What's the future of workplace learning in the civil service?
In this episode we explore how learning is changing across government. Our panel discuss the pressures facing departments, the opportunities that new approaches can bring, and the lessons organisations can take from recent examples. Our guests are Mike Zealley, managing director, learning services at KPMG, Louise Scott-Worrall UK head of learning services at KPMG and Tamsin Cooper, managing director at Forward Institute.You will hear about the trends shaping workplace learning and the challenges that leaders must overcome to deliver real impact.Hosted by Suzannah Brecknell, editor-in-chief of Civil Service World.
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It's Personal: Insights for better service delivery with the NAO's Kate Caulkin
In episode three of It's Personal, created in partnership with KPMG, Jess Bowie and Jo Thomson continue their exploration of what makes great public services in the digital era. Jess and Jo hear first from three citizens, some of whom have seen an improvement in public services, others who have been let down. Our main interview this episode is with Kate Caulkin, a former senior civil servant and HR and project delivery expert who is now people and operational management insights director at the National Audit Office.We also hear from Keith White, a digital transformation leader who was (at the time of recording) head of digital experience at Northern Trains. Hosted by Jess Bowie, editor-in-chief of Civil Service World, and Jo Thomson, partner – customer transformation at KPMG. Recorded and produced by Podot.
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Art, railways and the unexpected creativity of the civil service: in conversation with Sherin Aminossehe
Suzannah Brecknell sits down with Sherin Aminossehe - director of growth and missions at the Ministry of Defence, talented artist, and author of a new book celebrating British railways.They discuss Sherin's career spanning both public and private sectors, the lockdown challenge which inspired her first book, her earliest memories of making art, and the importance of buildings in creating communities. Plus, of course, our favourite railway stations.You can buy Sherin's new book - 200 Years of Britain's Railways in 24 Journeys - here.Hosted by Suzannah BrecknellEspisode recorded and produced by Podot
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Changemakers: Building an AI-ready department
In this episode we meet Sam Rose, a leader in data science, advanced analytics and AI in the Department for Transport, to find out more about the holistic approach the DfT is taking towards AI adoption. We hear how officials are using behavioural science techniques to map opportunities, evaluate interventions and understand what an AI-ready department would look like.Hosted by Suzannah Brecknell, editor-in-chief of Civil Service World.Recorded and produced by Podot.
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It's Personal: How do you modernise a department like DWP?
In episode two of this new series, created in partnership with KPMG, Jess Bowie and Jo Thomson continue exploring what makes great public services in the digital era.Today we hear from the senior civil servant Matt Briggs. Matt recently joined the MoJ on short-term loan, but in this episode we discussed his work as head of DWP's Service Modernisation Programme, and how he's helping to build government services for the 21st century. He also told us about leading national projects like Tell Us Once, wrestling with imposter syndrome, and how the stories of individual citizens are what gets him out of bed in the morning. Hosted by Jess Bowie, editor-in-chief of Civil Service World, and Jo Thomson, partner – customer transformation at KPMG.Recorded and produced by Podot.
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