Shadow AI in the public sector: innovation without oversight?
Image source: NCSC Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t coming, it’s already here. From frontline services to back-office operations, public sector … Read more
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LGR: Making things happen
In my last blog, I talked about getting your house in order: aligning people, process and technology before the … Read more
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Digital isn’t a cost burden, it’s how local government fixes the foundations
FAO: Chancellor Rachel ReevesFrom: Sam Smith, Institute Director, Socitm As councils prepare for another tough budget cycle it’s clear … Read more
Mentoring in the public sector – it worked for me
I’ve just looked back at when I joined the Socitm mentoring programme and was shocked that it was over … Read more
Devolution and local government reorganisation – the biggest shake up the sector has seen for 50 years?
Local government stands at a crossroads. We’re living through what might be the biggest transformation local government has seen … Read more
Shadow AI in the public sector: innovation without oversight?
Image source: NCSC Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t coming, it’s already here. From frontline services to back-office operations, public sector … Read more
Payroll cyber incident: a roadmap of stronger security for your help desk and systems
Cyber security threats don’t just target big corporations. They strike local authorities, schools, and any organisation managing sensitive data. … Read more
Top Talent: training with a target
Socitm’s Top Talent course lets you explore how you work with colleagues then apply this to creating and delivering … Read more
Maximising Socitm’s Leadership Academy – an interview with Ben Marston
Ben Marston talks with Socitm’s director of engagement, David Ogden, on maximising Socitm’s Leadership Academy. As newly promoted Director … Read more
LGR: Making things happen
In my last blog, I talked about getting your house in order: aligning people, process and technology before the … Read more
Reflections from the Socitm Presidency
One month in and full steam ahead! It’s hard to believe that President’s Conference was only a month ago … Read more
LGR: Get your house in order or risk paying the price
The message from the frontline is clear: local government is hurtling into transformation without a map, a shared plan, … Read more
Carol Williams on leading Socitm and local government change
When I sat down with Carol Williams to reflect on her year as President of Socitm, I knew we’d … Read more
Impera Analytics: turning data into decisions that matter
Guest post from our friends and colleagues at Impera Analytics: They love to reflect not only on organisational milestones … Read more