Programme Preview: Collaboration and Communication

Creative Bureaucrats don’t think in silos or subject fields, nor are they limited to working within sectors. They build bridges wherever needed to mobilise different actors behind common missions. Making this work means cutting the jargon: no ‘insider talk’ – rather simple, empathetic straight-talking and an eye for good design that’s accessible for all.

• The arms race of jargon: Better communication for better decision-making (Tue, 14 Sep, 11:30-11:55): How is research communicated and translated into widely understood policy that public administrators can describe to the widest audiences – the citizens? The session explores how unless we cut the jargon and start building trust with clearer communication we will be in deep trouble.
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• Learning by Strategizing — The BMFSFJ writes a bottom-up strategy for the smart society (Thu, 16 Sep, 17:30-17:55): Designing digital change at the points where it actually affects people. In this joint presentation + Q&A, BMFSFJ and their project Innovation Office will present the “Agenda for Smart Society Policy” and the development process that led to its creation.
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• Think Big – developing interdepartmental strategies together (Tue, 14 Sep, 16:00-16:25): What does it take to collectively develop interdepartmental strategies and overarching strategy processes? In this session experts present case studies, solution approaches and best practices.
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