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September 2025 Event ChatGPT Write-up

transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · 12d

Our AI generated write-up : docs.google.com/document/d/1...

And our AI generated podcast based on the event : drive.google.com/file/d/1wk21...

September 2025 Event ChatGPT Write-up The ninth TransformGov Talks took place in September 2025, chaired by Gavin Freeguard. The series, inspired by GovCamp and similar civic-tech gatherings, provide...

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TransformGov Talks : September 2025

transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · 12d

Audio on Spotify : open.spotify.com/episode/3Srg...

And Apple Podcasts : podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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TransformGov Talks : September 2025

transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · 12d

The video is on YouTube.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVu7...

YouTube video by TransformGov Talks

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · 12d

This was followed by Ben Sauer, author/speaker/coach: teaching people the art of strategic storytelling, on “Always Be Creating Clarity: Daily habits for strategic storytelling”.

transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · 12d

We had another great session at the MoJ yesterday thanks to our excellent sponsors GovCamp, DXW, TPX, Public Digital, Anmut and Oxford Insights.

Dr Moira Nicolson and Holly Marquez, Senior spoke on “Failing Forward: Why Planning for AI Disasters Unlocks Breakthrough Innovation”.

TransformGov Talks : September 2025 · Luma

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Jeffrey Allen @jallen300.bsky.social · 16d

Really looking for to Wed night's TransformGov Talks on
Unlocking breakthrough innovation by planning for AI disasters
and daily habits for strategic storytelling...

Sign up here for interesting chat and free 🍕🍕🍕 (if you join in person in London): luma.com/sm09nslz

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks to everyone who shared our latest advert!

transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · 23d

🚨 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"

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Please share! Thanks 🙏

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

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · 26d

Would you like to help out with TGT?

We've had many great speakers and really good chat. To keep it going we need 1 or 2 people to join us. One evening a month at the MoJ, a 30 min weekly call and maybe an hour a week of actions. If you're interested email [email protected]. Thanks!

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Gavin Freeguard @gavinfreeguard.bsky.social · Sep 4

A bit of a comms special - looking forward to hearing from @moiranics.bsky.social and Holly on how they rolled out an AI tool to comms professionals in government, and @bensauer.net on how to be engaging!

Sign up to join us in person or online: luma.com/sm09nslz

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · Sep 3

🚨 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 🙏

TransformGov Talks : Eighth event · Luma

Andrew Knight, Head of UK Government's Policy Design Community Jessica Batt - Transforming Public Procurement, Cabinet Office Live stream will be here : …

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · Aug 26

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · Aug 11

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · Aug 4

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · Aug 4

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · Aug 4

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · Aug 4

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · Aug 4

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · Aug 4

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Join us at 6pm on Wednesday the 27th of August at the Buckingham Arms for the first TransformGov Talks Summer Drinks.

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · Aug 11

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · Aug 4

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🍺🍹🍷🥛 TGT Summer Drinks!! 🥛🍷🍹🍺

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · Aug 4

🍺🍹🍷🥛 TGT Summer Drinks!! 🥛🍷🍹🍺

Join us at 6pm on Wednesday the 27th of August at the Buckingham Arms for the first TransformGov Talks Summer Drinks.

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