Ep 7. How can I be ready for the future of work in the public service?

The public service is changing fast. From new technologies to different ways of working, it can feel overwhelming to keep up. So, how do you prepare for what's coming next?

IPAA Insiders Host Jo Rose sits down with two guests who've been thinking deeply about this challenge. They share practical ideas about staying relevant, embracing change, and finding opportunities to innovate from within government.

Key Insights

• Why the mindset you bring to work matters more than any specific skill
• How to create space for new ideas in your team or department
• What past waves of change can teach us about navigating the current moment
• Simple ways to start experimenting with emerging technologies
• Why curiosity beats expertise when it comes to preparing for the future

Guests
Megan Maletic - Partner at Deloitte Consulting and lead consulting partner for NSW Government. With a background spanning nursing, community health education, and senior public sector roles, Megan brings unique insights on transformation and change management in government.

Mark Webb - President of IPAA NSW and Chief Executive of Parliamentary Services. With an engineering and computer science background, Mark offers a historical perspective on technological change and practical advice for navigating emerging technologies.

Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned leader, this conversation offers actionable insights you can apply right away.

No overwhelming predictions - just honest talk about how to thrive in a changing workplace.

SHOW CREDITS
Host: Jo Rose
Writers: Alessia Campagna, Nicola Hardy and Jo Rose
Producer and Editor: Alessia Campagna
Technical Producer: Anthony Watson
Executive Producers: Jo Rose and Nicola Hardy

Music Credits:
Let The Good Times Roll: Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll
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Enchanted Puzzle: Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/enchanted-puzzle
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Easy Flow: Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/hybridas/easy-flow
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Not That Easy: Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/not-that-easy
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On Tiptoes: Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/on-tiptoes

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