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We are moved and deeply saddened to hear that Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has died.

Socitm offers our most sincere condolences to the royal family and pays tribute to Her Majesty's commitment to public service

Another extraordinary year for members and us. Here are some of our best bits - Socitm in Review. Thank you 👏

Socitm 2021: The year in review - Socitm During another challenging year for the public sector, our society and its members have achieved so much to be proud of. Here we take a look back over 2021 to pull out some of the highlights we have delivered.

Members, join our free mentoring programme to support your professional development https://socitm.net/lead/mentoring/

We will be online from 11am on Wednesday 9 February https://socitm.net/events/the-magic-of-mentoring-mentoring-programme-launch-session/ looking at how mentoring benefits everyone; mentees, mentors and their organisations. Get tips on how to create a successful mentoring relationship and advice on how to avoid some typical mistakes

Mentoring - Socitm Mentoring is one of a number of ways in which to inspire, inform and empower anyone to achieve their personal and career objectives.

Today's themed webinar is now available to watch again (or for the first time - it's worth it😉). Bring a pen and paper ... https://socitm.net/resource-hub/webinars/making-and-embracing-changes-in-2022/

NEW Digital Trends 2022
No examination of digital trends could omit the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, our perspective identifies key trends that lie in the spaces between different technologies and how these will affect the public sector
https://socitm.net/resource-hub/policy-corner/public-sector-digital-trends-2022/

2 days of amazing conversations at the 'Ethical Use of emerging Technologies & Data 2021' virtual conference cosponsored by Codemantra and led by partners Socitm, Information Security-for London & Splunk.

The views echoed in the session on 'Practical Ethics in the Face of COVID' by Mark McCallum were very spot-on, alongside views of co-panelists - Sue Daley, Lisa Talia Moretti, Julian Tait, Kate Lindley & Ryan Falcon-Hay, brilliantly chaired by Mark Lumley.

Join us for the final day tomorrow - July 16, 2021

Read more: https://lnkd.in/dSP4NxX

With President's Week done, the events schedule moves on 😉 So here's what's happening next 🔽 Members, what will you join?

Tuesday 15 June
The Perspectives on digital in housing workshop series (with our colleagues at Socitm Advisory ) continues at 10.30 with experts from Lewisham Homes and Yorkshire Housing
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/events/event/perspectives-on-digital-in-housing-white-paper-and-workshop-series-2431/

Wednesday 16 June
Learn more about Core Technology Systems' complete guide to working from home from Paul Saer for Webinar Wednesday
https://socitm.net/events/webinar-wednesday-core-june-2021/

Thursday 17 June
The Perspectives on digital in housing workshop series (with our colleagues at Socitm Advisory ) continues at 10.30 with experts from AsterGroup, Johnnie Johnson Housing and the South Yorkshire Housing Association
https://hqnetwork.co.uk/events/event/perspectives-on-digital-in-housing-white-paper-and-workshop-series-2431/

Friday 18 June
Join your colleagues in the North West from 10:00 to consider the return to the office, hybrid working and post-Covid recovery
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/socitm-share-local-june-2021-north-west-virtual-meet-up-registration-125065340801

Members, we hope to see you this week (before the events calendar breaks for Easter 🍫🐇)

22-March Our first Top Talent programme of 2021 kicks off today, so if you couldn't make this one it is also running in April, July and September 👍
https://socitm.net/events/?region=0&type=39&host=0&sortby=upcoming

24-March with
Using your data ethically to unlock saving and build back better, post Covid19
https://socitm.net/events/webinar-wednesday-ethical-use-of-emerging-technologies-data-march-2021/

26-March Share Local meeting with your colleagues in the London and South region
https://socitm.net/events/share-local-london-south-march-2021/

Celebrating International Women's Day. A message from Nadira Hussain (our Director of Leadership development and research) acknowledging the role played by brilliant women in the public sector digital, data and technology community https://www.ukauthority.com/articles/socitm-and-ukauthority-women-in-ddat/

Members, what's happening this week?

Mon-08-Tue-09-Mar Cyber Breach Workshop
https://socitm.net/events/cyber-breach-workshop-march-2021/
If you've missed this one, join us again in June https://socitm.net/events/cyber-breach-workshop-june-2021/

Decision time on Friday:
1) Join Alison Hughes, Martin Ferguson, Rob McNally and President Sam Smith for day 3 of UK Authority's Powering Digital Public Services
https://ukauthority.com/events/powering-digital-public-services/
or
2) Meet your colleagues in the South West region
https://socitm.net/events/share-local-south-west-march-2021/

"We are on the cusp of real change. A time to challenge and scrutinise what we do and how we do it more effectively in an inclusive way.

"An opportunity to share our collective expertise, knowledge, experience in the sector and embrace the technological advancement that we are witnessing to make a difference – what an exciting proposition!"

Nadira Hussain, Director of Leadership Development & Research, Socitm, shares insight into the rise of technology and digital solutions in public services.

Read the post - https://igpp.org.uk/blog/article/guest-post-2020-year-challenge-discovery-and-innovation