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The Public Sector Podcast features live talks, exclusive interviews and roundtables with public sector thought leaders from around the world. This podcast is presented by Public Sector Network, a social enterprise designed to help governments network, benchmark and establish best practice on a global scale through events, online networks and content created for public servants seeking knowledge and fresh insights.
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The Employment Development Department serves millions of Californians through dedicated programs and services like unemployment and disability benefits, Paid Family Leave, workforce services and more. They’ve been on a long-term transformation project to upgrade their IT infrastructure. Ron Hughes, the Deputy Director for EDDNext, has three decades in IT leadership with a specific focus on large-scale digital transformation projects. He'll be sharing what a 5 year IT modernisation project looks like in just 15 minutes. Ron Hughes the Deputy Director for EDDNext For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
Building a successful business case is difficult for a number of reasons. It's important to craft a narrative that appeals to decision-makers, capturing a variety of user-benefits often involves extensive collaboration, and the project has to align with the overarching objectives of the organisation. In this episode, Stuart Watt, CIO of the Department of Primary Industries and Trade shares how he built the business case for microservices in South Australian government. Stuart Watt, CIO, Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
In a dynamic conversation, co-founder of Public Sector Network, Charlie Hamer engaged with Blue Chameleon Corporate Consultant, Nicky Bull, who illuminated the evolving landscape of data skills necessary for effective reporting and analysis. Nicky Bull, Corporate Consultant, Blue Chameleon For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
In a world where effective leadership can shape the future, Charlie Hamer, co-founder of the Public Sector Network, recently engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with leadership expert Malcolm Dawes. Their discussion delved into the essence of leadership in the public sector, highlighting skills that go beyond mere management. Malcolm Dawes, Managing Director, dta WORLDWIDE. For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
In an insightful interview with Charlie Hamer, co-founder of the Public Sector Network, design research leader Carmine Mastrantone discusses actionable methods for creating citizen-centric solutions that can greatly enhance service delivery. Carmine Mastrantone, Design research Leader & Mentor. For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
Hear from Virginia senior data leaders on how organizations can drive innovation and decision-making, enhance efficiency, protect data privacy, and foster a data-driven culture by synergizing data and technology through effective integration strategies and promoting data literacy. Chris Burroughs, Director Data Protection and Governance, Commonwealth of Virginia, Office of the Secretary of Administration, Office of Data Governance and Analytics Ravi Padma, Chief Technology Officer, Virginia Department of Veterans Services Alex DerHovhannessian, Senior Vice President, Voyatek Moderator: Bill Greeves, Industry Advisor for State and Local Government, SAP For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
Cyber security is a highly regulated, complex mission. Collaboration among global alliances is an opportunity for Australia to learn from wrong-turns and become a fast-follower. Tune in to this week's episode where Helge Janicke, the Deputy CEO and Research Director for the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre, shares how distinct types of collaboration enables both operational updates and strategic policy alignment as well as how to keep up to date with the rapid changes in technology. Helge Janicke, Deputy CEO/Research Director, Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre. For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
Over 1 million Queenslanders don't have access to connectivity either through a lack of resources or education. Digital inclusion has played a critical role in improving Queensland's development and economic outcomes. Tune in to this week's episode where Chris McLaren, the Queensland Government Chief Customer and Digital Officer delivers a case study in inclusive growth that benefits all citizens - a philosophy for government servicing that is paving the way government is responding to the state's needs, including a world-first first-nations digital services program. Chris McLaren, Queensland Government Chief Customer and Digital Officer For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
In this panel, three Manitoba public sector executives discussed the current state of digital transformation in Manitoba's public sector. They also highlighted success stories involving AI and Machine Learning, Blockchain, and IoT, etc. The panel also examined the key tech trends shaping the public sector, focusing on the opportunities these technologies present and the challenges faced in their adoption. Jeremy Read, CEO, The University of Winnipeg Beverlie Stuart, Vice President, Business and Organizational Development, Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology Diane Burelle, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator, City of Winnipeg. For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
Courts have not historically been innovators of the public service, however COVID became impetus to forgo legacy paper-based records in favor of digitised data governance. Hear from Richard Hodge, the Director of Innovation and Service Experience at the Magistrates Court of Victoria, on how this transformation has affected both performance and service levels. From catering to a diverse range of legal services to meeting the complex justice-related needs of Melbourne’s culturally rich meltingpot, this is a case study in designing an authentically accessible, inclusive and equitable, human-centered user-experience for public servicing. Richard Hodge, Director, Innovation & Service Experience, Magistrates’ Court of Victoria For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
How can organizations build an agile, diverse workforce in the age of AI and automation? This episode tackles that pressing question with Shakira Naraine, Chief People Officer of the Toronto Transit Commission. Shakira delves into practical strategies for implementing successful remote work policies, leveraging AI to enhance workforce capabilities, and fostering genuine inclusivity in government organizations. She shares real-world examples from the TTC's initiatives, including their innovative mentorship program and AI-assisted recruitment process. Tune in to discover how modern leaders are balancing technological advancement with human-centered policies to create adaptable, equitable workplaces. Shakira Naraine, Chief People Officer, Toronto Transit Commission For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
Markus shares the nine focus point on how to build a future ready public sector of leadership and service-focused excellence: Visionary leadership, citizen-centric approach, talent acquisition and development, technological innovation, collaborative partnerships, agility and flexibility, accountability and transparency, diversity inclusion, and performance measurement and improvement. Markus Chambers, Deputy Mayor, City of Winnipeg & Chair of Innovation and Economic Development and Chair Winnipeg Police Board City Councillor, City of Winnipeg. For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
Over the next ten years, automation is expected to affect half of Canadians’ jobs. In this episode, Simone Atungo, Assistant Deputy Minister of Workforce Policy and Innovation Division at the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, explores the profound impact of automation on the future of work. Simone discusses how the adoption of automation is transforming workplaces and changing the skills required for workers, highlighting the need for workers to upgrade their skills or acquire new ones to adapt to these changes. Tune in to learn about the strategies and actions being taken by Ontario’s Ministry of Labour to ensure a smooth transition for both employers and employees in navigating this digital transformation. Simone Atungo, Assistant Deputy Minister of Workforce Policy and Innovation Division (Employment), Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
Compared to Australia and other OECD countries, the state of Victoria has the highest access to afterhours care, is comparably one of the top three in care-coordination, one of the highest in follow-up care and lowest in costs. With the aim of becoming the best in the world, eHealth was established in 2024 with a vision to drive excellence in analytics and digital tech to deliver world-class healthcare. Tune in for a snapshot from Lance Emerson, Deputy Secretary, eHealth, Victoria Department of Health into how the health sector is using advanced analytics, AI, digital twins and machine learning to transform Victoria and beyond. Lance Emerson, Deputy Secretary, eHealth, Victoria Department of Health. For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
Innovation can pose a lot of challenges to the public sector. How can state government innovate at the pace of industry? When new technologies can pose a risk as much as an opportunity, how can government respond with innovation in risk-adverse environments? What does it mean to lead innovation strategies from the ground-up? In four short stories from across NSW, hear how leadership is working collaboratively across government, responding to the changing expectations of customers and taking innovative solutions from the frontline to scale organisation-wide. Andrew George, Chief Executive Officer, WaterNSW Megan Stiffler, Deputy Commissioner, Fire & Rescue NSW John Cleland, Chief Executive Officer, Essential Energy Alexandra Geddes, Executive Director, Programs & Innovation, NSW Environment Protection Authority. For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
In recent research conducted by the Office of Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), 89% of Australians wanted Government to pass more legislation that protects their personal information. In this modern data economy, Carly Kind, Privacy Commissioner with OAIC likens our daily interactions with online privacy allowances as "death by a thousand cuts". In her keynote session at Innovate Australia Carly outlines how modern, technologically neutral, robust regulatory protections alongside a new Digital Identity system are key to ensuring business and government can safely innovate and strengthen public trust. For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
Workforce planning is a massive juggling act at any time. But throw into the mix a dispersed workforce of thousands that needs to scale up and down swiftly and literal life or death situations and the challenge seems neigh on impossible. Fire & Rescue NSW have taken steps to streamline and optimise their workforce planning initiatives in recent years in a bid to best manage the task. We chat to Jeremy Fewtrell, Commissioner with Fire and Rescue NSW to learn how the power of leadership, Diversity and Equity initiatives, and a navigation of workplace culture is helping to ensure the agency is ready for - literally - anything. Jeremy Fewtrell, Commissioner with Fire and Rescue NSW For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
In an era fuelled by the promise of AI, the UK public sector stands at the cusp of transformation. Embracing the hype surrounding AI, government leaders navigate the delicate balance between innovation and risk. While the potential benefits are tantalising, the path forward requires a nuanced approach, considering factors like organisational culture, digital maturity, and the ever-present spectre of unintended consequences. Mike Hill, Chief Data & Information Officer with the UK Cabinet Office discusses how the UK government aims to unlock AI's full potential to revolutionise public services and citizen outcomes. For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
The Office of Data and Innovation (ODI) in California is spearheading initiatives to enhance data usability and democratization. Through accelerators like the Data Science Accelerator and Modern Data Stack Accelerator, ODI facilitates the adoption of data science and modern tools statewide. By offering tailored solutions and fostering collaboration, ensures that departments leverage data effectively, leading to informed decision-making and improved services for Californians. Kim Hicks and Jason Lally deep dive, plus share use cases in housing and water supply shortages in this weeks episode of the Public Sector Podcast. Kimberly Hicks, Deputy Director, Advanced Analytics & Evaluation, California Office of Data and Innovation Jason Lally, Deputy Director, Data Services and Engineering, California Office of Data and Innovation. For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
The Victorian Government of Australia prides itself on building a vibrant cyber economy to, not only deliver safe and reliable government services, but to make Victoria a cyber safe place to live, learn and work. To achieve this cross-sector partnership with education providers, government entities and private tech-sector operators is a crucial building block. David Latina, discusses how Victoria is working towards their mission of being a global cyber security powerhouse in this week's episode of the Public Sector Podcast. David Latina, Deputy Secretary, Industry & Innovation Group, Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry & Regions For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
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