she and her team have taken to enable the digital transformation of the City of Brussels. She introduces BRUCE, the new omni-channel platform used by the city, explains the impact of this work on citizens and employees, as well as her lessons for others. 

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    Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn  

    Marie Odile Lognard [guest] | LinkedIn 

    Learn more about I-CITY and BRUCE on their website: Home | i-CITY (brucity.be) 

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    • 19 min
    Transforming Public Sector Services using Generative AI—Global Case Studies

    Transforming Public Sector Services using Generative AI—Global Case Studies

    Robyn Scott, the CEO and Co-founder of Apolitical joins host Olivia Neal as they discuss the findings of a new report on generative AI in the public sector. Using examples from Japan, Canada and Portugal, they explore the potential for generative AI to transform government operations. Robyn shares the lessons other public sector organizations can learn from these leading examples, and the ‘balance towards optimism’ of public servants. 

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    Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn  

    Robyn Scott [guest] | LinkedIn 

    Read the report: Transforming Public Sector Services using Generative AI 

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    Apolitical 

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    • 28 min
    Digital Transformation in Defense—A Conversation with General Bob Brown

    Digital Transformation in Defense—A Conversation with General Bob Brown

    In this episode, guest host AT Ball interviews General Bob Brown, President of Association of the United States Army (AUSA), exploring the evolving role of digital tech in defense. The conversation emphasizes the impact of technologies like AI, cloud solutions, and collaboration across sectors. General Brown highlights the need for talent development and education, emphasizing AUSA's role in navigating the shift to a more digitally-driven military landscape. The episode provides valuable perspectives on the intersection of technology, security, and collaboration in the defense sector, offering a glimpse into the future of digital transformation in the public sector.
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    AT Ball [guest host] LinkedIn
    Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn  
    AUSA
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    • 25 min
    Leveling the cybersecurity playing field with AI, Machine Learning, and Cloud

    Leveling the cybersecurity playing field with AI, Machine Learning, and Cloud

    Jonathan Cassar, the Chief Technology Officer and Head of Information Security at the Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA), provides insights into global cybersecurity trends and their implications for the public sector. He discusses strategies to bolster cybersecurity in government and critical infrastructure, approaches to tackling the cybersecurity talent shortage, the integration of human expertise with technology to combat threats effectively, and best practices for automating security operations in government.
    Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn  
    Alvaro Vitta | LinkedIn
    Jonathan Cassar | LinkedIn
    MITA
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    • 22 min
    Modernizing National Approaches to Cybersecurity

    Modernizing National Approaches to Cybersecurity

    Sami Khoury is the Head of the Canadian Government’s Centre for Cyber Security. As Canada’s technical authority on cyber security, the team use their expertise to keep safe the information and systems that Canadians rely on, to protect and defend the country’s cyber assets and to lead Canada’s federal response to cybersecurity events. 
    Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn  
    Alvaro Vitta | LinkedIn
    Sami Khoury | LinkedIn
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    • 21 min

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Very informative

I like the lens that the presenter has taken letting the government expert tell their story. Interesting stuff and not a Microsoft pitch. Liked it.

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