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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Creative Bureaucracy Radio - LIVE! Creative Bureaucracy Festival is one of my favourite events of the year. A bunch of us podcasters are getting together to go Live from the Creative Bureaucracy Festival. Sharing the energy and the ideas! More info here: luma.com/4cfads7l

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Creative Bureaucracy Radio - LIVE! · Luma

Live from the Creative Bureaucracy Festival: The Public Service Radio Stage Can’t make it to Berlin for the Creative Bureaucracy Festival? We’ve got you…

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Civic Punks is going Live from London! I am doing a talk all about the journey of Civic Punks so far. I will be telling stories about the front lines of the future of government. Interested? You can join the livestream at 6pm BST: youtube.com/live/qDagX8IsffI?feature=share

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Civic Punks live from London

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David Durant @bowsy.co.uk · 05/06/2026

This is a long read but I urge you to do so. Derek tells an incredible story of the courage and inventiveness of the people of Ukraine.

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Just had a wild couple of days dodging drones and talking with people about the future of government in Kyiv, Ukraine. Some of the most transformational 48 hours in my life. Here are my reflections: open.substack.com/pub/civicpun...

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Starting Leg 2 with a bang - Literally

Personal reflections from my time in Kyiv, Ukraine

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TPXimpact | B Corp™ @tpximpact.com · 02/06/2026

Civic Punks is coming to London, and we’re hosting the stop at TPXimpact. Join @derekalton.bsky.social for drinks, stories and big questions about the future of government. 📅 Mon 8 June, 18:00–19:30 📍 The Hickman, London Register: luma.com/pjggiuzj

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Civic Punks is coming to London! I have been travelling the world exploring the future of government, and I want to share what I have seen so far. Stories from Ukraine, Singapore, Japan, Australia, + more I will be at the @tpximpact.com office the evening of Monday, June 8th. luma.com/pjggiuzj

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Civic Punks comes to London · Luma

The world is changing, and we know government needs to change to keep up with it. But change to what? My name is Derek Alton, and for the last 17 years, I have…

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

How are you funding Civic Punks? This is a question I get asked a lot, so I made it the focus of this week's newsletter: civicpunks.substack.com/p/project-ge... relationships->access->insights->content->credibility->opportunity 4 pillars: 1) Events 2) Sensemaking 3) Journalism 4) Sponsorship

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Project Get Out of My Parents’ Basement

How I’m thinking about making Civic Punks sustainable

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Hi everyone, my name is Derek, I am travelling the world this year exploring the future of government through the eyes of the people building it and sharing the journey in videos and podcasts: civicpunks.com One of my commitments to my friend @bowsy.co.uk is to use Bluesky more, so stay tuned!

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Civic Punks | A Movement for People Reimagining Government

Stories, practical ideas, and belonging, from the front lines of change. Join the movement of people making government work better.

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

I am writing a weekly newsletter about the Civic Punks Global Tour. The newest dispatch just dropped. Melbourne → Wellington. Some reflections, a few ideas that stuck, and what I’m seeing on the ground. Have a read: open.substack.com/pub/civicpun... Make sure to like and subscribe for more

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Civic Punks Tour Leg 1 – Week 5

Between two worlds

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

I recently went down the rabbit hole on a great reflection called “Signals from Apolitical Day” from the States of Change network. Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DVsL8WCk-Kp/ Podcast: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-k6ngh... 🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP6q...

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UK Gov Comms (NON GOVERNMENT ACCOUNT) @ukgovcomms.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

If you're interested in how government could improve you absolutely should be following @derekalton.bsky.social #CivicPunks .

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Hiring is one of the things government seems to suck at. Yet, if we can't hire well, we are unable to bring in the talent we need to deliver on our ambition, or really anything. So what do we do? Podcast: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-5b48q... Video: youtu.be/cA5wgQev-zQ

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

What are Civic Punks? Today I was able to cross something off my bucket list. To be interviewed by @suzannahb.bsky.social on the @civilserviceworld.bsky.social podcast! Such an honour. Learn more about Civic Punks by listening: www.civilserviceworld.com/more/podcast...

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The Civil Service World Podcast | Civil Service World magazine

Listen to our podcasts and catch-up on the latest news and insights from the Civil Service

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James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Personal stand up for Wednesday 11 February 2026, featuring The Financial Conduct Authority, The Pensions Regulator, Joe Craig and @derekalton.bsky.social.

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

UKGovCamp makes no sense on paper. No agenda. No speakers. No script. And yet… it works. I sat down with @jacattell.bsky.social to unpack why this unconference keeps producing some of the best conversations in public service. 🎧📺 youtu.be/7rqxCpcwde4

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It’s Total Chaos—and Somehow It Works

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

I watch way too much YouTube, but was frustrated by the lack of good videos about how to make government better. So I started making them as an experiment. 100 videos later, here is a reflection → youtu.be/PLQJOyGPj6Y

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100 Videos In, I Quit My Job to Do This Full Time

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

So excited for this. I am just fine tuning my talk as we speak!

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Gavin Freeguard @gavinfreeguard.com · 01/12/2025

🚨 6PM WEDS 10 DECEMBER 🚨 Join us @tpximpact.com (& online) for the last @transformgovtalks.bsky.social of 2025: - Caroline Star, School of International Futures, on Governing Beyond the Now: Why Policy Needs a Long View - @derekalton.bsky.social, Civic Punks, on A Journey Into the Future of Govt

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TransformGov Talks : December 2025 · Luma

Join us at 5.30pm for a 6pm start. Caroline Star, Operations Director at School of International Futures, on Governing Beyond the Now: Why Policy Needs a Long…

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Gavin Freeguard @gavinfreeguard.com · 26/11/2025

A huge thank you to @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social @katybeale.bsky.social for great presentations @transformgovtalks.bsky.social tonight Video etc to follow www.transformgov.org.uk Sign up for our 10 December event @tpximpact.com (in Whitechapel) with @derekalton.bsky.social luma.com/1b6pmysz

Rachel Coldicutt presents at the eleventh TransformGov Talks

Katy Beale presents at the eleventh TransformGov Talks event

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

@bluesky.sboots.ca kicking ass and taking names to help launch this year Canadian Open Data and Govmaker Summit. Sooo good as always Sean

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Missing @bluesky.sboots.ca at this years @fwd50conf.bsky.social but Doug is rocking the boots button

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Check out this digital gov mixer on Nov. 5th. So excited to catch up with old friends to make new ones! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-co... @robbutler.com @bluesky.sboots.ca can you use your magic to help spread the word through the GC space!

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Digital Community Mixer / Rencontre de la communauté numérique

Networking event for all digital and digitally curious individuals / Activité de réseautage pour les passionnés et curieux du numérique!

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David Durant @bowsy.co.uk · 13/10/2025

#ApoliticalDay was very good. I hope it expands to more people next year. Also some good shots of @edent.tel and @derekalton.bsky.social in this amongst others 😄. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNSm...

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Thank you for an amazing Apolitical Day 2025!

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

This week: thinking about what helps govs build innovation muscle, why AI assistants could change public service, and how we find agency again when hope feels thin. 🎬 Weeknotes: youtube.com/shorts/S3RAy... #CivicPunks

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Weeknotes Oct. 5 - Critical Capacities, AI Assistants & Finding Agency

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James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Work in or around the #PublicSector? Fancy a breakfast time natter, and optional co-working day? The last 3 #OneTeamGov North #Manchester meetups of 2025 are on Tuesday: 🐝 21 October, 🐝 18 November, 🐝 16 December. Sign up via www.eventbrite.com/o/hosted-by-...

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Weeknotes Sept. 14 - Breaking bubbles and working in the open Sorry, I know this is late, but here is my weeknote from last week. Inspired by conversations with Thea Snow about breaking out of bubbles, and the weeknotes of the @gianduran.bsky.social Check it out: youtube.com/shorts/_NFNg...

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Weeknotes Sept. 14 - Breaking bubbles and working in the open

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

🚨 New series launch: Briefing Room 🚨 In 3 minutes or less, I’ll be breaking down key works on government innovation. First up: Sir Geoff Mulgan’s DOGE Done Better. 📺 Watch my short summary here: lnkd.in/ebzJxXcX And don't forget to like and subscribe for more. Full Article in Comments

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

🚨 6PM, WED 24 September 🚨 Join us at the MoJ or online * Dr Moira Nicolson & Holly Marquez "Failing Forward: Why Planning for AI Disasters Unlocks Breakthrough Innovation" * Ben Sauer "Always Be Creating Clarity: Daily habits for strategic storytelling" luma.com/sm09nslz Please share! Thanks 🙏

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TransformGov Talks : September 2025 · Luma

Dr Moira Nicolson, Lead Behavioural Scientist (Cabinet Office) and Honorary Research Fellow (UCL) plus Holly Marquez, Senior Behavioural Scientist, (Cabinet…

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Come join us and help grow the community of cool people doing cool stuff in government here in the uk

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

🍺🍹🍷🥛 TGT Summer Drinks!! 🥛🍷🍹🍺 Join us at 6pm on Wednesday the 27th of August at the Buckingham Arms for the first TransformGov Talks Summer Drinks. Network, chat and put the world to rights - we'd love you to join us. lu.ma/sdzpnfl9

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TransformGov Talks : Summer drinks · Luma

Join us in person for a casual summer evening catch-up and chance to socialise with your fellow government transformers.

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Join Isabel Serval and I for @apolitical.bsky.social Scanning Club—fun, practical foresight for public servants. 🌍 Next one’s July 29, theme: Climate. Watch the teaser: www.youtube.com/shorts/L5Md6... Join us: apolitical.co/events/futur... Hop into the community: apolitical.co/en/communiti...

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Scanning the Future - Scanning Club Promo

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Gavin Freeguard @gavinfreeguard.com · 27/06/2025

A huge thank you to @antonioweiss.bsky.social & Defra's Becky Miller for great presentations at @transformgovtalks.bsky.social this week (on AI, and serious games and evidence/policymaking respectively) - catch up here medium.com/@transformgo... We're back on Wed 16 July lu.ma/6hvitdyr

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

While in South Africa for a friend’s wedding, I took time to learn about their public service. It shares a lot with Canada and the UK. Check out this quick explainer—including the fascinating Batho Pele white paper. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbPZ... What questions do you have about South Africa?

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Public Sector Innovation in South Africa - A quick summary

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Emily Webber @ewebber.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Exciting news! I'm launching my brand new online self-paced course very soon. With videos, reading, and hands-on activities, learn how to identify, form, grow, and supercharge communities of practice in and across organisations. Sign up now to receive a discount at launch tacit.pub/onlinecourse

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David Durant @bowsy.co.uk · 29/04/2025

The @publicdigital.bsky.social round-up email is excellent (I highly encourage people to subscribe) but it is frustrating that they don't publish an online version which means I can't share a link with all the great info with anyone.

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David Durant @bowsy.co.uk · 20/04/2025

🚨 EVENT KLAXON! 🚨 The next @transformgovtalks.bsky.social event will be at the MoJ and online on Weds April 30th with the following great speakers. * Catherine Day - cross-government participatory methods forum * Cabinet Office Test, Learn and Grow team Register here : lu.ma/c3wlyoz0

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TransformGov Talks : Fifth event · Luma

For our next event we have the following two excellent speakers. Catherine Day, Cabinet Office, on the cross-government participatory methods forum The Cabinet…

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David Durant @bowsy.co.uk · 19/04/2025

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TransformGov Talks : Fifth event · Luma

For our next event we have the following two excellent speakers. Catherine Day, Cabinet Office, on the cross-government participatory methods forum The Cabinet…

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

My friend Oliver came to visit me from Berlin, he shares his takeaways from @henrymidgley.bsky.social talk at @transformgovtalks.bsky.social and the Global Government Innovation Forum. www.youtube.com/shorts/WKcww...

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When Berlin Meets London 🇩🇪🤝🇬🇧 | Public Sector Innovation Catch-Up

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

I’ve got a beef with government. After visiting 💙BLUE GARAGE💙, I saw how often gov blocks the very projects it says it supports. Risk-aversion. Red tape. Control over care. Here’s my take on why it happens—and how we can do better. 🎥 youtube.com/shorts/03hw0...

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My Beef with Government 🐄 (and why it matters for your community)

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Rob Butler @robbutler.com · 26/03/2025

What a wonderful chat today @derekalton.bsky.social. - We talked Rekindling GC Communities & Networks. - The positivity these networks brought to the table. @supergovernance.bsky.social, Camille B, @natalyarar.bsky.social, Thom K, Hillary H, Robyn P, Stephanie G, Alexa I, James C and more!

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I will be there, hoping to see many of you as well!

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

🚨 EVENT KLAXON 🚨 Join us on Weds 26 March, in person (at MoJ) or online, and hear from: - Henry Midgley on 'Holding Government to Account: Democracy and the NAO' - Kirsty Innes, Labour Together, on digital ID Sign up: lu.ma/h0ci1zdd Kindly sponsored by dxw

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TransformGov Talks : Fourth event · Luma

For our fourth event we have the following two excellent speakers. Henry Midgley, Durham University, on Holding Government to Account: Democracy and the…

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David Durant @bowsy.co.uk · 08/03/2025

As a good friend I promised myself I would watch @derekalton.bsky.social 's 45 minute interview with @ryanandrosoff.bsky.social on what happened to the Canadian government's digital transformation efforts. You know what? It was really good! You should watch it too.

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How Did Canada’s Digital Government Ranking Collapse? A Conversation with Ryan Androsoff

When Ryan entered the federal public service in Canada, it was ranked 3rd in the UN's E-Government world rankings. Now, we are ranked 47th. What happened? I ...

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

💥💥 Thursday 27th of February 💥💥 Our 3rd event is Miriam Levin from Demos, on 'Involving citizens in policymaking' and Sarah Crandall from DSIT, on 'The new GDS'. At the MoJ or online. Register here : buff.ly/42MOZcf

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TransformGov Talks : Third event · Luma

For our third event we have the follow two excellent speakers. Miriam Levin, Director of Participatory Programmes, Demos, on 'Involving citizens in…

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

OneTeamGov Monthly Global Meetups Starting this month. This is a chance to connect with peers around the world who share your passion for the public service and making it better. Interested? You can join register here: lu.ma/svba3ide Please share with others who you think might be interested!

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OneTeamGov International Monthly Meetup · Luma

Join us for the OneTeamGov International Monthly Meetup, a chance to connect with fellow public servants and friends from around the globe. Whether you're…

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Derek Alton @derekalton.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Here are my top 3 Nerdy Gov Books from 2024. youtube.com/shorts/EIFV0... Shout out to @richardpope.org @andrewgreenway.bsky.social For more videos like this, check out CivicPunks. I hope to release a couple of deep-dive interviews later this week. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Three Top Books for Public Servants from 2024

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