Online Workshop
How to harness the power of a network in the public service
Exclusive for Public Servants and Policymakers
Tuesday, Jun 22, 2021
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Speakers
Public services around the world are vast, complex and multi-layered. It can be difficult to know who to go to in government, whether you’re working on a project or looking to take the next step in your career.
This is where networks can make a difference. Public service networks, both formal and informal, can be the incubator you need to learn from others, grow your skills and expand your influence.
In this workshop you’ll explore how to use networks to boost your career and achieve your professional development goals. You’ll hear about their power and potential from public servants who have built and led networks in their workplace.
You’ll learn about:
- How networks create an atmosphere of mutual support and development in the workplace
- How networks can help you hone key skills to develop your career
- Insights and tips from public servants about how you can make the most out of networks
Who should watch:
This workshop is for anyone who wants to explore how to find and use networks in government to develop professionally.
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Speakers
Pavitra Raja
Programme and Engagement Lead at WEF
Switzerland
Thomas De Spiegelaere
Business Partner & Strategic Advice at Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport
Belgium
Pavitra Raja, a thought leader at the World Economic Forum, works with Fortune 100 companies and social change leaders to build partnerships to achieve systemic change. She is a leader in social impact, with domain expertise spanning international law & public policy, social innovation and business strategy. Her campaigns have reached 15 million people globally and also co-launched a global alliance to promote the work of social innovators. For her work in the social innovation sector, Pavitra was named Top 100 Women in Social Entrepreneurship 2023. Pavitra is invested in DEI and previously engineered several advocacy campaigns at the United Nations to protect the rights of minority and vulnerable groups. Her campaigns have influenced global policy. Pavitra is a lawyer and a Board member, pens essays for leading publications, serves as an expert speaker at leading global conferences and is the host of the leading social impact podcast “Let’s Fix It”. Pavitra is Indian-Australian, having lived in 7 countries and speaks 5 languages.
Thomas De Spiegelaere, Thomas De Spiegelaere is Strategic Advisor to the President of the Belgian Federal Public Service for Mobility and Service (FPS). In his current capacity at the FPS, he holds special responsibilities on public relations and holds the position of corporate spokesperson. From 2016 to 2020, he took a leave from the FPS and worked as an independent management consultant with an expertise on organisational and strategic workplace development. Thomas is one of the founding members of Club35, the Belgium’s network/think tank for young civil servants, and is a member of the Advisory Board for VVBB, the Flemish Association of Public Administration and Policy, and for the Stichting Corporate Communication. Thomas holds a master’s degree in History and Law and an Advanced Degree in Media and Communications.
