Socitm Says

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Socitm Says brings you real stories from local public service professionals, packed with insights you can use. Whether you're starting a new project or looking for fresh inspiration, these episodes help you support your team and community with ideas that work.

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  1. 1 jul

    #11 - Defend as one: Building collective cyber resilience across councils, with Justin Kuruvilla and Ishaan Patel

    Cyber attacks on councils are increasingly targeting weaknesses in third-party suppliers, not just core systems. As outsourcing grows, councils must rethink who owns cyber risk. Stronger collaboration, sharing insight, lessons, and approaches, is key to building resilience across the public sector supply chain. This episode explores Westminster City Council’s approach to supply chain risk management, their challenges and how they’re applying Cyber Assement Framework (CAF). This episode is an adaptation from the ‘Defend as one’ webinar held in April and has been produced with the support of Risk Ledger.

    #11 - Defend as one: Building collective cyber resilience across councils, with Justin Kuruvilla and Ishaan Patel

  2. 21 jan

    #10 - From accidental technologist to IT pioneer, with Martin Ferguson and Mary Wintershausen

    In this episode of Socitm Says, Martin Ferguson, former policy and research director at Socitm, talks with Mary Wintershausen. Mary was a leading member in establishing the Socitm London Information Technology Managers Group in the 1990s and was also one of the first women heads of IT in London. Her engineering background helped her become a pioneer in pushing technology forward in the London borough of Waltham Forest. Enjoy hearing about the fascinating story of those early days of Socitm and the vision Mary had for the society and her career as a woman in IT.

    #10 - From accidental technologist to IT pioneer, with Martin Ferguson and Mary Wintershausen

  3. 30-09-2025

    #9 - Hard data, warm conversations with Ben Bennetts and Darren Rodwell

    Welcome to this episode of Socitm Says, where we’re diving into the world of data — not the cold, abstract kind, but the warm, human stories it can unlock. Too often, data is seen as numbers on a page or dashboards on a screen. But when used well, it can transform how decisions are made, how policies are shaped, and ultimately how people’s lives are improved. In this conversation, we explore exactly that. Hear from our two fantastic guests: Darren Rodwell, who led Barking & Dagenham Council for over a decade, and Ben Bennetts, a true data guru who knows how to make the complex simple.  Together, they share how the council used data to shape policy, deliver outcomes, and reframe the conversation about what local government can achieve. It’s a fascinating listen - packed with insights you can take back to your own organisation.

    #9 - Hard data, warm conversations with Ben Bennetts and Darren Rodwell

  4. 21-10-2024

    #8 - Using social progress index data with William Barker and Michael Green

    This episode of the podcast is a comprehensive exploration of data, the social progress index (SPI), and how one size does not fit all when trying to use it in your local authority.  Central and local government veterans William Barker and Michael Green are asked questions by David Ogden. Listen to their conversation for ways to use SPI data to impact your strategy and activities. See more at: www.socitm.net

    #8 - Using social progress index data with William Barker and Michael Green

  5. 16-05-2024

    #7 - Social value: A public sector perspective, with Kurt Frary, Hema Patel and Tim Spiers

    This Socitm Says podcast sets the scene for why social value is important for public sector – Hear from Hema Patel & Tim Spiers at Oxfordshire County Council and Kurt Frary, Norfolk County Council as we discuss what does good look like and how do we achieve better outcomes across people and place, when it comes to social value.

    #7 - Social value: A public sector perspective, with Kurt Frary, Hema Patel and Tim Spiers

  6. 07-03-2024

    #6 - Social Value: A private sector perspective, with Kurt Frary, Hema Patel and Tim Spiers

    This Socitm Says podcast sets the scene for why social value is an important topic to explore – starting with the private sector. Hear from Hema Patel & Tim Spiers at Oxfordshire County Council and Kurt Frary, Norfolk County Council as we discuss what does good look like and how these challenges vary across different types of communities.

    #6 - Social Value: A private sector perspective, with Kurt Frary, Hema Patel and Tim Spiers

  7. 12-01-2024

    #5 - Generative AI with Kurt Frary and Sam Nutt

    Welcome the Socitm Says podcast. In this episode we delve into the dynamic relationship between Generative AI (GenAI) and local government. Hosted by experts in the field, we explore different aspects of utilising GenAI, ranging from data management and ethical considerations to the potential benefits and drawbacks. As the hosts engage in insightful discussions, you will gain a nuanced understanding of how AI impacts decision-making processes within the world of local governance.   Enjoy!

    #5 - Generative AI with Kurt Frary and Sam Nutt

  8. 12-10-2023

    #4 - Green and Sustainable IT with Alex Bardell and Nathaniel Comer

    This episode of the podcast will focus on the global problem of electronic waste, the IT lifecycle emissions and the responsible disposal of electronic waste to reduce environmental impact, thereby contributing to achieving net zero targets.

    #4 - Green and Sustainable IT with Alex Bardell and Nathaniel Comer

  9. 28-07-2023

    #3 - Recruitment and Retention as a Trend with Jos Creese

    This episode of the podcast returns to the annual digital trends report. Report researcher and author Jos Creese reflects on the common experiences and uncommon solutions to recruiting and retaining people with the skills and attitude local government needs. He also draws on personal experience from a sector that can’t compete with others on salary but can offer a complete benefits package that includes positively affecting people and communities. Find the Public Sector Digital trends collection on the Socitm website.

    #3 - Recruitment and Retention as a Trend with Jos Creese

  10. 27-04-2023

    #2 - Recruitment and Retention with Matt Lewis and Sam Hall

    Our second episode is based on Socitm's recent report on staff recruitment and retention in local government technology services, with contributions from Matt Lewis, SRS Wales' chief operating officer and a Socitm vice-president, and Sam Hall, director of primary, community care and mental health digital services at Digital Health and Care Wales. It is presented by report author SA Mathieson. Read more about our Transforming Recruitment and Retention report on the Socitm website.

    #2 - Recruitment and Retention with Matt Lewis and Sam Hall

  11. 21-03-2023

    #1 - Public Sector Digital Trends with Jos Creese

    For our first episode, we Invite Jos Creese, Socitm Associate Director, and the CEO and founder at CREESE CONSULTING LIMITED (CCL), to talk us through Socitm's latest Collection - the Public Sector Digital Trends. Jos talks about his involvement, key points of the collection, the unexpected findings and offers word of encouragement to the listeners.  Find the Public Sector Digital trends collection on the Socitm website.

    #1 - Public Sector Digital Trends with Jos Creese
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Socitm Says brings you real stories from local public service professionals, packed with insights you can use. Whether you're starting a new project or looking for fresh inspiration, these episodes help you support your team and community with ideas that work.

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    Socitm
  • Jaren actief
    2023 - 2026
  • Afleveringen
    11
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