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Sooner Safer HappierAuthor: Jonathan Smart
Its the Age of Digital and were all living in it. Sooner Safer Happier is a podcast orchastrated to help you on your unique journey to improving ways of working. Hosted by Jon Smart, business agility practitioner, thought leader, coach, and author of Sooner Safer Happier. Jon is also the founder of the Enterprise Agility Leaders Network. Follow the podcast as Smart delves into conversation with business professionals and provides advice for a Ways of Working transformational journey. Listen now to be at the front of change and ahead of the competition. Follow us on Social Media:Jon Smart: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathansmart/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonsmartSooner Safer Happier:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sooner-safer-happier/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ways of Working in Government
Episode 9
Tuesday, 9 December, 2025
Special shout out to all of you in the public sector looking for help on your transformation and who realise that your ways of working need to change!The problems encountered between the private and public sector may be similar, but the operating contexts are quite different! It can be challenging to disrupt the status quo in the public sector, which often requires a series of ninja moves over a period of time to deliver better outcomes. Enduring determination, creativity, and patience are essential.Our expert panel from Australia and New Zealand have some inspiring stories and valuable lessons to share on the challenges and complexities at all stages of this journey - from having successfully delivered, to being mid-way through, and to just getting started.Leaders and practitioners at all levels, don’t miss this opportunity to hear and learn from these diverse experiences.The panel discussion is hosted by Eugene Chung (TeamForm) with an introduction by Maria Muir.This podcast is brought to you in partnership between Sooner Safer Happier and TeamForm.Nicky JonesAs Auckland Council’s Programme Manager for Strategic Programmes, Nicky Jones is leading the ways of working transformation for how the council delivers better services to Auckland's residents.She's a real champion of applying agile principles in new ways to the public sector and brings fresh thinking to how local governments can balance the delivery of better outcomes and wellbeing to her community.Georgos PapanastasiouServing as Director of Digital Performance and Capability at Service NSW, Georgos Papanastasiou blends his legal and policy expertise with a passion for innovative ways to bring product thinking to the public sector. A 2022 Churchill Fellow, he's recently been focused on bringing insights from some of the most innovative digital transformations in government back to Australia.Georgos excels at uniting teams towards common goals, making complex ideas accessible, and nurturing well-rounded leaders.Michael CragoServing as the General Manager of the newly established Customer Technology Strategy Branch at the Department of Transport and Main Roads in Queensland, Michael is leading the modernisation of the Registration and Licensing system. This modernisation will bring a combination of change from policy, business process and technology.With extensive experience in customer service, Michael understands the real-world impact of policy implementation on both customers and staff.Passionate about leveraging data, analytics, and emerging technologies, he drives innovation to enhance road safety and improve core transport services. His leadership is focused on delivering smarter, more efficient, and customer-focused solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
