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Derek Alton

@DerekAlton

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

St Albans, UK
Joined September 2009
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@DerekAlton
Derek Alton
2 years
I am trying a new experiment. For the next couple weeks, I am going to make short videos about the people I get to meet and the ideas I am engaging with about the future of government and where we are going next. What ideas and questions do you have? @apoliticalco
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@GavinFreeguard
Gavin Freeguard (same on BSky)
1 year
Really pleased to be launching this new monthly meet-up with @cholten99 @DerekAlton - do come along, and please spread the word!
@TransformGTalks
TransformGov Talks
1 year
Join us in person or online on 24th October for the first ever free TransformGov Talks meet-up! ​ Come and hear two brilliant speakers – Andreas Varotsis talking about the work of the government’s Incubator for AI and a second speaker to be announced! 1/2
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@PostOpinions
Washington Post Opinions
1 year
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
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David Durant (He/him)
1 year
Hey everyone. Myself, @GavinFreeguard and @DerekAlton 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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@apoliticalco
Apolitical
1 year
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:
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@apoliticalco
Apolitical
1 year
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 https://t.co/45vd8iqHFe) 💸 Have you signed up yet? 🔔 Subscribe now:  https://t.co/onjLODV4HO
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Apolitical
1 year
ICYMI – last week we announced that we’ve received a $5 million grant from @Googleorg to scale up our ambitious Government AI Campus! 🎉 @euronews have published an article about the grant and the Government AI Campus, read it here: https://t.co/f0T945NUWq
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@RobynScott
Robyn Scott
1 year
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.
@apoliticalco
Apolitical
1 year
We are thrilled to announce @apoliticalco has received a $5 million grant from @Googleorg to scale the ambitious Government AI Campus, training a million public servants over the next two years in order to build AI-ready governments. Learn more: https://t.co/2QQCrWD7mE
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@fwd50conf
FWD50
1 year
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 🏃 https://t.co/0TYL5beOhr #FWD50 #PublicSector #Innovation #GovTech #RAP
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Represent your region and claim a free virtual pass to FWD50!
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@apoliticalco
Apolitical
1 year
⭐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.💫 https://t.co/odvctRwns2
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@apoliticalco
Apolitical
1 year
We're into our interactive World Cafe here at the @WorldBank Public Administration Global Forum - Apolitical co-founder @lisamwitter is putting participants through their paces in a simulation! https://t.co/f3eHAEAIq7…
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@MazzucatoM
Mariana Mazzucato
1 year
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”). @IsabellaMWeber very good on this.
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Brian Beers
1 year
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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@AmandaBernardo
Amanda Bernardo
1 year
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 @fwd50conf !
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The Call for Proposals for our annual FWD50 2024 fall conference is officially open—Please read everything below carefully before submitting your proposal. We will notify all selected and rejected...
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@RyanAndrosoff
Ryan Androsoff
2 years
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 @pcraig3 & Shan Gu for their perspective!
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@apoliticalco
Apolitical
2 years
Thanks @evapavlikova! 200,000+ incredible public servants from 160 countries definitely bring the magic to Apolitical. 💜
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@apoliticalco
Apolitical
2 years
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:  https://t.co/onjLODV4HO
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@RyanAndrosoff
Ryan Androsoff
2 years
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! https://t.co/pNoWzrBlC1
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Let’s Think Digital is a podcast about what it takes to use digital technologies to transform our world to improve peoples’ lives. Hosted by Ryan Androsoff, ...
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Think Digital
2 years
Due to the Easter long-weekend we won't be releasing a new #LetsThinkDigital podcast episode tomorrow. Our next episode will be dropping Friday, April 5th - and it will be one you won't want to miss as we explore the latest developments around AI and what it means for government!
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@apoliticalco
Apolitical
2 years
What a highlight! 😎Yesterday Apolitical briefed the #10DowningStreet @i_dot_ai 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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@apoliticalco
Apolitical
2 years
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. https://t.co/hH3o2tQ8d3
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@apoliticalco
Apolitical
2 years
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. https://t.co/56afDDf9OY
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