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I will be featured in a presentation tomorrow! Please watch! From theory to practice: How DC used participatory design to improve their housing voucher program Date & Time: April 11, 2024 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time Description A lot of us have read the textbook on participatory design. But what does it look like to put theory into practice? In 2023, the DC government tried it out in their housing voucher program. They hired five residents—voucher clients—to shape a research plan, co-lead research activities, develop solutions, and prioritize next steps for District leaders. This session is a candid conversation with members of The Lab @ DC (a DC government agency) and the resident researchers hired to co-lead the work. The Lab will discuss the mechanics of hiring, training, and organizing for this process—both what worked and what they’d do differently next time. Resident researchers will share their experience presenting to District leaders and share practical tips on how to take care of yourself when work can be re-traumatizing. Attendees will walk away with guidance on how to put participatory design principles into practice and replicate this model in their jurisdictions. #codeforamerica https://lnkd.in/eztMYtuG

Co-creation is essential in public services as it involves the active participation of citizens in both the design and delivery of services. By engaging users directly, public service providers can design offerings that better meet real needs, fostering stronger legitimacy and trust in public institutions. This collaborative approach enhances service design by incorporating diverse perspectives, leading to more effective and sustainable outcomes that truly benefit communities. But why is it still not common practice for service design in government? One reason is the complexity and inertia within public institutions, which often prioritise established procedures over innovative approaches. Additionally, there is a lack of training and resources to implement co-creation effectively, and sometimes, skepticism about whether it can lead to tangible results. Breaking down these barriers requires a cultural shift toward valuing collaboration and recognising citizens as active partners in the creation of public services. In the paper 'Beyond Co-Production: Value Creation and Public Services', Stephen P. Osborne, Greta Nasi, and Madeline Powell argue that co-production is only one aspect of a broader value creation model in public services. They advocate for a more holistic approach that incorporates insights from public administration and service management, suggesting that the full potential of participatory design is best realised when integrated within a larger ecosystem of value creation. The authors introduce a comprehensive model and holistic approach that redefine how value is co-created in public services, urging professionals to think beyond isolated processes and consider a broader ecosystem. Would you like to learn more about service design in government and how to co-design? We offer you the possibility to combine the 8-week course 'Design for public services' and the 4-week training 'Co-design for societal impact'. Have a look here and let us know! 👉 Design for public services: https://lnkd.in/dnJb3THE 👉 Co-design for societal impact: https://lnkd.in/dsmh9ZJu 👉 The paper can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dzhNNxu #servicedesign #publicservices #valuecocreation #codesign #cocreation #publicmanagement #servicemanagement #paticipatorydesign #policydesign

Edition 40 of Service Codesign practice and research week-notes. Its been a reasonably positive week, with some catch ups that inspired, and helped forward progress 🎢... Read two great articles that gave inspiration in both research and practice worlds: 🔬Can science on transformation transition science? Lessons from co-design (Susanne Moser, 2016), and 💡The diversity of participatory design research practice (Kim Halscov and Nicolai Hansen, 2015) These articles show the importance of 'meaningful in-depth engagement' and that when done well design can be transformative. Also shows that it is important to focus on at least two aspects: politics, people, context, methods and product/solutions can improve quality of life for beneficiaries.... And now to planning for week 41. Have a good one 🙂 🫱🏻🫲🏻 The Open University #phdlife #designleadership #servicedesign #codesign #designpsychology #designingjustice #pracademia #humancentreddesign #usercentereddesign #universaldesign #inclusivedesign #publicservice

What a great first day of our 2 day Org Topologies™ 🗺️ 🚀 Masterclass! Hungry for day 2! With Alexey Krivitsky 🌈 & Roland Flemm #businessagility #Scrum #agilestrategy #agiletransformation #digitaltransformation Rapid Circle Rapid Circle Advisory Rapid Circle Nederland

Curious how energy efficient building initiatives could affect educational design? Check out this presentation at A4LE LearningSCAPES

As part of the upcoming soft launch for the Digital Design Hub, we’re building a repository of design case studies showcasing innovative projects across local and national government and beyond! To make this a rich resource, we’re looking for projects of all sizes, from small scale pilots to large national initiatives. Whether you’ve developed a user-centric digital service, led an effective transformation project, or solved a complex policy challenge through collaboration and design, we’d love to feature your work! If you have a story to share or know of a project that should be highlighted, please get in touch by clicking the link below! https://lnkd.in/eJXUUnYj There is also still time to sign up for the soft launch of Digital Design Hub sign up here to get exclusive early access: https://lnkd.in/eDNKt_4a #BetterPublicServices #EngagedResearch #InclusiveDigitalServices #DigitalInnovation #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU Funded under the National Challenge Fund which was established under the government’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), funded by the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility. The fund is coordinated and administered by Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland. Research Ireland Nimbus Research Centre Better Public Services Susan Rea Dr Mary Galvin Denise Heffernan Michelle O'Keeffe (PhD) Sarah Hayes Nathan O Riordan Donnagh Toomey

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The paper by Li et al. presents a service design project implemented to alleviate the social isolation in senior homes during the pandemic. With the outcome including technology education, communication channels, art events, and support tools. Read More: https://lnkd.in/egJ7i_M4 #TheDesignJournal #Design #DesignResearch

Teachers are the true architects of tomorrow, and today we celebrate you! Teachers are more than just educators—they're mentors, guides, and the ones who see our potential when we can't see it ourselves. Thank you for lighting the path, even on the darkest days. #HappyTeachersDay! #HappyTeachersDay #ThankYouTeachers #InspiringHearts #GuidingLight #ForeverGrateful #omksolutions #networking #growwithOMK #digitalagency #digitalproblems #digitalmarketing #digitalservices #onlineservices #digitalcompanies #digital #digitally #creativecommunity #digitalcommunity #digitalmarketingagencyonline

Save The Date: Focus on Universal Design for Learning - Connect with peers & resources in person or online. - Work on fall planning. - Grow your inclusive practice. - See how universal design can benefit your students and you! Aug. 27 - 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Watch Staff News & CTL blasts for info. #GeorgianCTL #ProfessionalDevelopment #FacultyDevelopment