Public Sector Future
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis 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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Accessibility Fundamentals—Collaborating for Impact
March 07, 2024 11:00 - 22 minutes - 19.4 MBRich 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 gai...
A Connected and Citizen-Centered City—Lessons from Brussels
February 29, 2024 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.3 MBJoin 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. Click here for transcript of this episode. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn Marie Odile Lognard [guest] | LinkedIn Learn ...
Transforming Public Sector Services using Generative AI—Global Case Studies
February 08, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 23.9 MBRobyn 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. Click here for transcript of this episode. Olivia ...
Digital Transformation in Defense—A Conversation with General Bob Brown
November 20, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 21.5 MBIn 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 per...
Leveling the cybersecurity playing field with AI, Machine Learning, and Cloud
November 09, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 19.5 MBJonathan 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 sec...
Modernizing National Approaches to Cybersecurity
October 26, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 18.6 MBSami 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 Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and tr...
Cybersecurity in an AI-Driven Landscape
October 12, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 33 MBCybersecurity stands at the forefront of global concerns in a dynamic realm where technology constantly evolves. Recent advancements in generative AI have opened new avenues for both progress and peril. Guest host Alvaro Vitta and Tom Burt, Microsoft CVP of Customer Security and Trust at Microsoft, delve into the cybersecurity insights gleaned from the 2023 Microsoft Digital Defense Report (MDDR) and the pressing need for collaboration between public sectors and private industries to navigat...
India's Journey to Digital Transformation—A Conversation with Dr. Pramod Varma
September 21, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 76.8 MBIndia's digital transformation journey has relied on the power of strategic thinking, collaboration, and innovative solutions. Microsoft Digital ID lead Colleen Elliott and Dr. Pramod Varma, an expert in the field of digital public infrastructure and former Chief Architect of India’s Aadhar digital identity program, explore how India overcame significant challenges to pave the way for a thriving digital ecosystem and its digital identity program that has successfully covered more than 1.3 ...
Championing Identity for All—Empowerment and Progress in Africa
September 07, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 70.9 MBJoin guest host Colleen Elliott as she engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Joseph Atick, Executive Chairman of ID4Africa. Together, they delve into the impactful work of ID4Africa, a pioneering movement dedicated to propelling digital identity adoption across the African continent. Explore their insights into the evolving landscape of identity in the age of digital innovation and its promising future. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn Colleen Elliott [guest host] | LinkedIn ...
Lifelong Learning: Building Digital Skills through Continuing Education
June 29, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 54.2 MBIn this episode, host Olivia Neal talks with Dr. Sheila LeBlanc, Associate Vice President for Continuing Education at the University of Calgary. They explore the role of lifelong learning, how demands from students and local businesses are changing, and ways in which using data can improve student success. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn Dr. Sheila LeBlanc [guest] | LinkedIn University of Calgary Continuing Education Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information...
Curiosity and hope: building foundations for the future workforce
June 22, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 54.5 MBWashington State is leading the way in using new technologies to engage students and build digital skills. In this episode, host Olivia Neal talks to Superintendent Chris Reykdal to learn how they have adopted programs like ‘Coding in Minecraft’ to build interest and excitement, and to develop the foundations for students’ future success. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn Chris Reykdal [guest] | LinkedIn Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Microsoft Public Sect...
Building a platform for digital skills
June 15, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 46.8 MBIn this episode, host Olivia Neal talks to Her Excellency Ohood Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development of the Future in the United Arab Emirates. She explains how the UAE are approaching building digital skills at scale through their Jahiz platform, and why understanding digital needs to start from the top. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn HE Ohood Khalfan Al Roumi [guest] LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts...
The importance of skilling in the digital world
May 11, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this episode, host Olivia Neal talks with Geoff Connell, the Chief Digital Officer for Norfolk County Council. He shares successful approaches for training and upskilling employees, building digital skillsets, and getting the most from your investment in technology. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn Geoff Connell [guest] | LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes. Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/m...
The UK’s Police Digital Service
April 27, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 42.4 MBIn this episode, host Olivia Neal speaks with Ian Bell, CEO of the UK’s Police Digital Service. He offers an inside look into the role of the Police Digital Service and how it is harnessing the power of digital, data, and technology to enable UK policing to better protect the communities it serves. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn Ian Bell [guest] | LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes Discover and follow other Micros...
Digital Forensics
April 20, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 35 MBIn this episode, host Olivia Neal speaks with Detective Sergeant John Price from the West Midlands Police Force in the United Kingdom. He shares insights from the world of digital forensics and how investigators are using technology to help victims more effectively in the modern age. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn John Price [guest] | LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts ...
Tech Saving Lives: Transforming Emergency Response
April 06, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 78.7 MBIn this episode, host Olivia Neal speaks to San Bernardino Fire Chief Dan Munsey. Chief Munsey is also Chair of the International Association of Fire Chiefs Technology Council. He shares how embracing new technologies has brought opportunities to transform emergency response and help protect the two million residents of San Bernardino County. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn Dan Munsey [guest] | LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of ...
Technology Trends and Decision Advantage in Defense
February 23, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 88.6 MBIn this episode, guest host AT Ball speaks to Retired Vice Admiral Ann E. Rondeau, President of the Naval Postgraduate School. Rondeau offers an inside look into how defense organizations can adopt digital tools and adapt with emerging technology. AT Ball [host] | LinkedIn Ann E. Rondeau [guest] | LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts
Preparing for a cashless, platform-based, and technology-driven society
February 16, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 51.7 MBIn this episode, host Olivia Neal meets Professor Dennis Weber and Dr. Dennis Post. They share insights from the CPT research project, which outlines the impacts and opportunities for tax operations of emerging technologies such as cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn Dennis Post [guest] | LinkedIn Dennis Weber [guest] | LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes Disc...
Becoming a Digital Government: Lessons from Ukraine
February 02, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 72.4 MBIn this episode, host Olivia Neal speaks to Gulsanna Mamediieva, of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. Gulsanna shares how the government has embraced digital transformation and digital identity, and how this has supported citizens during the war. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn Gulsanna Mamediieva [guest] | LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/mi...
Digital Collaboration in Defense: Using technology to enable secure cooperation
January 19, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 57 MBIn this episode, the second of our Defense and Intelligence mini-series, guest host AT Ball talks to Perry Smith of Myriad Technologies. Perry shares an inside look into technology that enables secure collaboration between defense organizations. AT Ball [host] | LinkedIn Perry Smith [guest] | LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts
Defense and Intelligence: Adopting digital engineering
January 12, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 61.9 MBIn this episode, host Olivia Neal introduces Microsoft's AT Ball, who will be guest hosting January’s mini-series on Defense and Intelligence. AT’s first guest is Robert Clifford, Chief Digital Officer for BAE Systems, Maritime and Land Division. They discuss how digital engineering with agile approaches and cloud-enabled technologies can help achieve mission outcomes. AT Ball [host] | LinkedIn Robert Clifford [guest] | LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more in...
Lessons Learned from 100 Years of City Planning
December 20, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 53.5 MBTom Wright is the CEO of the Regional Plan Association, an organization that brings together research, communities, and politicians to help plan the New York metropolitan region. He joined Future of Infrastructure host Jeremy Goldberg for a discussion of what they’ve learned by taking the long view of city and regional planning. Tom Wright RPA | Regional Plan Association Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes Discover and foll...
Building for Resilience
December 13, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 44.1 MBDan Zarrilli, Special Advisor for Climate & Sustainability at Columbia University, and former Chief Climate Policy Advisor in the New York City Mayor’s Office, joins Future of Infrastructure host Jeremy Goldberg to talk about lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy and how New York City committed to a comprehensive approach to infrastructure that helps mitigate the impact of climate change and extreme weather. Dan Zarrilli | LinkedIn "New York City's Former Top Climate Official on the Lesso...
Building blocks for digital transformation
December 06, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 57.2 MBIn this episode, host Olivia Neal welcomes Ashleigh Sinclair, Managing Associate at Linklaters and Andrew Cooke, Global Policy Lead at Microsoft. The co-authors share insights from their paper on How to Use Building Blocks for a Successful Digital Transformation Strategy. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn Andrew Cooke [guest] | LinkedIn Ashleigh Sinclair [guest] Download the Building Blocks paper Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of al...
Digital Innovation in Tax and Customs
November 23, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 43.8 MBMick Connolly is the Head of IT Innovation for HM Revenue and Customs in the UK. He chats with guest host Steve Barr about using technology to reach your goals, and the importance of innovation in tax and customs operations. Steve Barr [host] | LinkedIn Mick Connolly [guest] | LinkedIn HM Revenue & Customs Learn more about how Microsoft supports Public Finance organizations Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes Discover ...
The future of tax operations
November 10, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 53.4 MBOn the first episode of our Public Finance mini-series, Jeff Saviano, the Global Tax Innovation Leader for EY, tells host Olivia Neal about the intersection of tax and innovation and shares what he sees in the future of public finance. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn Jeffrey Saviano [guest] | LinkedIn Learn more about how Microsoft supports Public Finance organizations. Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes. Discover and fol...
Cybersecurity, Compliance and Cloud: Lessons from Singapore
October 28, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 49.2 MBHow can governments manage and improve their cybersecurity and compliance? On the third episode of our cybersecurity mini-series, GovTech’s Yeo Beng Huay explains how her team are using agile approaches to policy making, automation, and training to help agencies manage cybersecurity and compliance in the transition to cloud. Alvaro Vitta [host] | LinkedIn Yeo Beng Huay [guest] | LinkedIn GovTech Singapore Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcr...
Military Lessons on Cyberdefense
October 20, 2022 16:59 - 27 minutes - 66.6 MBOn the second episode of our cybersecurity mini-series, Dr. Marcus Thompson talks with guest host, Alvaro Vitta about military lessons on cyber defense. He shares best practices for protecting sensitive data and why making risk-based decisions is so important. Alvaro Vitta [host] | LinkedIn Marcus Thompson [guest] | LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsof...
Cyber Resilience in Government
October 06, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 69.7 MBHost Olivia Neal introduces Alvaro Vitta, Microsoft’s Worldwide Public Sector lead for cybersecurity. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we’re dedicating a set of Public Sector episodes to exploring this topic. Alvaro’s first guest is Tom Burt, Corporate Vice President of Customer Security and Trust at Microsoft. Tom discusses working with the government in Ukraine on cyber defense and how public sector organizations can be better prepared for future attacks. Microsoft P...
Using Data to Make Equitable Investments
September 29, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 49.7 MBDenice Ross is the Chief Data Scientist in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. In our discussion, she shared a behind-the-scenes look into how data can be used to measure equitable investments and their outcomes with funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “What makes me really excited about this infrastructure law is not just how much money it is, or the drumbeat of all these great funding opportunities coming online, but that these investments are being rolle...
Skills are the Currency of the Global Workforce
September 22, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBWhat does global investment in infrastructure mean for the workforce? Karin Kimbrough is the Chief Economist at LinkedIn and an expert in the global workforce. With increased global investment in infrastructure, a skilled workforce is needed to meet that demand. In this conversation, we discuss what this investment means for green jobs and women, and how we can expect the job market to shift in coming years. Karin Kimbrough LinkedIn's Economic Graph -- A digital representation of the glo...
Be Nimble to Succeed
September 15, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBRatna Amin, Project Director for the City Administrator Office at the City of Oakland joined us to discuss how civic organizations are pushing governments to get transit infrastructure right – and the complexity of defining success. “Let’s revisit things because if we spend billions of dollars on the wrong projects, we are wasting our precious talent and resources, but we’re missing out on what we might actually be needing to serve people on the ground. Today’s needs are more known, and we...
Closing the Infrastructure Gap
September 08, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBAlice Charles is the former Lead for Cities, Infrastructure & Urban Services at the World Economic Forum and brings a truly global perspective and decades of experience to our discussion of infrastructure and its impact. In this conversation, we talked about infrastructure needs around the world, and what kind of investments we need to make to close the gap. “We also have to recognize that we have an enormous infrastructure gap. And if we are to transition our infrastructure to withstand t...
Collaborating for Safer Roads
September 01, 2022 07:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBRegional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada CEO, MJ Maynard joined Jeremy Goldberg to share how a collaboration between public agencies and technology companies helped make their roads safer. “Our mantra here at the Regional Transportation Commission is, without facts and data, you’re just another person with an opinion.” Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Jeremy Goldberg | LinkedIn | Twitter Public Sector Center of Expertise Discover and follow other Mic...
Restricted Data in the Cloud
August 25, 2022 07:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode, host Olivia Neal speaks to Rear Admiral António Gameiro Marques, Director General of Portugal’s National Security Authority. We learn about Portugal’s approach to security in the cloud and their development of controls and approaches for protecting restricted data. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn | Twitter António Gameiro Marques [guest] | LinkedIn Learn more about the National Security Authority of Portugal Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more informati...
Focusing on Outcomes: Long-Term Infrastructure Strategy
August 18, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBCEO of Infrastructure Western Australia Philip Helberg joined Jeremy Goldberg for our latest discussion on the Future of Infrastructure. Infrastructure has to serve people in the long term and this discussion is all about how to effectively make long term plans for infrastructure investment, and just as importantly, how to know if your plan is working. Infrastructure Western Australia Jeremy Goldberg | LinkedIn | Twitter Public Sector Center of Expertise Discover and follow other Mic...
Changing Lanes: Equity in Transit
August 11, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBSeleta Reynolds, former GM of LADOT, joined Jeremy Goldberg to talk about the impact of our transit system on women and how we can build more effective and equitable transportation systems. Los Angeles Depart of Transportation Jeremy Goldberg | LinkedIn | Twitter Public Sector Center of Expertise Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts
Changing Langes: Equity in Transit
August 11, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBSeleta Reynolds, former GM of LADOT, joined Jeremy Goldberg to talk about the impact of our transit system on women and how we can build more effective and equitable transportation systems. Los Angeles Depart of Transportation Jeremy Goldberg | LinkedIn | Twitter Public Sector Center of Expertise Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts
Be Obsessed with Delivering the Basics
August 04, 2022 07:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBChanging the face of Cleveland’s lakefront has been a long-term project. Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb joined Jeremy Goldberg in our latest Future of Infrastructure episode to talk about the importance of building trust and equity by investing in infrastructure like the lakefront and getting the basics right. Mayor Justin M. Bibb, City of Cleveland Jeremy Goldberg | LinkedIn | Twitter Public Sector Center of Expertise Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/pod...
What the UAE government can teach us about innovation
July 28, 2022 07:00 - 27 minutes - 65.8 MBIn this episode host Olivia Neal speaks to Her Excellency Huda AlHashimi, the Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs to the United Arab Emirates Government. We learn why innovation is so important in Government, how the UAE adapted during COVID, and Hashimi shares her team’s innovative successes. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn | Twitter H.E. Huda AlHashimi [guest] Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes Learn ...
Public Interest Technology: This is Our Work
July 14, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 53.2 MBIn the 1960s, Public Interest Law emerged as a way for the legal profession to deploy its expertise in service of the public. Today, our guest Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation says that it's time for the same ethic and commitment to emerge from the field of technology. In this episode we discuss how to make that happen and what it will look like practice when we create the structures for technologists to work in the public interest. Ford Foundation | Site | Twitter Darren ...
Relinking a community
July 07, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 43.2 MBHow can city leaders tackle the inequities of infrastructure built in the past? In this episode, Mayor Quinton Lucas joins host Jeremy Goldberg to talk about the legacy of U.S. Highway 71 in Kansas City, a divided community, and how he is using the U. S.’s infrastructure bill to build more equitable infrastructure. Jeremy Goldberg | LinkedIn Mayor Quinton Lucas | Site | Twitter Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) Microsoft Public Sector Center of ...
Introducing the Future of Infrastructure mini-series
July 07, 2022 07:00 - 7 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode host Olivia Neal passes the baton to Jeremy Goldberg, the Worldwide Director for Critical Infrastructure at Microsoft, as he launches a group of episodes that will dive deep into the future of infrastructure. Goldberg explains why this is an important topic and what you can expect to hear in this miniseries. Stay tuned for the first episode of Future of Infrastructure in this feed! Olivia Neal | LinkedIn Jeremy Goldberg | LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Ex...
Government migration to cloud ecosystems
June 16, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 66.6 MBIn this episode, host Olivia Neal speaks to Dr. Rami Amin, lead author of the World Bank’s Government Cloud Migration report. Amin shares his findings, common misconceptions on cloud adoption and discusses how digital transformation has developed as a priority. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn | Twitter Rami Amin [guest] LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise Read the full report on the World Bank’s website Learn more from the World Bank on cloud adoption Read more abo...
Cybersecurity – Protecting a global research university
May 26, 2022 01:00 - 26 minutes - 63.2 MBIn this episode, host Olivia Neal speaks to Mary Ann Blair, the Chief Information Security Officer of Carnegie Mellon University. Blair and her team, the Information Security Office, protect the global research university from cyber threats that attack the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and systems. Hear her challenges, priorities, and lessons learned since starting her role in 2004. Click here for transcript of this episode. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn |...
Inclusivity and Sustainability in Education
March 31, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this episode we speak with Stefania Giannini, who was appointed UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education in 2018, becoming the top UN official in the field. Prior to this, she served as Minister of Education in Italy, Senator of the Republic of Itay, and Rector of the University for Foreigners of Perugia. Discover her goals for inclusion and sustainable development in education. Hear how priorities have shifted with the rise of digital learning and how UNESCO is supporting teachers...
Digital India – Part 2
March 17, 2022 08:00 - 17 minutes - 27 MBThis is Part 2 of our conversation with Abhishek Singh, CEO of MyGov, National e-Governance Division, and Digital India Corporation in the Government of India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT. In the second episode of a two-part series, discover Singh’s priorities in his roles, his communications and engagement approaches, the structure of Digital India, and how the pandemic transformed and continues to impact hybrid work in India. Click here for transcript of this episode. Olivia Neal ...
Digital India – Part 1
March 10, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode we speak with Abhishek Singh, the CEO of MyGov in the Government of India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT. He also serves as CEO of the Digital India Corporation and the National eGovernance Division. In the first episode of a two-part series, we discover Singh’s priorities in his roles, his communications and engagement approaches, the structure of Digital India, and how the pandemic transformed and continues to impact hybrid work in India. Click here for transcript of ...
Innovation in children’s social care
February 17, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 41.6 MBIn this episode we speak to Dr. Carol Homden, Chief Executive of Coram, a group of specialist children’s charities based in the UK that reaches 2.5 million children, families, and professionals each year. Discover how her organizations are leading an effort to work with providers of services that support vulnerable children and young people, as well as with private sector experts, to create, test, and scale new solutions to challenges using innovative approaches. Click here for transcr...
AI for Sustainability
October 28, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode we speak with Dr. Vik Pant, the Chief Scientist and Chief Scientific Advisor for Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). Dr. Pant shares his priorities in his role and learnings from NRCan’s digital accelerator as they work to implement new technologies. Discover how new artificial intelligence capabilities are being used to promote sustainability, from improved flood mapping and wildfire response to mining risk mitigation. Click here for transcript of this episode. Olivia Ne...