Design Comedy

I will be writing more about our new 'Human Connected Design' strategy at the Connected Places Catapult. For now here is a quick preview of the areas we will be exploring as we grow the directorate and recruit four senior roles. #circulardesign #inclusivedesign #strategicdesign

From ‘best practice’ to ‘next practice’ - ways to work with complexity and ambiguity #opsi2018

Festival fun with the amazing Avalon the band

A rare moment when we are all together and not out and about around the country supporting departments to better connect with citizen's needs #dreamteam

Game on

"The best digital leaders are humble and collaborative, yet ambitious and creative." - @simoneverest. Find out what colleagues across government believe makes a good digital leader: gds.blog.gov.uk/2018/06/21/wha…

That moment when you go to a talk and @KateRaworth outlines why we need to keep disrupting. Our fundamental world views need this challenge

Outstanding show @getnorth2018 #getnorth18

One of the leading voices in public sector innovation, @christianbason, on what he's learned from 10 years in the field apolitical.co/solution_artic…

Let's get more nuanced about what roles government can play in enabling & driving change: still really like this role & policy lever overview from @AndreaSiodmok @PolicyLabUK via slideshare.net/asiodmok/refle… #psilabs cc @mikkoannala @impact_innovEN @christianbason @GC_Entrepreneur

Mapping the highs and lows of my learning journey on the LSE Masters in Public Policy @LSE_MPA #reflectiveessay #journeymap @PolicyProfUK

Superb workshop this morning hosted by @nrebolledo using #designthinking methods to envision better future government with @CPI_foundation @RCA

Terrific blog from @AndreaSiodmok about marathon running, generosity of spirit, cancer, crowds and remarkable people doing amazing things 👇👍 twitter.com/AndreaSiodmok/…

"If you want to run fast run alone, if you want to run far, run together' My latest blog on running my first @LondonMarathon for @TeenageCancer @Sarcoma_UK bit.ly/2I2VoaF #teamlegend #LondonMarathon2018 #sponsorme

It was tough and hot, but proud to have finished #LondonMarathon2018 do take a moment to donate if you would like to support these important charities uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-dis…

Next Sunday I will be running my first marathon. 30 years ago as a teenager I had a malignant tumour wrapped around my spine. Now I’m running for @TeenageCancer @Sarcoma_UK to help others.

The @PolicyLabUK turns four, having delivered over 40 policy projects and worked with thousands of civil servants. Thanks to all the wonderful people who have worked with us to make it happen. HT @jape for the #selfie

‘I never run for anything not even a bus’ and now I’m counting down to the 2018 Marathon for @TeenageCancer @Sarcoma_UK here’s my story from Everest to the start line... @andreacooper_96715/running-out-of-time-4fcd95b7ecd3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@andreacooper_…

Innovation in public services by design - 2008 solace.org.uk/starter_docs/S…

Time for our first sponsor of the year! @LEPCornwall_IoS will be sponsoring the Overall Winner category at this years’ #cwallsusawards – more info on this years’ categories here: cornwallsustainabilityawards.org/award_categori… 🏆