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The Chamberlain to be heard.

The Committee received a verbal update from the Chamberlain, concerning an update on the co-creation sessions. The Committee heard that sessions had been held with workers across the Corporation and its institutions for engagement for the future Digital Strategy. This was being aligned with the new Corporate Plan and People Strategy. Opinions were sought on what workers felt was important, likes, and dislikes in connection with DITS. Positive comments had been received on on-site service desk and field team, and therefore bringing the service in-house was being considered. There had been negative comments on the connectivity. There had also been a focus on data, which had been a popular session with workers. Once the Digital Strategy had been drafted, it would be received at the Extended Leadership Board (ELB).

It was suggested that the sessions be extended to elected Members, which was agreed to be arranged.

Following questions on learning and training, the Committee heard that there had been a strong focus within the sessions to upskill the workforce ahead of the arrival of new technology. This could be achieved by holding sessions with external speakers, or having bitesize or on-demand training that could be undertaken more often and being able to fit in within officer’s working schedules.