...research must address research gaps or incorporate novel ideas. In the OIT, thinking outside the box is key to fostering new relationships across Whitehall and proposing new policy projects. (6)...
The Open Innovation Team (OIT) is a great example of disruptive innovation in government: in 2016 they crafted a completely new way of securing resources, creating services of value to...
...to “distribute failure” and teaching civil servants to “cherish criticism” from outside experts. We often set a high bar for evidence when it comes to new ideas, but we don’t...
...Innovation necessarily involves experimentation, learning and adaptation Introducing a new product or service is a complex process that’s certain to involve unexpected twists. We don’t do ourselves any favours when...
...feel incredibly welcome. I found that starting something totally new online was a novel but useful experience. I imagine that working from home is going to become more of a...
We’re Rosa and Sophia, PhD students from Cambridge University, currently working in the Open Innovation Team (OIT). OIT is a new unit based in the Cabinet Office that works to...
...discuss partner benefits. UPDATE: following a request to extend the deadline for submitting applications to partner with the Open Innovation Team, we have agreed to set a new deadline of...
...look forward to applying my new skills in a research environment. After my PhD I may return to the Civil Service and if so, I look forward to helping spark...
...new action plan will include some online elements. How government engages citizens online Governments use of the internet to engage citizens has mostly been centered around: Service delivery e.g. applying...
...online advertisements, or appreciated the recommendations when doing online shopping. Targeted advertising may seem benign, but when the same ideas are applied to politics or news it can lead to...