Please share as widely as possible and encourage contributions to what is an important discussion on future partnership working between government and the community sector here. Details of a further series of engagement sessions to follow…

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

Disability Action NI in partnership with Belfast City Council is hosting an event to celebrate International Day of Disabled People on the 4th December Please register for tickets here: buff.ly/3G8z4c3

Retired head of Innovation and Consultancy Service Malcolm R Beattie has shared valuable insights from his lived experience within Head of NICS Certainly a worthwhile investment of 10 minutes for any public servant with an interest in innovating. publicpolicydesign.blog.gov.uk/2024/01/18/the…

Well done Rachael Singleton PhD 🌊📚🌱 - great to see the good word being spread to help deliver public value. 👏🏻👏🏻

Great to see, well done Rachael Singleton PhD 🌊📚🌱 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

As a proud member of our Design team in Innovation and Consultancy Service we are working towards building innovation capability and capacity in the NICS. A step in the right direction.

Just wrapped up our 2 day Design thinking bootcamp with wonderful colleagues from Housing Executive. We were delighted to be able to share our experiences along with some practical tools and tips to be taken away. Thanks to all who particpiated for your engagement and hard work. @

So much inspiration CreativeBrainWeek How might we: at the thresholds, the margins of our disciplines, transcend to serve the marginalised? work together to mend; to identify what can be mended and what can't? recognise and value the liminal space of art & science?

The iLab are researching some aspects of the nidirect website & want to hear your experiences. By taking our survey your voice can be heard & help improve the service. Your unique perspective matters. This is the link to the survey: consultations2.nidirect.gov.uk/dof/35bf42a0/ Thanks in advance 👍

⚠️Final chance to have your say on a proposal to reduce the rate payable for cattle compulsory removed under the bTB Programme. ⏰Consultation closes today! ❗️We want to hear from you! 🗣️Have your say at daera-ni.gov.uk/consultations/…

By any chance is anybody going from Dublin to Drumshanbo Leitrim tonight or tomorrow? My Aunt forgot her phone and will be lost without it.

Very interesting article - worth a read if you are interested/resposible for tackling some of the most complex issues facing society. Thanks for sharing 👍

We are researching some aspects of the nidirect website & want to hear your experiences. By taking our survey your voice can be heard & help improve the service. Your unique perspective matters. This is the link to the survey: consultations2.nidirect.gov.uk/dof/35bf42a0/ Please share widely

nidirect is a key way for government to provide information and access to key public services. It would be great if you share with your networks and encourage them to complete a short questionnaire to help us prioritise future improvements. Details in link below. Thanks!

Delighted to finish another 2-day Design Thinking bootcamp, this time with colleagues from across DAERA - thanks to everyone who attended for their input and participation…& to Java the coffee serving, vacuum cleaning robot who joined on day 2 🤓#designthinking #designdoing

Great to have to been part of another 2 day Innovation and Consultancy Service #designthinking bootcamp for DAERA staff at Greenmount Agricultural College. Everyone threw themselves wholeheartedly into this training. Big thanks to the DAERA #innovation team.

Essential skills to thrive #futureofwork Great advice from yours truly 😉 The Irish Times article #careeradvice #jobseekers #careercoaching #jobhunting #recruiting #humanresources #jobs #careers #cv #resume #graduates #talent shorturl.at/oB6bR

This statement really resonates - lets work with our users to understand their needs and develop Government digital services that work for our users!