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Great to see, well done @RachLSingleton another key piece in our training portfolio sitting beside an Introduction to Design Thinking in the NICS Leadership Programme. This is as well as our stand alone offerings of 'Write Hooks' & 2 day Design Thinking Bootcamp. #Innovation

A really interesting article from @beckymiller33 detailing the difference between #design and #digitaldesign. The #servicedesigners in @iLab_NI have experience of both and recognise the important distinction between them - really worth the 5 minute read.

RT @M_Morgan_iLab: In my time in @iLab_NI I’ve tried to advocate for Design across @HeadNICS . This article by Prof. @_JonathanSlater lays….

RT @M_Morgan_iLab: For anyone working to design/develop policy in NICS this from the Policy Lab in uk is well worth 5 mins of your day. Has….

RT @glendadavies: Time away from the office last couple of days at #systemsthinking workshop - definitely #pauseforthought very proud of ou….

Great debut event. Very informative and we hope this community grows and grows. Great to see #ServiceDesign taking hold in Belfast.

RT @TonyYoung3: First event from the Belfast Service Design Ireland community. Virtual event coming up on 28th September at 12 noon. Hope t….

Following our survey, the Lab is searching for parents of primary school children to join us virtually for one hour on the evening of Wednesday 20th September to discuss oral health to help shape policy making. Interested? . Send your details to ilab@finance-ni.gov.uk.

Oral health differs greatly based on where you live. The Innovation Lab would like parents' help to take their children through a survey asking questions about oral health. Please follow the link below:.

RT @jaynecbrady: We are seeking experienced, successful, innovative leaders to help us tackle the significant challenges Northern Ireland i….

Public Sector Innovation Conference 2022, Cork, Ireland - @RachLSingleton - @iLab_NI speaking on the role of behavioural science during the session on The Climate Emergency - The path forward for the public sector.

#behaviouraldesign being used by the @iLab_NI to break new ground and proving that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. #collaboration and real multi-disciplinary teamwork in action. Great to see the #advancecareplanningni policy launch today.

Good to see this project getting to this stage. A real multi-disciplinary team effort and a first use of #behaviouraldesign being used by the @iLab_NI to help develop the #advancecareplanningni policy. A privilege to work so closely with @Cgrimes3 and her team.

RT @BeattieMalcolmR: @RachLSingleton inspiring ambassador for all things behavioural science, and of @iLab_NI.

RT @dptfinance: Finance Minister Conor Murphy has announced The James Hutton Institute has been appointed to undertake research on the long….

RT @bbcnewsline: Fires have caused significant damage to the Mournes in recent years - and that has led to calls for a strategy to manage t….

You may have seen some media about research in the Mournes if you want to have your voice heard contact @CNoble_research or @RachelCreaney1.

RT @OPSIgov: 💡Moving from assumptions to behaviorally informed #evidence ➡️and applying knowledge to improve public policy. 🧠Key takeaway….