Organisational and data silos are now the enemy of progress. Leaders need to break down barriers between data scientists, engineers, their SMT and the C-Suite to foster collaboration and encourage innovation. AI development isn’t a solitary pursuit. Data scientists possess the technical expertise to build models, but they need engineers to translate those models into real-world applications. Breaking down communication barriers between these groups will foster a collaborative environment. This cross-functional style of teamwork will ensure that AI solutions are not only technically sound, but also strategically aligned and meet the needs of your organisation.
A talk by Zena Wood Director of DDRC, University of Exeter
A talk by David Lawton Chief Innovation Officer, Informed Solutions
A talk by Jonny Williams Chief Digital Adviser for UK Public Sector, Red Hat
September 2025
Cities, high streets, parks, offices, shopping centres… the spaces where we live and work can be experienced in many different ways across the day. That same place can also be experienced very differently by different people, depending on factors such as gender, ethnicity, age, disability […]
September 2025
Like most law-enforcement organizations, Bedfordshire Police, in the UK, faces multiplying crime threats and limited resources to fight them. We need to be effective and efficient in protecting citizens. This means we need to make best use of the public money that funds us, and […]
August 2025
Today, the UK Government launched the Civil Society Covenant, committing to the principles of recognition, partnership, participation, and transparency. This initiative appears to welcomely diverge from the launch of the AI Opportunities Plan at the beginning of the year. In a January 2025 Digital Leaders blog, […]
August 2025
As we take a summer break, lets spend a moment to reflect on AI’s rapid development and to plan for its thoughtful and strategic implementation for the rest of the year. What a year it’s been. From the boardroom to the factory floor, digital leaders […]
August 2025
AI is everywhere in public sector conversations. But while the pilot projects keep piling up, few are turning into scaled operational use – embedding AI into day-to-day decision-making, powering frontline services, and automating complex back-office tasks. Initiatives are kicking off well. But making the hard […]
July 2025
Agile approaches are crucial for a digital-first culture, helping to build collaboration, flexibility and deliver more value to customers. Large and traditional organisations are waking up to the importance of adapting their delivery practices to remain competitive. However, adopting wholesale Agile methods isn’t always feasible, […]
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