Global Government Innovators eBook

With contributions from 35 public sector leaders from all tiers of government from five regions – Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom - Public Sector Network’s 2022 Global Government Innovators eBook has been written to showcase the people and projects that supported their citizens and kept everything running during a chaotic few years, as well as those driving transformation to help build a stronger, smarter, more resilient public sector for the future.

Local Government Digital Transformation

The challenges of the last two years have shone a light on some of the broader issues across society. In the local government context, this has included the need for greater collaboration, and better use of existing and new technology. In fact, those councils that have been able to adapt to the barriers that have been placed in front of them by making better use of technology have been able to survive and even thrive during this period. Some councils and local government organizations have even been able to share their knowledge with others and work collaboratively in order to …

Speaker Spotlight Q&A: Ed Kelly - Chief Data Officer, State of Texas

Meet Ed Kelly, Chief Data Officer, Texas Department of Information Resources He currently serves as the Chief Data Officer for the State of Texas at the Department of Information Resources (DIR). In his role, he works with state agencies and institutions of higher education to collaboratively develop data policies, standards, and best practices to improve data governance and data management statewide. Prior to joining DIR, he held public sector positions with the Texas Department of Agriculture as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and with the Texas Department of Public Safety as Chief Information Officer (CIO). Additionally, Ed’s experience includes a variety …

Spotlight Interview - Spotlight Interview – Digital Government and CX ANZ Q2 National Insights

Government is in an interesting position when it comes to technology trends. The pandemic has accelerated the shift to digital interaction. 59% of citizens we surveyed recently told us they increased their use of government digital platforms since the start of 2020. App dedicated and mobile responsive applications are becoming expected by citizens, which in turn means the same functions and features are being compared to leading digital applications such as Uber. We are seeing approaches of user centered design and development become common practice, there is now much more focus on capturing the voice of citizen to make design …

Government Reimagined: The Top Digital Trends in 2022

Events of the past two years have accelerated the need among government departments and agencies to reimagine public service delivery. With entire populations forced online, the efficacy of digital government and its ability to cater to every citizen has come into an even sharper focus. Delivering this level of proactivity relies on a shift in technology and mindset organised around the citizen. It means combining user experience, customer experience, and employee experience capabilities – powered by AI and analytics. Taking a citizen-centric view also extends to digital equality and developing the capability to reach all – not just most – …

Driving Access, Inclusion and Innovation across Digital Government

As we journey beyond COVID-19, digital services will remain the primary way in which citizens engage with government, and thus require sustained prioritisation. To maintain momentum, government must continue to integrate accessibility, inclusion and innovation across digital service design and delivery. In 2022, we cannot let innovation diminish just because the challenges of the pandemic recede. As we embark on the long road to recovery, let’s sustain our digital transformation trajectory by reviewing, renewing and refining services for each and every citizen. By leveraging behavioural data and insights, we can maximise positive outcomes while fostering engagement and trust. Continuing to …

Speaker Spotlight Q&A with Sarah Truckle, Director of Program and Strategic Operations at the State of Vermont's Agency of Human Services

She has graduate degrees in both law and environmental policy from Vermont Law School. In her role within the Secretary’s Office, she leads the agency’s integration and care coordination through complex case management, directing the systems-level coordination of agency resources and community partner services. Additionally, her work integrates the Agency’s strategic operations supporting programmatic and fiscal alignment. Outside of work Sarah enjoys baking cakes and pastries, reading fiction, and walking through Hubbard Park with her two sons.

Speaker Spotlight Q&A: Wendy Geller, PhD - Division Director, Data Management & Analysis, Vermont Agency of Education

Wendy’s dissertation findings highlighted shifting demographics in education arenas and labor markets internationally, specific education orientations occurring across cultures, and presented thoughts on the social and spatial forces surrounding rural community viability. Since leaving academia, Dr. Geller has dedicated herself to creating the cultural, infrastructural, and operational conditions required for practicing good data science in the public sector. She lives in Montpelier, VT with her brilliant husband, Alex, their joyful son, Sylvan, and trusty companion, Sir Richard the Lionhearted Dog. Iteration, and the open expectation of failure with view to making something better, together, makes collaboration an everyday activity. It’s …