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Feb 27, 2011
rufflemuffin replied to alex stobart's discussion Co-Design in the group Public Sector Design
"They is a merge beginning to happen. With data being released and things like Londondatastore cropping up there are some interesting hack things being done. Snook ran the ALISS workshop last week, and perhaps there wasn't alot of space for…"
Mar 17, 2010
alex stobart commented on Christian DE NEEF's blog post Expert Panel on Services Innovation
"Hello Thomas The link does not work. I would like to offer myself as I have private and public sector experience ; am a chartered accountant ; have started up businesses ; worked with universities ; speak enlgish and french ; worked wirh enterprise…"
Feb 7, 2010
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HiIn the UK government employees have tried to run "barcamps", sponsored Hack the Government days, given away data etc...These are all fairly tokenistic, and ad hoc but they encourage the IT community.Real letting go of power and allowing citizens in is a long way away in Britain.One place where it may start if the Conservative party get in is Kent. The local authority there is doing a lot to simplify and engage.I live in Scotland - nothing happens here in this field yet.AlexSee More
Feb 7, 2010
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A group about designing for the public sector. If you have experience in this field, or have any thoughts on it please share.See More
Feb 7, 2010
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alex stobart commented on Arne van Oosterom's blog post The future directions at Parsons, the School of Design Strategies
"Hi, Your issue The general purpose of the workshop is strategic advice, about the future directions at Parsons, the School of Design Strategies, and particularly about its undergrad business degree program, which is currently focused on Design +…"
Feb 7, 2010
alex stobart replied to Arne van Oosterom's discussion WENOVSKI...? let's put our minds together!
"Do you want to do something with a primary school in Edinburgh ? The oldest year is 11 to 12 year olds ? My daughter is at this school and is 9. Perhaps you can do it all on-line with the ICT teacher or send materials ? How does it work Alex"
Jun 21, 2009
alex stobart replied to Arne van Oosterom's discussion WENOVSKI...? let's put our minds together!
"Hi In Edinburgh, Scotland there is a chance to influence the local politicians. They have asked us to convene a group of people to design public services from the citizen perspective. Is there anyone doing a similar piece of work in the network…"
Jun 21, 2009
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Jun 21, 2009
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