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Lee Dunn

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Head of the Digital Academy | Head of SGORR | Government Digital & Data | Scottish Government & UK Civil Service 🌐 https://digitalacademy.gov.scot 🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dunnlee

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Digital strategy for Scotland: vision statement This strategic vision sets out our ambition to build a nation where digital connects our people to opportunities, creates economic growth and delivers improved public services. It contributes to Publi...

The new national Digital Strategy Vision has implications for #education in Scotland. Something for schools, teachers, colleges and universities to consider. The Vision is underpinned by several delivery plans.

#edu #edusky #digitallearning

www.gov.scot/publications...

20.11.2025 10:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Digital strategy for Scotland: sustainable digital public services - delivery plan 2025-2028 This plan sets out the actions we are taking in the short term to deliver sustainable digital public services and make real our strategic vision. It contributes to Public Service Reform and is a colla...

Digital Strategy for Scotland: Sustainable Digital Public Services - Delivery Plan 2025-2028

www.gov.scot/publications...

20.11.2025 08:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Scottish Digital Academy We provide high quality professional learning and training to public and third sector staff to build digital skills and talent. Our aim is to support the transformation of services by being focussed o...

Think Data and AI begins this week. A month of professional learning and discussion across the Scottish Public and Third Sectors.

Find out more at digitalacademy.gov.scot/capability/t...

03.11.2025 08:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Digital Scotland is the annual summit for technology and policy leaders engaged in building Scotland’s future public services.

This year, we look forward to showcasing a new national Digital Strategy, designed and led by Scottish Government and the local government umbrella organisation, COSLA.

18.08.2025 09:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ochil Hills and around Central Scotland at the moment until I find my legs again πŸ˜…

30.07.2025 08:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning! Up at 6am and back in the saddle. It’s been a few years since I cycled regularly, but it felt great to get back to it. Back in 2021, I clocked up 300 miles for SAMH and dropped a few stone, cycling really is a game-changer for both physical and mental health.

30.07.2025 06:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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People need to know how to use AI to create efficiency and better user experiences. | Lee Dunn People need to know how to use AI to create efficiency and better user experiences. And we need people with the skills to design, develop and deploy appropriate AI-augmented solutions. The growing in...

Data and AI Professional Learning - read more about the work I’m leading across the public sector www.linkedin.com/posts/dunnle...

13.07.2025 14:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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No one sector has all the answers. | Lee Dunn No one sector has all the answers. But together? We might get somewhere. We all know that we face global challenges, from conflict, climate change and economic instability to rapid technological dis...

Industry, academia and public sector partnerships - no one sector has all the answers but together, we might get somewhere.

www.linkedin.com/posts/dunnle...

10.07.2025 05:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We don’t just need more professional learning, we need high-quality professional learning. | Lee Dunn We don’t just need more professional learning, we need high-quality professional learning. That’s why a new national model of professional learning is in development, co-designed with a wide range of...

National Model of Professional Learning

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08.07.2025 07:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why are we still reinventing the wheel in public sector professional learning? | Lee Dunn Why are we still reinventing the wheel in public sector professional learning? Open Education Resources (OER) aren’t new. In fact, UNESCO has been advocating for them for years. Yet, in the public se...

Open Education Resources (OER)

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08.07.2025 07:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Digital Capability Advisory Group (DCAG) is developing a joint public and third sector action plan to develop digital capability in Scotland. | Lee Dunn The Digital Capability Advisory Group (DCAG) is developing a joint public and third sector action plan to develop digital capability in Scotland. - Scottish Government (Digital Academy) - Digital Of...

My latest post on the National Digital Capability Advisory Group www.linkedin.com/posts/dunnle...

06.07.2025 13:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s #LondonTechWeek, I’ve been enjoying the stories others are sharing about their journeys in digital, data and technology . | Lee Dunn It’s #LondonTechWeek, I’ve been enjoying the stories others are sharing about their journeys in digital, data and technology . So here’s a little of mine. When I left school in 1997, I had no idea I’...

It’s #LondonTechWeek so I thought I’d share my career story!

www.linkedin.com/posts/dunnle...

02.07.2025 07:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Reflections from the Government Transformation Summit | Lee Dunn Reflections from the Government Transformation Summit It was a thought-provoking day at the Government Transformation Summit, with keynotes from Andrew Weston MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of Sta...

Read my reflections from the recent Government #Transformation Summit on #Data and #AI in London.

www.linkedin.com/posts/dunnle...

01.07.2025 06:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out my leadership post via LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/dunnlee

01.07.2025 06:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Public service reform strategy launched Blueprint for enhancing lives and communities.

Public Services Reform Strategy

More than 80 actions are set out to drive change and make Scotland’s public services fit for the future. These include leadership and cultural change across the public sector, embracing automation and publishing a new Digital Strategy.

www.gov.scot/news/public-...

19.06.2025 17:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My key thought for the day - an organisation’s learning quotient is now a critical success factor. It reflects how quickly people can absorb, adapt and apply new technologies in an evolving digital landscape. The scorching weather wasn’t too shabby, either!

18.06.2025 17:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Down in London for a meeting with Government Digital Service, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Government Digital and Data. Lots of discussion and a particularly engaging conversation around AI and organisational investment in professional learning.

18.06.2025 17:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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On my way to Glasgow for the Gartner leadership symposium on leading public services in times of uncertainty. I’m particularly interested in anti-fragility and moving beyond resilience toward thriving in complex environments.

17.06.2025 06:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Last week, I attended Civil Service Live to represent Scottish Government and the Digital Academy. I had the pleasure of speaking with the Permanent Secretary about our leadership programmes and the upcoming public sector AI and data week. More to follow!

16.06.2025 08:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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DataFest 2025!

12.05.2025 20:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Heading across to Edinburgh for DataFest 2025. If you see me there, come and say hello.

12.05.2025 12:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Technology and Innovation in the UK | Bay Area Council Economic Institute

The UK today stands as Europe’s premier center for technology innovation, venture investment, and startup activity. Here’s an interesting US report via Bay Area Economy.

www.bayareaeconomy.org/report/techn...

09.05.2025 05:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s the end of a busy week. First day of the Senior Civil Servant digital leadership programme done and an excellent day with my team to plan future management for the Government Digital and Data Profession. Next up: finalising the Academy Business Plan.

09.05.2025 05:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On my way to Edinburgh to talk at the Microsoft TechHer event on AI, digital skills and empowerment for women.

01.05.2025 06:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I had a great conversation today with Scottish Government statisticians about agile leadership and transformation. My key message? It’s not about digital or tech, it’s about people, the way we interact, and how we work together.

30.04.2025 17:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Heading through to Glasgow to speak at Leading in a Digital World. Today, I’ll be talking about leading agile and intent based leadership.

01.04.2025 07:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to those graduating from the Empowering Women Leading Cyber programme.

06.03.2025 12:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In Dundee today, engaging with the government’s digital, data, and technology community at Social Security Scotland. Great discussions on the profession, learning, strategy, and culture. This afternoon, I’ll be outlining future plans from the emerging Digital Academy business plan.

05.03.2025 11:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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AI Course for Everyone - Living with AI This accessible course requires no prior knowledge and empowers you to understand AI’s societal impact and navigate its opportunities with confidence. Learn about AI and its impact on the world we liv...

This free course breaks down Artificial Intelligence as it exists today - without the jargon or confusion. Public and third sector organisations in Scotland can integrate it into their own learning management system (LMS).

livingwithai.me

04.03.2025 10:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Keep fighting on, brother. You’ve got this!

03.03.2025 21:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0