Lee Dunn
@officialleedunn.com
Digital at the Scottish Government, UK Civil Service and UNESCO. BIMA100 UK’s most influential in digital and tech.
🌐 https://digitalacademy.gov.scot 🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dunnlee
🌐 https://digitalacademy.gov.scot 🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dunnlee
Think Data and AI begins this week. A month of professional learning and discussion across the Scottish Public and Third Sectors.
Find out more at digitalacademy.gov.scot/capability/t...
Find out more at digitalacademy.gov.scot/capability/t...
Scottish Digital Academy
We provide high quality professional learning and training to public and third sector staff to build digital skills and talent. Our aim is to support the transformation of services by being focussed o...
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November 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Think Data and AI begins this week. A month of professional learning and discussion across the Scottish Public and Third Sectors.
Find out more at digitalacademy.gov.scot/capability/t...
Find out more at digitalacademy.gov.scot/capability/t...
Digital Scotland is the annual summit for technology and policy leaders engaged in building Scotland’s future public services.
This year, we look forward to showcasing a new national Digital Strategy, designed and led by Scottish Government and the local government umbrella organisation, COSLA.
This year, we look forward to showcasing a new national Digital Strategy, designed and led by Scottish Government and the local government umbrella organisation, COSLA.
August 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Digital Scotland is the annual summit for technology and policy leaders engaged in building Scotland’s future public services.
This year, we look forward to showcasing a new national Digital Strategy, designed and led by Scottish Government and the local government umbrella organisation, COSLA.
This year, we look forward to showcasing a new national Digital Strategy, designed and led by Scottish Government and the local government umbrella organisation, COSLA.
Good morning! Up at 6am and back in the saddle. It’s been a few years since I cycled regularly, but it felt great to get back to it. Back in 2021, I clocked up 300 miles for SAMH and dropped a few stone, cycling really is a game-changer for both physical and mental health.
July 30, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Good morning! Up at 6am and back in the saddle. It’s been a few years since I cycled regularly, but it felt great to get back to it. Back in 2021, I clocked up 300 miles for SAMH and dropped a few stone, cycling really is a game-changer for both physical and mental health.
Data and AI Professional Learning - read more about the work I’m leading across the public sector www.linkedin.com/posts/dunnle...
People need to know how to use AI to create efficiency and better user experiences. | Lee Dunn
People need to know how to use AI to create efficiency and better user experiences. And we need people with the skills to design, develop and deploy appropriate AI-augmented solutions.
The growing in...
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July 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Data and AI Professional Learning - read more about the work I’m leading across the public sector www.linkedin.com/posts/dunnle...
Industry, academia and public sector partnerships - no one sector has all the answers but together, we might get somewhere.
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No one sector has all the answers. | Lee Dunn
No one sector has all the answers. But together? We might get somewhere.
We all know that we face global challenges, from conflict, climate change and economic instability to rapid technological dis...
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July 10, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Industry, academia and public sector partnerships - no one sector has all the answers but together, we might get somewhere.
www.linkedin.com/posts/dunnle...
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My latest post on the National Digital Capability Advisory Group www.linkedin.com/posts/dunnle...
The Digital Capability Advisory Group (DCAG) is developing a joint public and third sector action plan to develop digital capability in Scotland. | Lee Dunn
The Digital Capability Advisory Group (DCAG) is developing a joint public and third sector action plan to develop digital capability in Scotland.
- Scottish Government (Digital Academy)
- Digital Of...
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July 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
My latest post on the National Digital Capability Advisory Group www.linkedin.com/posts/dunnle...
Read my reflections from the recent Government #Transformation Summit on #Data and #AI in London.
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Reflections from the Government Transformation Summit | Lee Dunn
Reflections from the Government Transformation Summit
It was a thought-provoking day at the Government Transformation Summit, with keynotes from Andrew Weston MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of Sta...
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July 1, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Read my reflections from the recent Government #Transformation Summit on #Data and #AI in London.
www.linkedin.com/posts/dunnle...
www.linkedin.com/posts/dunnle...
Check out my leadership post via LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/dunnlee
July 1, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Check out my leadership post via LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/dunnlee
Public Services Reform Strategy
More than 80 actions are set out to drive change and make Scotland’s public services fit for the future. These include leadership and cultural change across the public sector, embracing automation and publishing a new Digital Strategy.
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More than 80 actions are set out to drive change and make Scotland’s public services fit for the future. These include leadership and cultural change across the public sector, embracing automation and publishing a new Digital Strategy.
www.gov.scot/news/public-...
Public service reform strategy launched
Blueprint for enhancing lives and communities.
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June 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Public Services Reform Strategy
More than 80 actions are set out to drive change and make Scotland’s public services fit for the future. These include leadership and cultural change across the public sector, embracing automation and publishing a new Digital Strategy.
www.gov.scot/news/public-...
More than 80 actions are set out to drive change and make Scotland’s public services fit for the future. These include leadership and cultural change across the public sector, embracing automation and publishing a new Digital Strategy.
www.gov.scot/news/public-...
Down in London for a meeting with Government Digital Service, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Government Digital and Data. Lots of discussion and a particularly engaging conversation around AI and organisational investment in professional learning.
June 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Down in London for a meeting with Government Digital Service, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Government Digital and Data. Lots of discussion and a particularly engaging conversation around AI and organisational investment in professional learning.
On my way to Glasgow for the Gartner leadership symposium on leading public services in times of uncertainty. I’m particularly interested in anti-fragility and moving beyond resilience toward thriving in complex environments.
June 17, 2025 at 6:46 AM
On my way to Glasgow for the Gartner leadership symposium on leading public services in times of uncertainty. I’m particularly interested in anti-fragility and moving beyond resilience toward thriving in complex environments.
Last week, I attended Civil Service Live to represent Scottish Government and the Digital Academy. I had the pleasure of speaking with the Permanent Secretary about our leadership programmes and the upcoming public sector AI and data week. More to follow!
June 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Last week, I attended Civil Service Live to represent Scottish Government and the Digital Academy. I had the pleasure of speaking with the Permanent Secretary about our leadership programmes and the upcoming public sector AI and data week. More to follow!
Heading across to Edinburgh for DataFest 2025. If you see me there, come and say hello.
May 12, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Heading across to Edinburgh for DataFest 2025. If you see me there, come and say hello.
The UK today stands as Europe’s premier center for technology innovation, venture investment, and startup activity. Here’s an interesting US report via Bay Area Economy.
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Technology and Innovation in the UK | Bay Area Council Economic Institute
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May 9, 2025 at 5:35 AM
The UK today stands as Europe’s premier center for technology innovation, venture investment, and startup activity. Here’s an interesting US report via Bay Area Economy.
www.bayareaeconomy.org/report/techn...
www.bayareaeconomy.org/report/techn...
It’s the end of a busy week. First day of the Senior Civil Servant digital leadership programme done and an excellent day with my team to plan future management for the Government Digital and Data Profession. Next up: finalising the Academy Business Plan.
May 9, 2025 at 5:27 AM
It’s the end of a busy week. First day of the Senior Civil Servant digital leadership programme done and an excellent day with my team to plan future management for the Government Digital and Data Profession. Next up: finalising the Academy Business Plan.
On my way to Edinburgh to talk at the Microsoft TechHer event on AI, digital skills and empowerment for women.
May 1, 2025 at 6:48 AM
On my way to Edinburgh to talk at the Microsoft TechHer event on AI, digital skills and empowerment for women.
I had a great conversation today with Scottish Government statisticians about agile leadership and transformation. My key message? It’s not about digital or tech, it’s about people, the way we interact, and how we work together.
April 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I had a great conversation today with Scottish Government statisticians about agile leadership and transformation. My key message? It’s not about digital or tech, it’s about people, the way we interact, and how we work together.
Heading through to Glasgow to speak at Leading in a Digital World. Today, I’ll be talking about leading agile and intent based leadership.
April 1, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Heading through to Glasgow to speak at Leading in a Digital World. Today, I’ll be talking about leading agile and intent based leadership.
Congratulations to those graduating from the Empowering Women Leading Cyber programme.
March 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Congratulations to those graduating from the Empowering Women Leading Cyber programme.
In Dundee today, engaging with the government’s digital, data, and technology community at Social Security Scotland. Great discussions on the profession, learning, strategy, and culture. This afternoon, I’ll be outlining future plans from the emerging Digital Academy business plan.
March 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
In Dundee today, engaging with the government’s digital, data, and technology community at Social Security Scotland. Great discussions on the profession, learning, strategy, and culture. This afternoon, I’ll be outlining future plans from the emerging Digital Academy business plan.
This free course breaks down Artificial Intelligence as it exists today - without the jargon or confusion. Public and third sector organisations in Scotland can integrate it into their own learning management system (LMS).
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livingwithai.me
AI Course for Everyone - Living with AI
This accessible course requires no prior knowledge and empowers you to understand AI’s societal impact and navigate its opportunities with confidence. Learn about AI and its impact on the world we liv...
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March 4, 2025 at 10:13 AM
This free course breaks down Artificial Intelligence as it exists today - without the jargon or confusion. Public and third sector organisations in Scotland can integrate it into their own learning management system (LMS).
livingwithai.me
livingwithai.me