Digital technology is creating new opportunities for governments to transform how they deliver public services. The challenge can often seem insurmountable but many have innovated to improve outcomes for the people they serve. In this podcast series, we share inspiring stories from leaders across government and the public sector who have transformed their functions, organizations and services. Join us to hear how leaders are using technology to deliver a better world for citizens.
Episodes
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
In this episode Kait Borsay talks to Liam Middleton, Head of Critical Energy Infrastructure & Commercial Projects for the Scottish Government and Philip Milne, EY Partner, Corporate Finance, Government & Transport about the opportunities and challenges of moving to a greener, fairer future in Scotland. 16 mins
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
In this episode we learn about “people plus digital” solutions to the childcare crisis. Joining Kate are our guests Danielle Barnes, EY Americas Government and Public Sector Leader, and Justin Brown, Oklahoma Secretary of Human Services to explore how digital innovation can help . 19 mins
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Kait Borsay leads a discussion on the huge value of tapping into neurodiverse talent for employees, employers, society and the world. Joining us are Hiren Shukla, EY Global and Americas Neuro-Diverse Center of Excellence Leader; John Leonard, Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner of the Office of Trade at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP); and Rob Austin, Professor of Information Systems at Ivey Business School in Ontario, Canada. 29 mins
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Learn how the Government of India created the world’s largest digital education platform, DIKSHA, to reduce learning poverty. Host Kait Borsay is joined by Dr. Amarendra Behera, Joint Director, Central Institute of Education & Technology, National Council of Education Research and Training in the Ministry of Education, Government of India Shabnam Sinha, Lead Education Specialist at the World Bank in India Shankar Maruwada, Co-founder and CEO at EkStep Foundation in Bangalore. 15 mins
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Our host Kait Borsay discusses the digital skills shortage in the public sector and how to tackle it with Thomas Beautyman, Deputy Director, Government Digital Capability at the UK Cabinet Office, Josie Cluer, Partner, People Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP, and Arnauld Bertrand, EY Global Government & Public Sector Consulting Leader. 15 mins
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Learn how governments are harnessing cloud technology to deliver more efficient offerings. To discuss this fascinating and fast changing topic we are joined by EY Partner Andrea Tonci in Rome and from Paris EY Global Government and Public Sector Consulting Leader Arnauld Bertrand. 17 mins
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
This time we focus on how public transport networks can be used as a tool for equity and improving citizens lives. Joining us are Angela Gibson, Head of Strategy and Foresight at the Toronto Transit Commission and Josh Colle, Senior Vice President EY, Cities, Transit and Infrastructure. 19 mins
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
On this episode we look at how leadership in frontline public services can adapt to respond to rapid change. Our guests are Ian Thomas CBE, Chief Executive, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and Helen Sunderland, Partner Local Public Services EY UK&I. 26 mins
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Our topic this time is the rapidly changing face of higher education and the key enablers needed to deliver digital transformation and innovative strategies in this sector. Sharing their expertise are Tim Hume, Chief Information Officer at Macquarie University in Australia and Catherine Friday, Global Education Lead for EY. 13 mins
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
In this first episode our focus is on digital transformation in government, including the implementation of strategy, and involving citizens in the design of services. Joining us to share unique insight into how they’re leading operational transformation are Chan Cheow Hoe, Chief Digital Technology Officer in the Singapore Government, and Benjamin Chiang, EY’s Asean and Singapore Government & Public Sector Leader. 16 mins