An introduction to human-centred design for public servants

Speakers

• Stephane Vincent

  Co-founder of the 27th Region

• Virginia Hamilton

  Experienced public policy expert

• Tebello Qhotsokoane

  Research and Policy Officer for Digital Pathways at Oxford

• Stephane Vincent, is the co-founder of the 27th Region, an “action-tank” which tests new innovation methods for designing public policy and prioritises the concrete experience of users, civil servants and citizens when re-examining public policy. Previously Stephane worked in the Limousin Regional government and as a consultant and managing partner.

• Virginia Hamilton, is an experienced public policy expert, with deep knowledge of both content and process. She teaches and facilitates processes using Design Thinking to improve public policy and programme design. Virginia also teaches Gov21, a programme for change makers in the federal government, for the Partnership for Public Service. Previously Virginia has worked at the Department of Labor on employee engagement and innovation.

• Tebello Qhotsokoane, works on research that looks at the impact that technology will have on governance and inclusive economic growth for low and middle income countries in the Global South. Tebello has had several work experiences in the public and private sector, and his previous work experience has focused primarily on the integration of technology in the delivery of education and healthcare.