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🤣 Looking to bring a bit of humour into your next research session? Made Tech Academy alumni, Ciara Atkinson shares her take on why humour makes her a better user researcher and 4 tips you can try yourself. 👉https://hubs.li/Q02HYr5T0 #UX #UserResearch

Discover the power of data storytelling in our first Made Tech LinkedIn newsletter, 'Turning numbers into narratives.' Watch our data experts get grilled at a Q&A session, find out what we think the priorities should be for a digital National Care Service, and see how the Met Office uses a new data platform to integrate user feedback. Subscribe ✏ and stay up-to-date with all the latest hot topics. #MadeTechInsights #DataDrivenInsights

We're at a crucial point for transforming public services in health and social care. Significant progress has been made, but there's more to do. Here are our 5 key recommendations for Wes Streeting and his team to deliver the National Care Service. 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02HMKH60 #WesStreeting #DHSC #NationalCareService #SocialCare

Monitoring forecasting accuracy and creating a user-centred experience is at the heart of what the Met Office do. By partnering with Made Tech, they can now interrogate hundreds of thousands of individual pieces of user feedback from millions of daily users of the Met Office public website and mobile apps. Take a look at this case study to find out how our new analytics platform provides real-time insights and helps the UK public stay safe and thrive. https://hubs.li/Q02HsBgk0 #metoffice #datadriveninsights #dataanalytics

Jim Stamp, Head of Data at Made Tech knows that understanding and declaring the quality of data is crucial for both AI advancement and data sharing between departments. This focus on data quality has brought renewed attention to the need for better data management. At a recent event hosted by Government Transformation Magazine, Jim got together with other civil servants to set out how to tackle some of the challenges around data governance. The event takeaways were that to truly leverage existing data, organisations needed to: get citizen buy-in to data sharing, manage your data well, secure leadership commitment, and use AI judiciously. To find out more, take a look at the blog 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02GKm6z0 #DataGovernance #AI #DataManagement #DataQuality

According to attendees at yesterday's #LGAi, many local authority projects on AI fail to gather momentum due to fears around the new tech and a lack of data and understanding of the use cases…but a strong business case can set your project up for success. Yesterday Kelly Newcomb attended The LGAi Unconference in London and had the opportunity to hear from representatives across various local authorities who had experience launching AI-centred projects within their organisation. This blog summarises their experiences and their advice to help demystify AI and build a strong business case for AI adoption within other local authorities. #AI #BusinessCase #Innovation #LocalAuthorities #DigitalTransformation https://lnkd.in/eiaMDAsq

Transparency is key in understanding how AI models interact with data. Whether it's classifying individuals or predicting outcomes, being able to explain ‘how’ you got to a decision is crucial. It’s also pretty helpful if you can articulate it in a way that other people can understand. Find out more about 'responsible AI' in James Poulten's latest Made Tech Insiders blog: https://hubs.li/Q02GKl5T0 #ResponsibleAI #TechTransparency #DataGovernance #AIInnovation

Dani Swift, Designer at Made Tech, learned one crucial lesson at the start of her journey: "You are not the user." This simple, yet powerful reminder, helps her check her assumptions, stay user-focused and create public sector services that truly benefit citizens. In her latest Made Tech Insiders blog, she shares her top tips on how to produce solutions that help deliver ‘tech for good’. Take a look here 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02DRSJg0 #UserExperience #UX #InteractionDesigner

"How can you avoid a discovery that’s never done – or never delivers value? The answer is to recognise the type of discovery you’re facing and be prepared to break some rules." So, next time - take a moment to adapt your approach to the environment and don’t be afraid to bend the rules a little bit to get the most out of your disco time. 🪩 🕺 https://hubs.li/Q02DRNbp0

Making a real-life impact is something that Thom Beckett finds really fulfilling in his day job. In his latest role as Lead Consultant (leaving behind his days as Primary School Teacher), he’s picked up some useful top tips around digital transformation: ✔️ Put users first: Even the best tech in the world can fall short if you don’t listen to and understand the user's needs. 🌟 ✔️ Communicate your vision: Get buy-in from all levels to avoid scepticism and make sure that everyone sees the project's impact. 🗣️ ✔️ Break down silos: Bring together diverse perspectives to spark innovation and find better solutions. 🤝 ✔️ Understand what you’re measuring: Tailor your success metrics to each project, whether it's speeding up timelines or enhancing process quality. 📊 Discover how to make tech work better for people in Thom’s latest Insiders blog. https://hubs.li/Q02DJPc90 #DigitalTransformation #TechTips #UserCentricDesign #TechForGood