This training will ground you in key concepts of digital government and explore building buy-in for digital transformation. We’ll discuss what digital means when it comes to government and how it’s influencing everything from how we work, to what we expect, to how residents interact with their governments. We’ll introduce some foundational concepts and practices like human-centered design, Agile, and open government, as well as discuss how you might apply this in your day-to-day work as a public servant.  This training…

How can we improve the way governments buy technology? At Civic Hall Toronto, we’ve noticed that conversations about government innovation often turn into conversations about procurement. The way governments buy things–especially digital things–can make innovation difficult. But procurement can also be a powerful tool for enabling greater collaboration between the public and private sectors, and for bringing practices like agile development and usability testing into government. On October 26, Civic Hall Toronto is hosting a special event for government members…

Led by digital government educator Kelly Halseth and Civic Tech Toronto community organizers Alex Jung and Jake Miller, this workshop will introduce government members to the concept of civic tech and the vibrant world of local civic tech organizing. Civic tech communities and the projects they spearhead are making a signifiant impact the world over by leveraging the power of technology and design for the common good. Understanding how to collaborate with civic tech communities is crucial for engaging residents in addressing civic…

Developed and led by agile trainer Matt Thompson, Agile for Humans is a hands-on workshop covering agile basics that work in the real world. Why “Agile for Humans?” The challenge is simple: agile methods like Scrum really work – but are often intimidating to implement, require more training than busy professionals really want or need, and can be hard to apply in hybrid or non-technical teams working in areas other than software development. “Agile for Humans” is a workshop designed…

Led by Design Strategist Meghan Hellstern, this full-day workshop will introduce you to human-centered design – a mindset and process for creative problem-solving. This session is intended for public servants and others working in public good contexts at all levels who are interested in learning more about the mindset and methods of design thinking and human-centered design (HCD). It will also expose participants to the key practices under this umbrella: ideation, prototyping and testing. This course is built for those…

Led by Design Strategist Meghan Hellstern, this workshop will help you become familiar with the tools and techniques associated with human-centered design. This session is intended for public servants and others working in public good contexts at all levels who are interested in diving deeper into a critical set of practices under the human-centered design and design thinking umbrella: ideation, prototyping and testing. This course is built for participants with some basic knowledge of human-centered design as it will expose participants…

The City of Toronto’s Human Services Integration (HSI) project is a multi-year partnership that is transforming the way in which residents access three income support programs in the city. The project is a case study in breaking down silos and delivering human services in a more human-centered, digitally accessible way. Come join us for a quick presentation and demo on HSI with Trish Lenz (Policy Development Officer) and Ian Boodhai (Senior Business Analyst) and a conversation over coffee with fellow Civic…

This introductory training workshop will ground you in key principles and practices of digital government and how it can lead to better outcomes for residents. We’ll hone in on three competencies we believe are key for leading digital transformation in the public sector: user-centricity, working iteratively, and co-creation, and give you a rundown of Civic Hall Toronto workshop topics.  This training is for government members only. Government members can RSVP here. Please email shea@codefor.ca to learn more.

Led by Code for Canada educator Kelly Halseth with contributions from Civic Tech Toronto organizers, this workshop will introduce government members to civic tech and local civic tech organizing. Civic tech communities and the projects they spearhead are making a significant impact the world over by leveraging the power of technology and design for the common good. Understanding how to collaborate with civic tech communities is crucial for engaging residents in addressing civic challenges, and for building stronger, more effective public services. This…

Mystified by how "data" fits into your work? Uncertain how to best use the data you have? Curious about all the hype around machine learning and AI? Led by Alex Chen, Senior Statistics Advisor with the provincial Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, this session will go over the fundamentals of data in a government environment. Built for those who are interested in starting to explore all things data, it will provide best practices, tools and techniques around data…

Developed and led by agile trainer Matt Thompson, Agile for Public Good is a hands-on workshop covering agile basics that work in the real world. The challenge is simple: agile methods like Scrum really work – but are often intimidating to implement, require more training than busy professionals really want or need, and can be hard to apply in hybrid or non-technical teams working in areas other than software development. Agile for Public Good is a workshop designed to bridge…

Excited about best practices and tools for data visualization? Keen to learn how to present the data you have in an informative, visually engaging way? Curious about the ethical implications of data being used for evidence-based policy making? Join us for the next instalment of our Monthly Member Event series on Data Visualization. Building from our Data 101 in Government event, this Lunch & Learn event will showcase techniques for data visualization in government, with a focus on crafting an…