Wendy Coello
@wendycoello.bsky.social
Director at dxw. Most things public sector digital and comms. Sheffielder in London.
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We're really pleased to be supporting this unconference by @connectedbydata.org.
If you're working in the public sector and / or think it's important that people have a say on decisions about data, digital and AI - sign up below👇
Thurs 20 March, London.
(Nice moves @gavinfreeguard.bsky.social 🕺)
If you're working in the public sector and / or think it's important that people have a say on decisions about data, digital and AI - sign up below👇
Thurs 20 March, London.
(Nice moves @gavinfreeguard.bsky.social 🕺)
In London yesterday checking the venue for @connectedbydata.org’s unconference in partnership with @dxw.com, @projectsbyif.bsky.social & @adalovelaceinst.bsky.social
connectedbydata.org/events/2025-...
Special thanks to @gavinfreeguard.bsky.social for his dance moves helping us visualise space 😃🕺🪩
connectedbydata.org/events/2025-...
Special thanks to @gavinfreeguard.bsky.social for his dance moves helping us visualise space 😃🕺🪩
February 25, 2025 at 11:29 AM
We're really pleased to be supporting this unconference by @connectedbydata.org.
If you're working in the public sector and / or think it's important that people have a say on decisions about data, digital and AI - sign up below👇
Thurs 20 March, London.
(Nice moves @gavinfreeguard.bsky.social 🕺)
If you're working in the public sector and / or think it's important that people have a say on decisions about data, digital and AI - sign up below👇
Thurs 20 March, London.
(Nice moves @gavinfreeguard.bsky.social 🕺)
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How bad is a bad password?
Are you guilty of using 123456 for a password? How dangerous is it really and how fast can these passwords be cracked?
Sarah from dxw's GovPress team (our website hosting service), shares what happened when we put them to the test.
www.dxw.com/2025/02/how-...
Are you guilty of using 123456 for a password? How dangerous is it really and how fast can these passwords be cracked?
Sarah from dxw's GovPress team (our website hosting service), shares what happened when we put them to the test.
www.dxw.com/2025/02/how-...
How bad is a bad password really?
Sarah from our Govpress team explains the importance of using a good password to avoid brute-force attacks.
www.dxw.com
February 26, 2025 at 10:46 AM
How bad is a bad password?
Are you guilty of using 123456 for a password? How dangerous is it really and how fast can these passwords be cracked?
Sarah from dxw's GovPress team (our website hosting service), shares what happened when we put them to the test.
www.dxw.com/2025/02/how-...
Are you guilty of using 123456 for a password? How dangerous is it really and how fast can these passwords be cracked?
Sarah from dxw's GovPress team (our website hosting service), shares what happened when we put them to the test.
www.dxw.com/2025/02/how-...
dxw's been working with MoJ for 5 years now, which means we've got some good insight into how the system works.
Here's some thoughts from the team about what GDS's blueprint for digital government could look like for services that aim to reduce reoffending and stop people ending up back in prison👇
Here's some thoughts from the team about what GDS's blueprint for digital government could look like for services that aim to reduce reoffending and stop people ending up back in prison👇
What would a Digital Justice Service look like?
Last week we shared our work with the Ministry of Justice to deliver digital services that reduce the chance of reoffending.
Marianne and Adam have been looking to the future and share their vision for a transformed probation service.
bit.ly/4aUpnfT
Last week we shared our work with the Ministry of Justice to deliver digital services that reduce the chance of reoffending.
Marianne and Adam have been looking to the future and share their vision for a transformed probation service.
bit.ly/4aUpnfT
Our vision for the future of probation services
Marianne and Adam share their vision for the future of probation services
bit.ly
February 13, 2025 at 11:50 AM
dxw's been working with MoJ for 5 years now, which means we've got some good insight into how the system works.
Here's some thoughts from the team about what GDS's blueprint for digital government could look like for services that aim to reduce reoffending and stop people ending up back in prison👇
Here's some thoughts from the team about what GDS's blueprint for digital government could look like for services that aim to reduce reoffending and stop people ending up back in prison👇
Reposted by Wendy Coello
What does the new blueprint for digital government mean for the services we all use?
As part of Digital Leaders' Public Sector AI week @dmits.bsky.social and harrytrimble.bsky.social will share their vision for transparency in public service design
Join them on 12 March at 12noon bit.ly/3QgtlWB
As part of Digital Leaders' Public Sector AI week @dmits.bsky.social and harrytrimble.bsky.social will share their vision for transparency in public service design
Join them on 12 March at 12noon bit.ly/3QgtlWB
February 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
What does the new blueprint for digital government mean for the services we all use?
As part of Digital Leaders' Public Sector AI week @dmits.bsky.social and harrytrimble.bsky.social will share their vision for transparency in public service design
Join them on 12 March at 12noon bit.ly/3QgtlWB
As part of Digital Leaders' Public Sector AI week @dmits.bsky.social and harrytrimble.bsky.social will share their vision for transparency in public service design
Join them on 12 March at 12noon bit.ly/3QgtlWB
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We’ve been working with the Ministry of Justice over the last 5 years to deliver digital services that support probation staff in reducing the chance of someone reoffending and ending up back in prison.
Kath shares the progress we’ve made so far
bit.ly/4gnhH6Q
Kath shares the progress we’ve made so far
bit.ly/4gnhH6Q
Reducing reoffending and easing the pressure on prisons
Kath shares our work with the Ministry of Justice to support probation staff in reducing the chance of someone reoffending and ending up back in prison.
bit.ly
February 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We’ve been working with the Ministry of Justice over the last 5 years to deliver digital services that support probation staff in reducing the chance of someone reoffending and ending up back in prison.
Kath shares the progress we’ve made so far
bit.ly/4gnhH6Q
Kath shares the progress we’ve made so far
bit.ly/4gnhH6Q
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The State of Digital Government Review: It's the right ideas, again (and again): https://blog.harrym.com/2025/01/29/the-state-of-digital-government/
January 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The State of Digital Government Review: It's the right ideas, again (and again): https://blog.harrym.com/2025/01/29/the-state-of-digital-government/
Another great role. Please get in touch if this might be you and share with your networks 👇
We're looking for a #Developer (C#/.NET)
This is a hands-on software development role for people with experience with C# or .NET.
We’re committed to making our teams as diverse as we can and welcome non-traditional paths into technology.
www.dxw.com/jobs/develop...
#PublicSectorDigital
This is a hands-on software development role for people with experience with C# or .NET.
We’re committed to making our teams as diverse as we can and welcome non-traditional paths into technology.
www.dxw.com/jobs/develop...
#PublicSectorDigital
Developer (C#/.NET)
Key facts Benefits include Who we are Do you want to help create digital public services that improve lives? We’re an employee-owned agency of technology, design and delivery experts who work exclusiv...
www.dxw.com
January 25, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Another great role. Please get in touch if this might be you and share with your networks 👇
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If you are also spending Saturday here at @ukgovcamp.bsky.social we'd love you to come and say hello to the @dxw.com team #ukgc25
January 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
If you are also spending Saturday here at @ukgovcamp.bsky.social we'd love you to come and say hello to the @dxw.com team #ukgc25
January 18, 2025 at 8:13 AM
I'll be going along, looking forward to catching up with lots of friends in government and beyond.
#ukgc25
#ukgc25
We're chuffed to be sponsoring UKGovCamp again this year, and looking forward to catching up with lots of folks on Saturday.
Loads to talk about - have the missions landed? what's happening with digital inclusion? what's the reality behind the AI headlines? etc.
Hope to see you there :)
#ukgc25
Loads to talk about - have the missions landed? what's happening with digital inclusion? what's the reality behind the AI headlines? etc.
Hope to see you there :)
#ukgc25
January 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I'll be going along, looking forward to catching up with lots of friends in government and beyond.
#ukgc25
#ukgc25
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As we head towards the New Year, we wanted to share a few highlights and thoughts from 2024. And to say a big thank you to our clients, partners and dxw team for the great things we’ve achieved together.
If you’re taking time off over the Christmas period and celebrating, have a great time!
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If you’re taking time off over the Christmas period and celebrating, have a great time!
1/6
December 19, 2024 at 11:59 AM
As we head towards the New Year, we wanted to share a few highlights and thoughts from 2024. And to say a big thank you to our clients, partners and dxw team for the great things we’ve achieved together.
If you’re taking time off over the Christmas period and celebrating, have a great time!
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If you’re taking time off over the Christmas period and celebrating, have a great time!
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Great opp for a Service Designer to develop their career doing work that makes a difference with public and third sector clients 👇
Please share!
Please share!
We are looking for a new Service Designer to join the team.
If you’ve been a #ServiceDesigner for a couple of years, and are experienced with or interested in working on projects for the public sector, please get in touch 👇
www.dxw.com/jobs/service...
If you’ve been a #ServiceDesigner for a couple of years, and are experienced with or interested in working on projects for the public sector, please get in touch 👇
www.dxw.com/jobs/service...
Service Design Practitioner - dxw
Key facts Salary: up to £43,302 per annum Contract: Permanent/full time with flexible working arrangements available Location: Anywhere in the UK Benefits include Who we are dxw works with the public ...
www.dxw.com
December 12, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Great opp for a Service Designer to develop their career doing work that makes a difference with public and third sector clients 👇
Please share!
Please share!
Survived putting up the tree this weekend with 2 new kittens...
December 9, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Survived putting up the tree this weekend with 2 new kittens...
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Thanks to everyone who was able to join us last week at #UKCharityCamp . We've had some really positive feedback and lots of great ideas on how we can keep improving 🫶
Following the event @janemaber.bsky.social has shared her blog on the value of being able to experiment www.dxw.com/2024/12/ukch...
Following the event @janemaber.bsky.social has shared her blog on the value of being able to experiment www.dxw.com/2024/12/ukch...
UK CharityCamp 2024: How can charities embrace failure when every penny counts?
Jane shares her experience of UKCharityCamp and the importance of charities being able to experiment to take full advantage of digital solutions and deliver maximum value for their beneficiaries.
www.dxw.com
December 6, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Thanks to everyone who was able to join us last week at #UKCharityCamp . We've had some really positive feedback and lots of great ideas on how we can keep improving 🫶
Following the event @janemaber.bsky.social has shared her blog on the value of being able to experiment www.dxw.com/2024/12/ukch...
Following the event @janemaber.bsky.social has shared her blog on the value of being able to experiment www.dxw.com/2024/12/ukch...
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Reflections from the Local Government Association Conference 2024. dxw's Molly Gavriel shares her thoughts from inclusion to AI to skills👇
lgiu.org/blog-article...
#LGAConf24 #PublicServices #LocalDigital
lgiu.org/blog-article...
#LGAConf24 #PublicServices #LocalDigital
Local government in the digital space: Reflections from the LGA conference - LGiU
In this article, Molly Gavriel, Senior Business Analyst at dxw, reflects on her highlights from the recent LGA conference, particularly around what local authorities are doing in the digital space. Sh...
lgiu.org
December 9, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Reflections from the Local Government Association Conference 2024. dxw's Molly Gavriel shares her thoughts from inclusion to AI to skills👇
lgiu.org/blog-article...
#LGAConf24 #PublicServices #LocalDigital
lgiu.org/blog-article...
#LGAConf24 #PublicServices #LocalDigital
November 28, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Enjoying the delights of Euston again. But worth it for @ukcharitycamp.bsky.social tomorrow :)
#UKCharityCamp
#UKCharityCamp
November 27, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Enjoying the delights of Euston again. But worth it for @ukcharitycamp.bsky.social tomorrow :)
#UKCharityCamp
#UKCharityCamp
I'll be going along, hope to see some of you there!
We're really excited for UKCharityCamp next week in Brum.
So much hard work behind the scenes to make this happen by
harryharrold.bsky.social and jennywatkinson.bsky.social
👏
Looking forward to lots of sharing with folks working in and with the charity sector about how to do more with less ❤️
So much hard work behind the scenes to make this happen by
harryharrold.bsky.social and jennywatkinson.bsky.social
👏
Looking forward to lots of sharing with folks working in and with the charity sector about how to do more with less ❤️
Hello to all our new followers 👋
7 days until UKCharityCamp is back.
Its full, there will be 35 conversations, decided by the people in the room, on the day. We're sticking to the same "No pitch" format to make it as inclusive as possible.
Thanks to all our sponsors for making this happen.
7 days until UKCharityCamp is back.
Its full, there will be 35 conversations, decided by the people in the room, on the day. We're sticking to the same "No pitch" format to make it as inclusive as possible.
Thanks to all our sponsors for making this happen.
November 21, 2024 at 4:43 PM
I'll be going along, hope to see some of you there!
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Good morning! If you've found my 'UK news and politics' starter pack useful to get you up and running on @bsky.app, please spread the word to new users by giving this a repost.
Cheers!
go.bsky.app/VNsC9bL
Cheers!
go.bsky.app/VNsC9bL
November 12, 2024 at 7:37 AM
Good morning! If you've found my 'UK news and politics' starter pack useful to get you up and running on @bsky.app, please spread the word to new users by giving this a repost.
Cheers!
go.bsky.app/VNsC9bL
Cheers!
go.bsky.app/VNsC9bL
Great post showing how much can be achieved by small empowered teams 👇
Marianne and Hannah worked with Redbridge Council to improve access to Adult Social Care.
They've shared the realities of project delivery on ideal methodologies like co-design with communities, and how they adapted their approach to involve communities in their work.
www.dxw.com/2024/11/from...
They've shared the realities of project delivery on ideal methodologies like co-design with communities, and how they adapted their approach to involve communities in their work.
www.dxw.com/2024/11/from...
From Ideals to Realities: Navigating Complexities in Adult Social Care
Marianne shares how we helped Redbridge Council involve communities in developing a solution to improve access to Adult Social Care, despite short timescales and limited resources.
www.dxw.com
November 13, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Great post showing how much can be achieved by small empowered teams 👇
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It feels like a good time to re-share this post.
We've reached a BIG milestone and finally switched off a significant DfE legacy system, well past its sell-by date.
Opening up opportunities to explore advanced data analytics capabilities - and the use of AI 👏
bit.ly/3Yo5nwj
#LegacyTech #AI
We've reached a BIG milestone and finally switched off a significant DfE legacy system, well past its sell-by date.
Opening up opportunities to explore advanced data analytics capabilities - and the use of AI 👏
bit.ly/3Yo5nwj
#LegacyTech #AI
Excavation, Innovation, Transformation
Tim shares how we decommissioned a legacy platform at the Department for Education
bit.ly
October 28, 2024 at 12:29 PM
It feels like a good time to re-share this post.
We've reached a BIG milestone and finally switched off a significant DfE legacy system, well past its sell-by date.
Opening up opportunities to explore advanced data analytics capabilities - and the use of AI 👏
bit.ly/3Yo5nwj
#LegacyTech #AI
We've reached a BIG milestone and finally switched off a significant DfE legacy system, well past its sell-by date.
Opening up opportunities to explore advanced data analytics capabilities - and the use of AI 👏
bit.ly/3Yo5nwj
#LegacyTech #AI
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Us lot at @dxw.bsky.social have written down some ideas about the designing a digital centre in gov:
1. Move digital procurement to the centre
2. Nationalise the workforce
3. Break up back-office systems
4. Designing the post-digital public service
www.dxw.com/2024/10/4-id...
1. Move digital procurement to the centre
2. Nationalise the workforce
3. Break up back-office systems
4. Designing the post-digital public service
www.dxw.com/2024/10/4-id...
October 24, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Us lot at @dxw.bsky.social have written down some ideas about the designing a digital centre in gov:
1. Move digital procurement to the centre
2. Nationalise the workforce
3. Break up back-office systems
4. Designing the post-digital public service
www.dxw.com/2024/10/4-id...
1. Move digital procurement to the centre
2. Nationalise the workforce
3. Break up back-office systems
4. Designing the post-digital public service
www.dxw.com/2024/10/4-id...
Marianne's blog post making the point that tackling legacy tech is a lever for transformation. Not just shifting the same issues onto slightly shinier architecture 👇
In our latest newsletter @dmits.bsky.social and @richardpope.org explore how to create better public services as part of DigitalLeaders' week.
Plus we answer your questions on tackling legacy tech and Marianne shares 3 ways service design can help teams move away from old systems.
bit.ly/3NC9Bez
Plus we answer your questions on tackling legacy tech and Marianne shares 3 ways service design can help teams move away from old systems.
bit.ly/3NC9Bez
October 24, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Marianne's blog post making the point that tackling legacy tech is a lever for transformation. Not just shifting the same issues onto slightly shinier architecture 👇
Pretty exciting to see these 2 together talking about how to actually do this stuff...
@richardpope.org will now join Dave in this session next week 👇
Experts in the what - and crucially - the how, they'll discuss the future of our public services. And what DSIT can learn from the institutional memory in and around government.
Mon 14 Oct, 1pm
week.digileaders.com/talks/drivin...
Experts in the what - and crucially - the how, they'll discuss the future of our public services. And what DSIT can learn from the institutional memory in and around government.
Mon 14 Oct, 1pm
week.digileaders.com/talks/drivin...
October 11, 2024 at 10:13 AM
Pretty exciting to see these 2 together talking about how to actually do this stuff...