Free online event
How to master data literacy in the public service
Exclusively for public servants and policymakers
Wednesday, Aug 9, 2023
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You’ll learn how to:
- Understand the basics of data interpretation
- Recognise the role of data in policy formulation and evaluation
- Start moving from data collection, to analysis, to storytelling
Speakers
Data literacy is no longer just for specialists. If you’re keen to develop your skills in this area, Apolitical have developed a course ‘Data Literacy for the Public Sector’, in collaboration with Statistics Canada.
The course will be launching soon, and be available in both French and English.
All registrants of this event will receive an email with more information as soon as the course is live.
Resources from the speakers
- Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people
- The “Pac-Man” model for rethinking how government works, article by Ryan Androsoff
Apolitical resources
- Presenting data: 5 tips for making your data understandable, article by Catherine Hope
- Presenting Data Effectively, Premium course
- Data-driven park planning, article by Clement Lau
- Data sharing across sectors needs enablers — meet the data stewards, article by Stefaan Verhulst
- Series: Open Data 101, articles by Paul Connor
From shaping policies to delivering programmes, data plays a crucial role in driving effective decision-making within the public service. As the importance of data continues to grow, data literacy is an essential skill for public servants to possess in order to harness its full potential.
Watch this free online event to learn fundamental concepts of data literacy and empower yourself with the skills to utilise data effectively in your role.
Who should watch:
This workshop is for any public servant or policymaker new to working with data or seeking a refresher on foundational skills.
Interested in how Apolitical can support you and your organisation? Learn about collaborating with us.
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Speakers
Ryan Androsoff
Founder and CEO of Think Digital
Canada
Élise Legendre
Chief Data Officer at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Canada
Pooja Warier Hamilton
Chief Partnerships Officer, Apolitical
United Kingdom
Ryan Androsoff, Founder and CEO of Think Digital, a consultancy focused on helping public sector organizations to adapt and thrive in the era of digital disruption, is an international expert on digital government with a passion for public sector entrepreneurship and more than two decades of experience working with government and international organizations in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Ryan was a Co-Founder of the Canadian Digital Service, a startup organization within the federal government launched in 2017 with the mission of helping government design, prototype, and build better digital services. Previously, he had been a Senior Advisor in the Government of Canada’s Treasury Board Secretariat since 2010, where he worked on initiatives to improve digital service delivery capacity across the federal government and led efforts to modernize how public servants communicate and collaborate online.
Élise Legendre, Élise was appointed Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) Chief Data Officer in the summer of 2021. She leads a small, passionate team of policy and IT professionals dedicated to harnessing and unleashing the power of data to improve service delivery and to support the sector’s sustainable growth. In 2003, after having worked in strategic marketing in the private sector for nearly 12 years, her career with the federal public service began as a Commerce Officer with AAFC. She has since held positions in several branches, including Strategic Policy, Corporate Management and Programs. She is passionate about the role of government and the impact it can have to improve the quality of life for Canadians. *********************** Élise a été nommée Dirigeante principale des données d’Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada (AAC) pendant l’été 2021. Elle dirige une petite équipe passionnée de professionnels des politiques et TI qui se consacrent à exploiter et à libérer le pouvoir des données pour améliorer la prestation des services et soutenir la croissance durable du secteur. En 2003, après avoir travaillé en marketing stratégique dans le secteur privé pendant près de 12 ans, sa carrière dans la fonction publique fédérale a débuté en tant qu’agente de commerce à AAC. Elle a depuis occupé des postes dans plusieurs directions générales, notamment celles des politiques stratégiques, de la gestion intégrée et des programmes. Elle est passionnée par le rôle du gouvernement et l’mpact qu’il peut avoir pour améliorer la qualité de vie des Canadiens.
