Official Account for the Department of Finance's Innovation & consultancy Service. ics@finance-ni.gov.uk
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5 Sep 2024
Please be aware that the Innovation Lab is now part of Innovation & Consultancy Services (ICS). For further details on the work of ICS, please see finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/inn…
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11 Mar 2024
We are researching some aspects of the nidirect website & want to hear your experiences. By taking our survey your voice can be heard & help improve the service. Your unique perspective matters. This is the link to the survey: consultations2.nidirect.gov.… Please share widely
ALT Decorative picture of Parliament Buildings at Stormont with survey closing date which is 12th April 2024
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26 Jan 2024
Great to see, well done @RachLSingleton another key piece in our training portfolio sitting beside an Introduction to Design Thinking in the NICS Leadership Programme. This is as well as our stand alone offerings of 'Write Hooks' & 2 day Design Thinking Bootcamp. #Innovation
26 Jan 2024
Yesterday @iLab_NI launched our service-wide training, introducing Leadership Program participants to #behaviouralscience. After 8yrs' project work, building awareness of the field and its importance, it's nothing short of a delight to watch the organisation embrace it.
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21 Nov 2023
A really interesting article from @beckymiller33 detailing the difference between #design and #digitaldesign. The #servicedesigners in @iLab_NI have experience of both and recognise the important distinction between them - really worth the 5 minute read.
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18 Nov 2023
In my time in @iLab_NI I’ve tried to advocate for Design across @HeadNICS . This article by Prof. @_JonathanSlater lays out both the need and value to NICS, citizens and Ministers in a very relatable way through his learned experience. If you can spare 5 mins please have a read.
17 Nov 2023
No more policy behind closed doors! publicpolicydesign.blog.gov.…
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15 Nov 2023
For anyone working to design/develop policy in NICS this from the Policy Lab in uk is well worth 5 mins of your day. Has links to resources you can use to help develop thinking on policy in an innovative, collaborative and enjoyable way. #policydesign #innovation #gamification
15 Nov 2023
Today we are launching Systemic! Our new board game that enables policy teams to experiment with system change in their policy area through an interactive gamified tool. Have a go yourself or get in touch for a facilitated session!
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19 Oct 2023
Time away from the office last couple of days at #systemsthinking workshop - definitely #pauseforthought very proud of our team’s high tech coffee shop - our prototype below - looking for investors 😂😂 thanks @dptfinance @iLab_NI
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29 Sep 2023
Great debut event. Very informative and we hope this community grows and grows. Great to see #ServiceDesign taking hold in Belfast.
29 Sep 2023
Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday's first Service Design Ireland (Belfast) Community event. We had a great turnout.
Special shout out to our speakers Alan Kitching and Kerry Kennedy. We really enjoyed your presentations and enthusiasm.
ALT Logo for the Service Design Ireland community
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18 Sep 2023
First event from the Belfast Service Design Ireland community. Virtual event coming up on 28th September at 12 noon. Hope to see you there.
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23 Aug 2023
Following our survey, the Lab is searching for parents of primary school children to join us virtually for one hour on the evening of Wednesday 20th September to discuss oral health to help shape policy making.
Interested?
Send your details to ilab@finance-ni.gov.uk.
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26 Jun 2023
Oral health differs greatly based on where you live. The Innovation Lab would like parents' help to take their children through a survey asking questions about oral health. Please follow the link below:
ilab420850.typeform.com/to/k…
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3 Nov 2022
We are seeking experienced, successful, innovative leaders to help us tackle the significant challenges Northern Ireland is facing while growing opportunity and collaboration for a vibrant, resilient, and sustainable today and tomorrow. Retweets appreciated.
3 Nov 2022
As Chair of the NICS Board I am seeking up to 3 experienced non-executive members to join us. Play your part in delivering better outcomes for the people we serve.
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ALT The Northern Ireland Civil Service is recruiting up to 3 independent, non-executive members to join its board. Head of the NI Civil Service, Jayne Brady, said: "This is a unique opportunity to provide concerted leadership and governance to the NI Civil Service as we work towards a vibrant, resilient, and sustainable today and tomorrow."
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25 Oct 2022
Public Sector Innovation Conference 2022, Cork, Ireland - @RachLSingleton - @iLab_NI speaking on the role of behavioural science during the session on The Climate Emergency - The path forward for the public sector.
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19 Oct 2022
#behaviouraldesign being used by the @iLab_NI to break new ground and proving that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. #collaboration and real multi-disciplinary teamwork in action. Great to see the #advancecareplanningni policy launch today.
19 Oct 2022
@iLab_NI behavioural science and service design are proud to have been a small part of this policy. Advance Care Planning - For Now and For the Future. For everyone.
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19 Oct 2022
Good to see this project getting to this stage. A real multi-disciplinary team effort and a first use of #behaviouraldesign being used by the @iLab_NI to help develop the #advancecareplanningni policy. A privilege to work so closely with @Cgrimes3 and her team.
19 Oct 2022
Some projects capture your thoughts; some capture your heart.
#AdvanceCareNI
Watching the life of someone you love deteriorate and then end is painful. Knowing their wishes and acting on them doesn't stop the grief but it's one less burden to carry.
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5 Oct 2022
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has announced The James Hutton Institute has been appointed to undertake research on the long-term future of the Mourne Mountains.
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ALT Minister Murphy stands with Antonia Boyce from the James Hutton Institute and a number of other Mournes stakeholders, with a backdrop of the Mourne Mountains.
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5 Oct 2022
Fires have caused significant damage to the Mournes in recent years - and that has led to calls for a strategy to manage this area of outstanding natural beauty. Research on a long-term plan for the Mourne mountains has now begun. Louise Cullen reports.
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6 Oct 2022
You may have seen some media about research in the Mournes if you want to have your voice heard contact @CNoble_research or @RachelCreaney1
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💡Moving from assumptions to behaviorally informed #evidence ➡️and applying knowledge to improve public policy.
🧠Key takeaways from @TheBVAFamily Conference on #BehaviouralScience in public policy with @chiaravara, @mhallsworth, @faisal_naru, @laurademoliere & @azulfikarpasic
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A big thank you to our National Contact Points! We're excited to take back what we've learned and make progress on our Innovation Measurement work. Stay tuned for lots of updates.
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