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Derek Alton

@derekalton

Community Animator, Democratic Reformer, Social Innovation Experimenter and Digital Gov Geek, trying to figure out how to open source government Opinions my own

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Last week we launched Apolitical’s 35 Government Talent Trailblazers list! 🚀 It’s a celebration of the people who are helping governments hire, develop and retain the skills and talent they need to succeed in the 21st century. apolitical.co/list/en/top-go…

Last week we launched Apolitical’s 35 Government Talent Trailblazers list! 🚀 It’s a celebration of the people who are helping governments hire, develop and retain the skills and talent they need to succeed in the 21st century.

apolitical.co/list/en/top-go…
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Policymaking today is about shaping a future that's innovative, inclusive and informed. As challenges grow, so does the need for policies that are adaptable and forward-looking. 🔭 Join us to learn about emerging trends to essential skills for the future. lnkd.in/dGyutuMk

Policymaking today is about shaping a future that's innovative, inclusive and informed. As challenges grow, so does the need for policies that are adaptable and forward-looking. 🔭 Join us to learn about emerging trends to essential skills for the future. lnkd.in/dGyutuMk
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What a highlight! 😎Yesterday Apolitical briefed the #10DowningStreet Incubator for Artificial Intelligence incubator team. A treat to learn more about their exciting work and ideas, and we shared insights from the Government AI Campus and our global community of public servants. Thanks for having us!

What a highlight! 😎Yesterday Apolitical briefed the #10DowningStreet <a href="/i_dot_ai/">Incubator for Artificial Intelligence</a> incubator team. A treat to learn more about their exciting work and ideas, and we shared insights from the Government AI Campus and our global community of public servants. Thanks for having us!
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Meet 10 Downing Street's AI team, learn about South Africa’s reforms to learning and discover 10 very weird but very real government jobs. 🐸 Have you signed up yet? 🔔 Subscribe now: apolitical.co/learning-hub/t…

Meet 10 Downing Street's AI team, learn about South Africa’s reforms to learning and discover 10 very weird but very real government jobs. 🐸

Have you signed up yet? 🔔 Subscribe now: apolitical.co/learning-hub/t…
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Our next #LetsThinkDigital podcast episode will be coming out on Friday, April 5th. In the meantime, be sure to check out our archives for all your long-weekend podcast listening/viewing needs! youtube.com/playlist?list=…

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Thanks @evapavlikova! 200,000+ incredible public servants from 160 countries definitely bring the magic to Apolitical. 💜

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Our latest #LetsThinkDigital podcast episode has dropped, where we talk about all things AI and ask the tough questions, like "Is ChatGPT more intelligent than Ryan's cat?"🐱 Big thanks to my special co-host Jen Schellinck and our guests Paul Craig & Shan Gu for their perspective!

Our latest #LetsThinkDigital podcast episode has dropped, where we talk about all things AI and ask the tough questions, like "Is ChatGPT more intelligent than Ryan's cat?"🐱

Big thanks to my special co-host Jen Schellinck and our guests <a href="/pcraig3/">Paul Craig</a> &amp; Shan Gu for their perspective!
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I'm fortunate to have an incredible network of thought leaders who inspire me with their content, projects, and goals they are advancing regularly! I challenge you to take the stage and pitch your expertise as part of this year's FWD50 ! fwd50.com/cfp

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I found a guy on YouTube who asks 60, 70, 80, and 90-year-olds: • Their biggest mistakes • What they used to worry about • One piece of advice for their younger self Wildly enough, they all pretty much mention the same things. Here are my top 7:

I found a guy on YouTube who asks 60, 70, 80, and 90-year-olds:

• Their biggest mistakes
• What they used to worry about
• One piece of advice for their younger self

Wildly enough, they all pretty much mention the same things.

Here are my top 7:
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Inflation today is driven by monopolistic supply, not excess demand. Energy, food and more. The whole discussion about interest rates ignores that. Go after the source (anti-monopoly, and the multiple causes of “excess” profits ie “rents”). Isabella M Weber very good on this.

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We're into our interactive World Cafe here at the World Bank Public Administration Global Forum - Apolitical co-founder Lisa Witter is putting participants through their paces in a simulation! worldbank.org/en/events/2024……

We're into our interactive World Cafe here at the <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> Public Administration Global Forum - Apolitical co-founder <a href="/lisamwitter/">Lisa Witter</a> is putting participants through their paces in a simulation! worldbank.org/en/events/2024……
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⭐Apolitical’s 50 Gender Equality Gamechangers list is live!⭐ Start your day with some inspiration as we celebrate public servants, and people working closely with government, to make a real difference to #genderequality & gender-equitable societies.💫 apolitical.co/list/en/apolit…

⭐Apolitical’s 50 Gender Equality Gamechangers list is live!⭐ Start your day with some inspiration as we celebrate public servants, and people working closely with government, to make a real difference to #genderequality &amp; gender-equitable societies.💫  apolitical.co/list/en/apolit…
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Claim Your RAP for FWD50 Today! If you work for a municipal, provincial, state, or territorial government, apply now for a free virtual pass to FWD50 2024 🏃 fwd50.com/regional-acces… #FWD50 #PublicSector #Innovation #GovTech #RAP

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Super excited to share this news. If you’re in government and want world class training to upskill your teams and organisations for the age of AI let us know.

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In the latest edition of The Apolitical View: politicians’ mental wellbeing, an AI MP and a big announcement from Apolitical (hint: it involves $5 million and Google.org) 💸 Have you signed up yet? 🔔 Subscribe now: apolitical.co/learning-hub/t…

In the latest edition of The Apolitical View: politicians’ mental wellbeing, an AI MP and a big announcement from Apolitical (hint: it involves $5 million and Google.org) 💸

Have you signed up yet? 🔔 Subscribe now: apolitical.co/learning-hub/t…
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ICYMI – last week we announced that we’ve received a $5 million grant from Google.org to scale up our ambitious Government AI Campus! 🎉 euronews have published an article about the grant and the Government AI Campus, read it here: euronews.com/next/2024/06/1…

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Apolitical articles are written by members of our community, so you can get knowledge and insights straight from other public servants and policymakers around the world! 💡 Find all articles and learn more about writing your own: apolitical.co/solution-artic…

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Hey everyone. Myself, Gavin Freeguard (same on BSky) and Derek Alton are looking for a free / relatively cheap space near-ish to the Cabinet Office where we could host a series of talks about government transformation. If you know of any unheard of gems please let us know!

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Who really is our government? What is it made of? And what is at stake when politicians say they want to expand or dismantle it? To find out, we asked seven writers to find an amazing story from deep within government. Michael Lewis helps us kick things off this week with the

Who really is our government? What is it made of? And what is at stake when politicians say they want to expand or dismantle it?

To find out, we asked seven writers to find an amazing story from deep within government.

Michael Lewis helps us kick things off this week with the