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Making Culture a Catalyst for Change: Building a Future-Ready Public Sector of Leadership and Service-Focused Excellence - Markus Chambers - Episode 104 Aug 19, 2024

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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.

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Automation and the Future of Work - Simone Atungo - Episode 103 Aug 12, 2024

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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

AI and advanced analytics - the Tools Saving Lives within the Victorian Health System - Lance Emerson - Episode 102 Aug 12, 2024

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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.

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Keeping Up with the Pace of Innovation: Four Stories from NSW State Agencies - Andrew George, Megan Stiffler, John Cleland, Alexandra Geddes - Episode 101 Jun 27, 2024

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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

The Future of the Digital Identity - Office of the Australian Information Commissioner - Carly Kind - Episode 100 Jun 17, 2024

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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

Fostering a Cohesive Workplace Culture for a Dispersed Workforce - Fire & Rescue NSW - Jeremy Fewtrell - Episode 99 May 27, 2024

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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

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The Road to AI Adoption - UK Cabinet Office - Mike Hill - Episode 98 May 20, 2024

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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.

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Accelerating the Adoption of Modern Data Tools Across California - California Office of Data Innovation - Kimberly Hicks and Jason Lally - Episode 97 May 13, 2024

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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.

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Partnerships for Prevention: Accelerating Cyber Sec with Collaboration - Victorian Government - David Latina - Episode 96 May 11, 2024

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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

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From Big Bang Innovation to Every Day Creativity - Canadian Digital Service - Daphnée Nostrome - Episode 95 Apr 29, 2024

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In a world of perpetual change, navigating digital transformation parallels the phases of societal evolution. From galvanizing momentum to the sobering reality of implementation, each stage demands strategic adaptation. Yet, sustaining innovation requires more than initial enthusiasm; it necessitates a shift in mindset towards everyday creativity. Daphnée Nostrome, Director, Channel Strategy at the Canadian Digital Service discusses the Digital Stress Scale, and how leaders must foster divergent thinking, recognising that innovation thrives in collaboration, not isolation in this week's episode.

Daphnée Nostrome, Director, Channel Strategy, Canadian Digital Service

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