June #teacamp: Kit Collingwood-Richardson on why the machinery and people of government aren’t fit for the internet age

Kit is passionate about making the machinery and people of government fit for the internet age. She is going to do a talk about:

  • why she thinks this isn’t currently the case
  • what digital reform for government might truly mean
  • the implications for the way we work
  • the ethics of leadership in a truly user-centred state.

She would like to test her ideas with the group and have a proper conversation.

Kit has been a civil servant for eight years, three years of which were spent as a policymaker before she fell in love with and moved to digital, data and technology where she’s stayed ever since. Having been Head of Digital at a couple of the Ministry of Justice’s executive agencies, Kit now leads the data team at Universal Credit, part of the Department for Work and Pensions. She is very active in the government digital community, where she’s found countless friends and kindred spirits.

Away from her day job, Kit has written about some of her other interests: LGBT stuff, mental health, leadership and awesome women.

 

When is Teacamp?

  • Time and date: 4pm – 6pm, 1st Thursday of every month
  • Location: Mezzanine, Curzon Victoria, 58 Victoria street, London, SW1E 6QW

How does teacamp work?

If you want to come to teacamp, just turn up on the day, it is open to everyone. It is upstairs in the cafe, very informal and friendly. If you are coming for the first time or on your own, ask for James or Sarah and we will introduce you to some teacampers.

  • 4.00 – 4.30pm:  tea and cake
  • 4.30 – 4.40pm:  intros and plug your events, projects, etc
  • 4.40 – 5.10pm:  speakers slot
  • 5.10 – 6.00pm:  Q&A, group discussion
  • 6.00pm: #beercamp in nearest pub

Contact info

@baskers Sarah Baskerville
@jaCattell James Arthur Cattell