Craig Thomler's guest appearances

Craig Thomler

GovComms: The Future of Government Communication

Peak State Podcast: How Leaders Level Up

Pat Duffy

Bob Hoffman

Oscar Trimboli

Mitch Joel

Jeff Haden

Ian Cleary

David Marshall

Craig Hodges

Mark Evans

Eddie Jones

Tim Conway

Sarah Smith

Matthew Perry

Michelle Harrison

Brenda Duran

OwlTail

Craig has 25 years’ experience in the digital industry and is passionate about boosting organisational performance through the use of digital strategies and tools. Craig has previously managed and created start-up companies, and served in a variety of senior roles in both government and private sectors.  Throughout his professional career, Craig has led national digital projects, designed innovative products, hosted stakeholder engagement initiatives, and coordinated the development of hundreds of websites. He has also trained thousands globally on how to maximise their social media engagement. Craig’s current role with Accenture focuses on supporting clients to respond, manage and create value from digital disruptions. His previous work as an advocate for Digital Government (Gov 2.0) has given him an appreciation for work relating to government and health industries. Discussed in this episode:  Craig’s background and passion for digital The role of data in modern communications Room for improvement regarding government data use The different roles of data: comparing public and private sectors Managing the issue of citizen privacy Viewing privacy and data as a ‘transaction’ Craig’s thoughts on introducing government incentives for data sharing What the government will look like in 5 years’ time The shift towards agile and multifunctional teams Craig’s take on the skills government communicators should be learning now The future of digital and the implications for businesses 

Craig has 25 years’ experience in the digital industry and is passionate about boosting organisational performance through the use of digital strategies and tools. Craig has previously managed and created start-up companies, and served in a variety of senior roles in both government and private sectors. Throughout his professional career, Craig has led national digital projects, designed innovative products, hosted stakeholder engagement initiatives, and coordinated the development of hundreds of websites. He has also trained thousands globally on how to maximise their social media engagement. Craig’s current role with Accenture focuses on supporting clients to respond, manage and create value from digital disruptions. His previous work as an advocate for Digital Government (Gov 2.0) has given him an appreciation for work relating to government and health industries. Discussed in this episode: <ul> <li>Craig’s background and passion for digital</li> <li>The role of data in modern communications</li> <li>Room for improvement regarding government data use</li> <li>The different roles of data: comparing public and private sectors</li> <li>Managing the issue of citizen privacy</li> <li>Viewing privacy and data as a ‘transaction’</li> <li>Craig’s thoughts on introducing government incentives for data sharing</li> <li>What the government will look like in 5 years’ time</li> <li>The shift towards agile and multifunctional teams</li> <li>Craig’s take on the skills government communicators should be learning now</li> <li>The future of digital and the implications for businesses</li> </ul>

EP#35: The future of government: talking data and digital, with Craig Thomler 

Craig Thomler has digital experience in public and private sector and is a serial entrepreneur, from social media to oil rigs! We discuss the incredibly disruptive effects of digital transformation we're yet to see and the inevitable impacts for governments around the world. Listen now.  Show notes Craig’s linkseGov AU blogSMPlanner—The easiest way to design a social media strategyAutopilot Business SystemsDerek Siver’s ‘First follower’ video:The originalDerek’s reinterpretation at TED

Craig Thomler has digital experience in public and private sector and is a serial entrepreneur, from social media to oil rigs! We discuss the incredibly disruptive effects of digital transformation we're yet to see and the inevitable impacts for governments around the world. <a href="https://alphageekpodcast.com/alpha-geek-podcast-episode-16-craig-thomler-90-of-digital-disruption-is-still-to-come-impacts-for-government/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen now.</a> Show notes <ul><li>Craig’s links</li><li><a href="http://egovau.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eGov AU blog</a></li><li><a href="http://www.socialmediaplanner.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SMPlanner</a>—The easiest way to design a social media strategy</li><li><a href="http://www.autopilotbusinesssystem.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Autopilot Business Systems</a></li><li>Derek Siver’s ‘First follower’ video:</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The original</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/derek_sivers_how_to_start_a_movement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek’s reinterpretation at TED</a></li></ul>

Ep 16: Craig Thomler—90% of digital disruption is still to come, impacts for government