This is Lesson 1 in the boot camp 'Continue being digital in the Canadian public service: Culture' .

How to complete this lesson

Each activity you complete beyond the required reading is worth 5 points. The more points you collect, the higher the level you reach. When you reach the end of the lesson, tally how many points you've earned, and download the correct badge. Your certificate of completion for this Culture course will indicate which level you achieved.

Required

Video: 10 minute video

Watch this 10-minute video to find out what digital culture actually is, and how and why it's unique.

Suggested

Article: 5 Points

Read the article Government as (un)usual. (6-minute read)

Article: 5 Points

Read the article LabX: Innovation is impossible without a change in culture. (11-minute read)

Case Study: 5 Points

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) has seen a massive transformation in how students apply for funding for college and university. Watch Noah Morris (Assistant Deputy Minister of Student Support 2017 - 2019) talk about the impact that culture played on the development of this product. (3-minute video)


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5-Minute Conversation: 5 Points

During the next week take 5 minutes to discuss with a colleague the following two points:

  • In what ways is your team already working to support a digital culture?
  • Reflect on how COVID has impacted how we work, and if it has moved us towards a digital culture.

Homework

5-minute activity: 5 Points

Commit to doing at least one item over the next week. A quick Google search will provide you with more information about each suggestion.

  • Work in the open. Share what you are working on with a team member this week.
  • Do daily standups – in person, using online meeting tools or with regular Slack/Teams/internal messaging posts.
  • Use a kanban board to map out your project’s progress (for example, you could use Teams Planner, Trello or even sticky notes)
  • Organize a retrospective (in person or remote) for a recent project and iterate (EasyRetro is one tool you can use)

Congratulations! You've completed this lesson of the boot camp. Count up how many points you've earned, and click to download your badge. You can share your badge on social media, and tag @apoliticalco to show off your progress.

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