This 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, wh...
Building a Learning Culture for the Age of AI, with Joe Whittinghill
Joe Whittinghill is the Chief Learning Officer at Microsoft, where having a growth mindset is at the heart of the organization’s culture, and key to its success. He joins host Olivia Neal to share his lessons in building a learning culture across 220,000 employees, based in 115 different countries. Joe shares practical insights as well as perspectives on the neuroscience of learning and the role of AI, to help us keep up to date at a time when pace of change has never been quicker. Click here for transcript of this episode. Click here for the corresponding blog post for this episode. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn Joe Whittinghill [guest] | LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes. Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at news.microsoft.com/podcasts/.
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Platforms, Literacy and Responsible AI—Data Foundations to Better Serve Canadians
Ima Okonny is the Chief Data Officer at Employment and Social Development Canada. Ima leads work across the department of 40,000 people to better understand and use data to deliver services to Canadians. In this episode she joins host Olivia Neal to discuss foundational data platform approaches, responsible use of AI, and how she’s building data literacy right across the organization. Click here for transcript of this episode. Click here for the corresponding blog post for this episode. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn Ima Okonny [guest] | LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes. Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at news.microsoft.com/podcasts/.
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Cyber, Communications and Collaboration in Defense with Lt. Gen. Alan Lynn (Ret.)
Lt. Gen. Alan Lynn (Ret.) is the former Commander of the US Defense Information Systems Agency. He began building his expertise in military communications early in his career, and this developed through roles which took him around the world, including NATO communications, peacekeeping operations in Bosnia, and communications for the US in the Pacific. Lt. Gen. Lynn joins guest host AT Ball to share his insights on establishing cyber as domain, the role of technology in collaboration and communication, and the importance of understanding the needs of those in the field. Click here for transcript of this episode. AT Ball [host] | LinkedIn Lt. Gen. Alan Lynn (Ret.) [guest] | LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes. Click here for additional links and information on this episode with Lt. Gen. Alan Lynn (Ret.). Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at news.microsoft.com/podcasts/.
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Oversight of Government spending using Generative AI
Fabio Correa Xavier is the CIO of the Court of Accounts in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, and he has led his team to be early and enthusiastic adopters of Gen AI. The Court of Accounts oversees government spending of over $100bn, for the State which has a population of 44 million. It is critical that the people of São Paulo can trust how public funds are being used, and the Court of Accounts play a core role in ensuring this happens. In this episode, Fabio talks with host Olivia Neal to explore how using Gen AI has enabled them to actively improve how public funds are overseen and managed. Click here for more information on the Court of Accounts, São Paulo. Click here for transcript of this episode. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn Fabio Correa Xavier [guest] | LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes. Click here for additional links and information on this episode with Fabio Correa Xavier. Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at news.microsoft.com/podcasts/.
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Innovative Culture and AI—Digital Transformation in the City of Kelowna
As the former CIO for the City of Kelowna in Canada, Jazz Pabla led a small team charged with delivering digital services and meeting the developing needs of a growing city. He talks with host Olivia Neal to explore how the team used Generative AI to test new approaches to service delivery, to support developers, and to create a culture of innovation that attracts and keeps talented people. Click here for more information about the City of Kelowna and their conversation. Click here for transcript of this episode. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn Jazz Pabla [guest] | LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at news.microsoft.com/podcasts/.
This 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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