Your persona
Your answers indicate you’ve probably got a good grounding in the technological basis of government and are aware of the challenges surrounding legacy technology. You’re familiar with terminology, and this helps you to be engaged. But there’s always more to learn and opportunities to consolidate and build on your existing knowledge, which could, in turn, make you an even more active partner in conversations and decisions around technology as it affects your department or area.
Build your knowledge and skills
Carve out time for professional development. Diarise a chunk of time each week where you can take an Apolitical course, explore community articles, or anything else that aligns with your motivations.
Review technology roadmaps that align with your department's overall objectives.
Consider how APIs, cloud computing, and AI will be strategically integrated into ongoing or upcoming digital transformation initiatives.
Practice reading technical documentation for complex software, platforms, or APIs. Integrate the information into the work you produce.
Experiment with redrafting work to include more technical vocabulary. You could do this alone, with support from generative AI (being sure to align with your department's AI use policy), or with the help of a more knowledgeable other.
Deepen your knowledge of security risks associated with legacy systems. Develop strategies to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in legacy government applications.
Consider the end-user — how can you support the public’s understanding of the role of technology in government?
Create a community of practice
Think carefully about your network or who you work with. Can you identify anyone who might be a source of information or inspiration for further developing your knowledge, skills and abilities in this area? An informal chat about their work could help bring the context to life.
Share this assessment with peers. Create a community of practice where you can discuss your outcomes and strategise which priorities might align with ongoing initiatives and objectives.
Keep exploring
Take some time to explore Apolitical’s articles, and consider engaging with the article creator by using the comment function. This article broadly outlines the author’s ideas for transformation, including accelerating cloud uptake: Transforming Government: Six key recommendations.
If you’re looking for inspiration for structured skill development, take a look at our Learning Plans where we have stitched together disparate educational resources into rich, diverse, cohesive and enlightening learning journeys.
What's next?
Not sure if this is the right persona for you? This diagnostic and its suggested outcome have been designed for illustrative purposes and may not reflect your level of awareness or competency.
Find a guide to the statements covered plus the scenario questions here: Technology Self-Assessment and Scenario Summaries.
Explore the other personae using the links below:
Leadership:Technology Explorer, Technology Consolidator, Technology Trailblazer
Non-Leadership:Technology Explorer, Technology Consolidator, Technology Trailblazer
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